Monique held his face between her hands,gazing deeply into his eyes as only the French can do. “Mon Dieu,” she murmured, smitten.“He’s gorgeous.” Poncho lowered his eyelids and trembled. Monique gently bent forward in her airline seat and kissed his muzzle. We hadn’t even landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport, and my dog […]
Alicia Silverstone
Actress, Activist, and Animal Lover. Back in sunny Los Angeles in her new digs, Alicia talks about her latest work in Kenneth Branagh’s new film based on Shakespeare’s play Love’s Labour Lost. “Kenneth is one of the most inspiring and committed directors I have ever worked with. He truly knows what he is doing. Working […]
“Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Lover’s Soul”
Many an urbanite will wince at the prospect of reading the “Chicken Soup” books, having heard about their syrupy tone. And it’s true—these collections of inspirational short stories are strictly of the Hallmark variety. Each formulaic story comes down the assembly line with the same bells and whistles. But for those who prefer their […]
Plump Pups and Fat Cats
“Plump Pups and Fat Cats: A Seven-Point Weight Loss Program for Your Overweight Pet” by Steve Duno (St. Martin’s Griffin) Reading this title, some pet owners will wince. What’s next—a Twelve-Step program for dogs and cats? Not to worry. Steve Duno’s smart, crisply written book will be useful to owners fighting the battle of the […]
The Great Ape Project
Despite all the debate involving Evolution Theory, most of us believe that apes are man’s closest relatives. With this argument in mind, the members of the Great Ape Project advocate establishing a more ethical behavior toward these animals. Beyond that, the group believes that apes are as important as humans, as individuals, therefore deserve the […]
In the beginning . . . Ark Trust Genesis Awards
The Ark Trust’s Genesis Awards Now that the whole Y2K frenzy is behind us, we can take a deep breath, and drop all this apocalyptic talk for good. Instead, let’s celebrate the Fourteenth Annual Genesis Awards, which recognize outstanding individuals in the major news and entertainment media who have spotlighted animal issues in their works […]