Animal Love

We can all do with a little more animal love. Especially the animals. Posts in this category include pet care, why animal testing is a broken science, animal intelligence and more. So often, humans think animals have been put on earth for us. We see them as friends, yes, but we also view them as food and objects to own.

They’re sentient beings with a life of their own. They have likes and dislikes, distinct personalities and individual characteristics. Just like we do. It’s time we saw them as equals, fellow inhabitants of the planet. It starts with not eating them. Let’s show them some animal love, because we’re animals too, remember. Let’s make the world a kinder place for the beautiful creatures we share it with.

 

3 Reasons Why Vegans Don’t Eat Honey (And What We Eat Instead)
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3 Reasons Why Vegans Don’t Eat Honey (And What We Eat Instead)

Have you ever wondered why vegans don’t eat honey?  A lot of people don’t understand why it’s such a big deal for us. For a long time, Sporty and I didn’t get it either. (And this was after adopting a fully plant-based diet.) But then we discovered how many nectar-foraging trips it takes for a bee…

14 Ways to Show Your Love for Animals this Valentine’s Day

14 Ways to Show Your Love for Animals this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. This coming weekend to be precise. How did that happen so fast? While traditionally a day for humans to celebrate their love for one another, there’s no reason animals can’t get in on the love action, as well. Firstly, they deserve it. Secondly, whether you’re flying solo or…

7 Tips for Being a Responsible Pet Owner (Starting With This One Thing)

7 Tips for Being a Responsible Pet Owner (Starting With This One Thing)

Do you consider yourself a responsible pet owner? Of course you do, but what do you think that even means? Is it feeding them, making sure they have water and providing them with a comfortable place to sleep? What about taking them for regular health check-ups and ensuring they get enough exercise? These are all…

115 Million Reasons to Stop Animal Testing (Plus, How You Can Help)

115 Million Reasons to Stop Animal Testing (Plus, How You Can Help)

It’s 2020. It’s hard to believe animal testing is still be a thing. And yet…while you’re reading this in the comfort of your home or at a cozy coffee shop somewhere, more than 115 million animals are enduring unspeakable pain and suffering in laboratories around the world. They’ve never known freedom or what it means to be…

Have You Thought About the Emotional Wellbeing of Your Pet Fish?

Have You Thought About the Emotional Wellbeing of Your Pet Fish?

February is Responsible Pet Owners Month. Let’s talk pet fish. Caring for an animal means feeding it properly and making sure it has regular health check-ups. But that’s just for starters. Things like environment, love and companionship are equally important to their wellbeing.  A couple of years ago Sporty and I popped in to visit…