Category - Animals & Wildlife

 

5 minutes of caring Pay It Furward by Sam Davidson, September 16 (2 comments) Help someone adopt a pet. Where Are You Registered? by Sam Davidson, August 14 Want something for someone else. Pleased To Meet Ewe by Sam Davidson, May 29 (1 comment) Make a furry friend. Park-ward Bound by Sam Davidson, May 1 It's the perfect time to head to a state park. Bring Light by Sam Davidson, April 18 Fund something important. Unplug All Weekend by Sam Davidson, April 11 (2 comments) Get offline and go outside for once. Sock It To Me by Sam Davidson, March 3 (6 comments) What to do with those old socks? Trimmin's and Fixin's by Sam Davidson, November 16 (1 comment) Loosen your belt. Sweat the Small Stuff by Sam Davidson, September 6 As we've been telling you, the little things do matter. On a Short Leash by Sam Davidson, August 16 Make sure your furry friends have ID. You Can Lead a Bird to Food by Leigh Piper, August 13 (2 comments) But you can't make it not fly into a clean window. A Walk in the Park by Sam Davidson, July 20 Enjoy the outdoors – it's everywhere. All Natural by Sam Davidson, May 17 Help animals be…well…animals. Give Her the World by Sam Davidson, May 8 The gift goes to someone else, but your mom still gets the warm fuzzies. Farmers' Markets by Sam Davidson, April 10 Stay close to home: buy and plant local. Soy Capitan by Stephen Moseley, April 5 (2 comments) Dare to compare: Soy Milk vs. Cow's Milk Get a Newsletter by Sam Davidson, January 17 What's one more email? Stamp It by Sam Davidson, December 28 Spend a few extra cents and send some change with that letter. Toast to Awareness by Sam Davidson, December 18 Tell those you love what you care about. Turkey Choices by Sam Davidson, November 17 With Thanksgiving less than a week away, it’s time to decide what’s on the table. Police Your Pet by Betsy Neely, November 6 Good for shoes. Good for the environment. Help Katrina Pets by Sam Davidson, September 18 North Shore Animal League America shows us that it's easier than we think to help New Orleans pets. Two Clicks by Sam Davidson, September 12 (3 comments) Thanks to generous site sponsors, your hand-eye coordination provides half a bowl of dog food to a needy pet. Dog Food Anyone? by Sam Davidson, August 30 The next time you're in the supermarket, grab a can of the pet food and swing it by your local Humane Association with a smile on your face. Give a Cow by Sam Davidson, August 22 Why not get original and give a cow, some baby ducks, or a well? Save the Rainforest by Sam Davidson, August 4 (1 comment) You’ve heard about it and have maybe even eaten at its namesake, but the rainforest is such an integral part of our world.

more time on your hands A Chat with A Farmer by Michelle Andrade, October 3 Do you have any idea what the farming life is all about? From being Certified Organic to offering a CSA program, farms and farmers today are fascinating. Read this interview by Michelle Andrade as she speaks with a local farmer. Becoming Vegetarian: Animal Rights and the Ick Factor by Jessica Banti, August 15 (2 comments) In the final part of her four-part series, Jessica Banti explains the animal rights issues related to food production, and how it played a role in her decision to become a vegetarian. And, she highlights some valuable resources if you're thinking about making a dietary shift as well. Becoming Vegetarian: An Overview by Jessica Banti, July 11 (1 comment) Have you ever thought about becoming a vegetarian? There are lots of reasons to go meatless these days, and in this series, Jessica Banti shares some of her reasoning for making the switch and becoming an herbivore. Why I'm Not Eating Meat Anymore by Betsy Neely, May 16 In this article, Betsy Neely details why she's going vegetarian - again. While a very difficult switch for nearly any meat eater, Betsy showcases the environmental benefits of changing your diet. New Day's Resolution: Eat Healthy by Brittney Gilbert, January 12 Far and away the most common New Year's resolution made by those looking to turn over a new leaf is to get healthier. This might mean catching more sleep, getting more exercise or planning for relaxation - but it almost always means resolving to eat healthier. One way to make sure we eat better is to consider where exactly our food is coming from. Giving That Means Something by Aron Michalski, December 8 Last year, right around this time, my mother asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I danced around the question, as she did when I asked her the same. Then she admitted she'd already bought a goat in my name. And then I admitted I had bought a share of a water buffalo in her name. So instead of another sweater, my mother helped provide a family in Thailand with a draft animal to till their fields. And instead of another tie to hang in my closet, I helped provide milk to a malnourished family in Cambodia. Share the Love by Adopting a Pet by Sam Davidson, August 18 (5 comments) The next time, there was a newly admitted litter of six. We went in the room where the sextuplets were playing and soon found two who would be perfect. After a few minutes of playing, we knew the ones we wanted, told the fine folks we’d being going home with them, and my wife was very happy.