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 […]
Superstar Julia Roberts Visits Mongolia
Superstar Julia Roberts visits Mongolia to explore the role of the wild horses in the culture and religion of the Mongolian people in this fall’s 19th season of the Nature series on PBS. Mongolia is home to the only true wild horses still known to exist. The exotic countryside serves as the backdrop for this […]
Flying Pets?
Mary, a 65-year old grandmother of four and her faithful companion Betty, a chocolate Labrador retriever, boarded the noon flight from Minneapolis to Tampa. Though both of them were in the same flight, Mary and Betty went through entirely different experiences. Mary sat in the cabin with the rest of the passengers. The temperature was […]