The phrase “knowledge begets responsibility” became reality for Michelle Neufeld when she learned of the harsh, inhumane treatment of animal high-killing shelters in the south of our country. Michelle could not just let these killing shelters continue to murder animals in cold blood, so she set her mind to build
A bill that was introduced to New Zealand Parliament in May of 2013 was recently passed, bringing new recognition to animal law. The Animal Welfare Amendment Bill states what pet owners and scientists have known for years – that animals like humans are ‘sentient’ beings. In other words, animals have
Pigs are parts of some of the most heartwarming family stories — Charlotte’s Web, Winnie the Pooh, The Muppets, Babe — and yet, they aren’t the first animal you consider as a pet. Don’t let the unfortunate idioms or negative association with Paris Hilton discourage you: pigs make smart, sociable,
Animal Portfolio by Patrick Demarchelier If ever there was evidence of the remarkable power in the eye of the beholder, it can be seen in the work of Patrick Demarchelier. Long tan legs and winsome faces are the most common subjects for the globe-trotting photographer whose wonderful eye for the
How To be a parent to a Russian Wolfhound Be a fashion model, or the wife of an A-List actor, or an I.C.M. agent, or the heir to a sizable family fortune. Live in Manhattan, Connecticut, West Hollywood, or Palm Beach. Drive a Mercedes, a Porsche, or a
From Bangkok to Phuket, Thailand is a country filled with abandoned pets. Dogs of all sizes, shapes and descriptions roam the streets, alleys and beaches in search of food and shelter. Some form packs, others hunt solo looking for a handout or a misplaced scrap of food. Many of these