Last October I posted about Ohio Issue 2 and why I thought it was a monumental mistake to vote yes on it. Basically it gave agri-business representatives and their appointees the ability to create an agricultural board with unchecked power over livestock rules and regulations. It passed in Ohio, which is no surprise because this is an agribusiness state. But imagine my surprise this week when the conservative vote to appoint this Animal Care board and block animal rights legislation has now … [Read more...]
The Shelter Pet Project
It amazes me that with so many animals living in shelters that we STILL have a need for pet stores and puppy breeders. It bothers me on so many levels. Even people who don't profess to be "green" will often talk a good game about recycling and reusing because it is smart and efficient. But that's resources. We can't waste resources. But can we waste lives either? Why on earth would we choose to buy "new" when there are living, breathing, animals in shelters waiting for adoption. They go on … [Read more...]
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