We have all heard of the tragedy happening in the Darfur region. An independent sultanate for several hundred years, it was incorporated into Sudan by Anglo-Egyptian forces in 1916. The region is divided into three federal states: Northern Sudan is mainly Arab Muslim, Western Sudan (Darfur) is mainly African Muslim and Southern Sudan is mainly Christian and Traditionalist. Two wars between […]
Take a Wild Earth Holiday Adventure to help Save the Llamas! Taos, New Mexico
In recent years, Llamas have become a major part of American popular culture, from representation in internet memes to Disney movies (anyone watched The Emperor’s New Groove recently?). Many people think of these animals as exotic South American cousins to goats or camels, but as it turns out, llamas have a longstanding history in North […]
Fine Art with a Bark – The William Secord Gallery is Devoted to Dog Paintings!
William Secord owns the only gallery in North America devoted exclusively to paintings of dogs. He’d like to show you around. The William Secord Gallery doesn’t seem like the kind of place where dogs run free. Hardwood floors gleam with polish. The gallery’s three display rooms are filled with ornately framed art, all carefully hung […]
The Gifts That Keep On Giving – Giving Gifts That Make A Difference
Have you ever thought about what color llama you would get someone for Christmas? Everyone, except maybe Scrooge agrees that the holidays are all about giving and helping others in need. A recent Animalfair.com readership study found that 84% of pet parents will give their furry pals gifts this holiday season, with 61% of those […]
Lend A Wing This Thanksgiving! Allow Turkeys A Humane And Happy Life!
Today, President Obama takes care of some business, pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a Holiday tradition. This year, people will choose between Turkeys Caramel and Popcorn. Voters can learn about each bird on the White House website — including which bird likes Beyonce — and cast their votes via Facebook or […]
Thanksgiving Travel! Track Down the Paw-fect Dog Sitter With DogVacay.com!
Those wide puppy-dog eyes glisten back at you as you leave your dog with the grumpy attendant at the counter of your local boarding kennel. That’s the moment when you get the overwhelming urge to cancel all your plans, run to your pup and force out through sobs, “I’ll never leave you again!” But […]