These links represent petitions from various advocacy websites calling for protections of wolf populations around the world. The petitions oppose policies and actions that permit hunting, trapping, poisoning and culling of wolves in numerous regions including North America, Europe, and other areas. Many ask governments and agencies to reinstate or strengthen legal protections for wolves.
Degus are social rodents native to Chile. They require a spacious, multi-level wire cage with solid floors and branches for climbing, furnished with nesting boxes, sand baths, exercise wheels, and tunnels. Degus need a balanced diet of pellets, hay, vegetables, and water, with high-fat and sugary foods avoided. As prey animals, they are easily stressed and susceptible to respiratory illness. Proper husbandry including the right temperature, lighting, and weekly cleaning is needed to keep degus healthy in captivity.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document summarizes a pamphlet written by Fr. John Dear, S.J. promoting Christianity and vegetarianism. It discusses how a culture of nonviolence, as taught by Jesus and advocated by Gandhi and MLK Jr., can help address issues of violence in the world today. Dear argues that if all life is sacred, then Christians have an obligation to extend compassion to animals and consider adopting a vegetarian diet. The pamphlet is available in bulk from PETA for distribution to promote reflection on how following Jesus' example of nonviolence can transform society.
Automating Adaptive Maintenance Changes with srcML and LINQvinayaugustine
The document discusses automated program transformation using srcML and LINQ. srcML annotates source code as XML, adding structure to make it easier to query and transform. LINQ provides familiar SQL-like queries for C# code. The demonstration shows wrapping all uses of "new" in sample code with try/catch blocks by querying the srcML representation with LINQ and transforming the code. The approach allows fast, multi-language program transformations that are easy to test.
This document is an introduction to the Animal Rights Frequently Asked Questions (AR FAQ) text. It was created through collaboration of various authors and is intended to provide information about and advocate for the animal rights movement. It discusses some of the common justifications offered against animal rights and attempts to address them. The FAQ contains 96 questions in total about animal rights issues.
Devocalization is the surgical removal of an animal's vocal cords, done solely for human convenience rather than medical necessity. It subjects animals to unnecessary pain and risk of life-threatening complications like airway scarring and blockage. While banned in some places, devocalization remains a cruel practice performed primarily by breeders and exhibitors to keep animals quiet. It provides no benefit to the animal and does not guarantee the animal a stable home. Responsible alternatives include proper care, training, and selection of an animal breed suited to one's lifestyle.
The document contains a collection of quotes from various historical and religious figures discussing issues of nonviolence, animal welfare, and vegetarianism. Many of the quotes caution against harming animals and note the spiritual and ethical arguments for showing compassion to all living beings. A few quotes also discuss the environmental impacts of industrial animal agriculture and meat consumption. The overall message conveyed is one of nonviolence, mercy, and respect for all life.
This document provides a recipe for Kevin Nealon's Chickpea Tacos. The recipe calls for sautéing onions, celery and peppers with chickpeas, salsa, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper. The mixture is then stuffed into taco shells and can be topped with items like tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, lettuce or hot sauce. The tacos provide a spicy Thanksgiving or Christmas alternative to traditional holiday dishes.
Degus are social rodents native to Chile. They require a spacious, multi-level wire cage with solid floors and branches for climbing, furnished with nesting boxes, sand baths, exercise wheels, and tunnels. Degus need a balanced diet of pellets, hay, vegetables, and water, with high-fat and sugary foods avoided. As prey animals, they are easily stressed and susceptible to respiratory illness. Proper husbandry including the right temperature, lighting, and weekly cleaning is needed to keep degus healthy in captivity.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document summarizes a pamphlet written by Fr. John Dear, S.J. promoting Christianity and vegetarianism. It discusses how a culture of nonviolence, as taught by Jesus and advocated by Gandhi and MLK Jr., can help address issues of violence in the world today. Dear argues that if all life is sacred, then Christians have an obligation to extend compassion to animals and consider adopting a vegetarian diet. The pamphlet is available in bulk from PETA for distribution to promote reflection on how following Jesus' example of nonviolence can transform society.
Automating Adaptive Maintenance Changes with srcML and LINQvinayaugustine
The document discusses automated program transformation using srcML and LINQ. srcML annotates source code as XML, adding structure to make it easier to query and transform. LINQ provides familiar SQL-like queries for C# code. The demonstration shows wrapping all uses of "new" in sample code with try/catch blocks by querying the srcML representation with LINQ and transforming the code. The approach allows fast, multi-language program transformations that are easy to test.
This document is an introduction to the Animal Rights Frequently Asked Questions (AR FAQ) text. It was created through collaboration of various authors and is intended to provide information about and advocate for the animal rights movement. It discusses some of the common justifications offered against animal rights and attempts to address them. The FAQ contains 96 questions in total about animal rights issues.
Devocalization is the surgical removal of an animal's vocal cords, done solely for human convenience rather than medical necessity. It subjects animals to unnecessary pain and risk of life-threatening complications like airway scarring and blockage. While banned in some places, devocalization remains a cruel practice performed primarily by breeders and exhibitors to keep animals quiet. It provides no benefit to the animal and does not guarantee the animal a stable home. Responsible alternatives include proper care, training, and selection of an animal breed suited to one's lifestyle.
The document contains a collection of quotes from various historical and religious figures discussing issues of nonviolence, animal welfare, and vegetarianism. Many of the quotes caution against harming animals and note the spiritual and ethical arguments for showing compassion to all living beings. A few quotes also discuss the environmental impacts of industrial animal agriculture and meat consumption. The overall message conveyed is one of nonviolence, mercy, and respect for all life.
This document provides a recipe for Kevin Nealon's Chickpea Tacos. The recipe calls for sautéing onions, celery and peppers with chickpeas, salsa, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper. The mixture is then stuffed into taco shells and can be topped with items like tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, lettuce or hot sauce. The tacos provide a spicy Thanksgiving or Christmas alternative to traditional holiday dishes.
This recipe is for Casey Kasem's vegetarian soup, which contains vegetables like green beans, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, celery, onions, tomatoes, and seasonings. All ingredients are mixed and simmered for 15 minutes to make a large pot of soup that serves 6-8 people and will keep for 2 weeks refrigerated. The soup comes from radio personality Casey Kasem, known for making Shaggy from Scooby-Doo a vegetarian character.
This recipe provides instructions for making a vegetarian chickpea curry dish. It calls for ingredients including chickpeas, onions, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric, tomatoes, ginger, vegetable oil, garam masala, lemon, soy sauce, and coriander. The onions and garlic are sautéed with cumin seeds and turmeric before adding chopped tomatoes. Then chickpeas, ginger, chili, spices and seasonings are stirred in and simmered for 8 minutes before serving topped with coriander and paprika.
This document reports on the extent and effects of domestic and international terrorism on animal enterprises from 1977 to 1993. It summarizes the methodology used, which included broad criteria to define animal rights extremism beyond just physical disruption. Interviews were conducted with targeted industries and law enforcement. The findings show animal rights extremism has expanded from traditional animal welfare efforts to a philosophy opposing all animal use and confinement. Tactics have included lawful protests as well as unlawful acts of vandalism, violence and destruction.
Carrageenan is a common food additive derived from seaweed that is used as a thickening agent. A 2001 study on animals found that carrageenan exposure caused gastrointestinal issues, though the amount needed to cause harm is unknown. Some research also links carrageenan to diabetes in mice. While the author's own intake is moderate from almond milk, the additive's safety needs more study, especially for those with digestive disorders. People should monitor their own reactions to foods containing carrageenan.
The document provides 10 tips for coping with pet loss. It discusses normal grief reactions like guilt, denial, anger, and depression. It recommends expressing feelings through crying, talking to others, and remembering good times. It also addresses decisions around euthanasia, handling remains, talking to children, supporting other pets, and timing of getting a new pet. The overall message is that intense grief is normal and working through feelings is important for resolving the loss.
Permanent injunction against anti vivisection protestorsAll Animal Rights
This document is a judgment from the High Court of Justice Queen's Bench Division regarding a claim by Harlan Laboratories UK Limited and Theodore Robert Wasky against Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty, National Anti-Vivisection Alliance, and unknown persons conducting protesting activities. The court considered issues around who can claim protection from harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and amended the representation order to properly reflect who was being represented in the claim. The court also noted precedents for suing unincorporated associations through a named representative.
A message from nrdc green gifts that save the #environmentAll Animal Rights
This document promotes NRDC Green Gifts, a collection of affordable gifts ($25 or less) that help the environment. Some gift options highlighted include protecting gray wolves for $25, helping endangered bobcats for $15, and donating a green teacher kit for $20. Recipients receive a personalized card noting the environmental cause their gift supports. Purchases can be made online from home for convenient holiday shopping and delivery.
Thai government announced steps to end the dog meat tradeAll Animal Rights
The Thai government has announced steps to end the dog meat trade in Thailand through new legislation and public education campaigns. However, representatives agree that corruption could undermine these efforts. Soi Dog Foundation, which works to help homeless dogs in Thailand, supports this initiative but believes stronger penalties and investigations of trade leaders are still needed given corruption. They are also working with other animal welfare groups in the region to end the dog meat trade across Southeast Asia due to concerns over disease transmission, particularly rabies.
Non animal technology the future is amazing, and animal-free. #vivisection ...All Animal Rights
This document discusses several non-animal technologies that can be used instead of animal testing for medical research and product safety testing, including computer modeling, cell culture, microdosing, proteomics, and various brain imaging technologies. It provides examples of each technique and how they are being used and developed as alternatives to animal testing, which is described as being less accurate and predictive than these human-relevant methods. The document advocates for increased adoption of these non-animal technologies to advance medical research and testing in a human-centered manner.
How reliable are animal experiments? Exposing failure rates from animal labsAll Animal Rights
This document summarizes studies that have evaluated the predictive value of animal experiments for human outcomes. It finds that animal experiments frequently fail to predict human reactions, with success rates ranging from 5-25% for drug toxicity, 36.8% for cancer-causing chemicals, and less than 2% for human diseases. Specific examples show 100% failure rates for several drugs tested on animals. While animal experiments are still widely used in medical research, the evidence suggests their predictive value for human health is extremely low.
Greenland has expanded commercial whaling by allowing the sale of whale meat and blubber in Denmark, which contravenes EU and Danish law. WDC investigators were able to purchase these products in Copenhagen in 2012 from stores selling Greenlandic goods. This commercial trade is also in violation of agreements that only allow aboriginal subsistence whaling for local consumption by Greenlanders. The EU should prohibit these imports and Denmark should enforce the restrictions to prevent commercialization of whale hunting and products in Europe.
The Indian government has banned the use of live animals in experiments and dissections conducted for educational and research purposes, with the exception of molecular research for new medications. Effective computer simulations and models are available as replacements that provide superior learning tools compared to using live animals. The guidelines aim to avoid unnecessary suffering or pain to animals and were issued based on the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Violations can result in imprisonment of up to five years and monetary penalties.
This document summarizes 50 cases where animal experimentation led to harmful or fatal consequences for humans due to physiological differences between species. Some key examples include: medications that caused cancer, organ toxicity, or death in humans but showed no issues in animal tests; surgical procedures that blinded or killed early human patients despite being "perfected" on animals; and vaccines that crippled or killed people after working well in animal studies. The document argues that resources spent on animal experiments would be better used for human-focused research methods that can provide accurate safety and efficacy results without risk to humans.
This document provides 33 facts about the limitations of animal testing for developing human medicines and treatments. Some key points:
- Animal test results agree with human results only 5-25% of the time.
- 92% of drugs passed by animal tests immediately fail in human trials.
- Common human diseases like cancer, heart disease and lung diseases from smoking cannot be reproduced in lab animals.
- Drugs like Vioxx showed safety in animal tests but were later linked to heart attacks and strokes in humans.
- Many lifesaving medical advances like blood transfusions, anaesthesia and insulin were delayed for decades or longer due to reliance on animal testing.
IFAW has been advocating for animal welfare since 1969. Some of their major accomplishments include helping establish bans on seal hunting, elephant ivory trade, and dog and cat culls. They have also rescued thousands of animals affected by natural disasters and relocated species threatened by human activities to protect habitats. IFAW's campaigns aim to curb poaching, illegal wildlife trade, and inhumane practices through legislation and public education.
The document provides statistics on animal intake, outcomes, and euthanasia at Memphis Animal Services from 2009 to 2011. In 2011, there was a total intake of 15,042 animals, with 11,030 euthanized and 3,404 having positive outcomes such as adoption, return to owner, or transfer. Intake and euthanasia numbers fluctuated over the three years, generally peaking in the summer months, while positive outcomes remained relatively consistent each year around 2,700-3,400 animals.
Statistics of Scientific Procedures | on Living Animals | Great Britain 2011All Animal Rights
1. Over 3.79 million scientific procedures were started in Great Britain in 2011, a 2% increase from 2010. Breeding of genetically modified and harmful mutant animals, mainly mice, remained stable and accounted for 1.62 million procedures.
2. Excluding breeding, the total number of procedures increased 3% to 2.18 million. Procedures increased for cats, pigs, birds, and fish but decreased for rats, guinea pigs, dogs, and non-human primates.
3. Toxicology procedures increased 2% to 399,000 due to more fish used in regulatory testing. Most toxicology is done commercially where procedures also rose 1%.
This recipe is for Casey Kasem's vegetarian soup, which contains vegetables like green beans, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, celery, onions, tomatoes, and seasonings. All ingredients are mixed and simmered for 15 minutes to make a large pot of soup that serves 6-8 people and will keep for 2 weeks refrigerated. The soup comes from radio personality Casey Kasem, known for making Shaggy from Scooby-Doo a vegetarian character.
This recipe provides instructions for making a vegetarian chickpea curry dish. It calls for ingredients including chickpeas, onions, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric, tomatoes, ginger, vegetable oil, garam masala, lemon, soy sauce, and coriander. The onions and garlic are sautéed with cumin seeds and turmeric before adding chopped tomatoes. Then chickpeas, ginger, chili, spices and seasonings are stirred in and simmered for 8 minutes before serving topped with coriander and paprika.
This document reports on the extent and effects of domestic and international terrorism on animal enterprises from 1977 to 1993. It summarizes the methodology used, which included broad criteria to define animal rights extremism beyond just physical disruption. Interviews were conducted with targeted industries and law enforcement. The findings show animal rights extremism has expanded from traditional animal welfare efforts to a philosophy opposing all animal use and confinement. Tactics have included lawful protests as well as unlawful acts of vandalism, violence and destruction.
Carrageenan is a common food additive derived from seaweed that is used as a thickening agent. A 2001 study on animals found that carrageenan exposure caused gastrointestinal issues, though the amount needed to cause harm is unknown. Some research also links carrageenan to diabetes in mice. While the author's own intake is moderate from almond milk, the additive's safety needs more study, especially for those with digestive disorders. People should monitor their own reactions to foods containing carrageenan.
The document provides 10 tips for coping with pet loss. It discusses normal grief reactions like guilt, denial, anger, and depression. It recommends expressing feelings through crying, talking to others, and remembering good times. It also addresses decisions around euthanasia, handling remains, talking to children, supporting other pets, and timing of getting a new pet. The overall message is that intense grief is normal and working through feelings is important for resolving the loss.
Permanent injunction against anti vivisection protestorsAll Animal Rights
This document is a judgment from the High Court of Justice Queen's Bench Division regarding a claim by Harlan Laboratories UK Limited and Theodore Robert Wasky against Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty, National Anti-Vivisection Alliance, and unknown persons conducting protesting activities. The court considered issues around who can claim protection from harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and amended the representation order to properly reflect who was being represented in the claim. The court also noted precedents for suing unincorporated associations through a named representative.
A message from nrdc green gifts that save the #environmentAll Animal Rights
This document promotes NRDC Green Gifts, a collection of affordable gifts ($25 or less) that help the environment. Some gift options highlighted include protecting gray wolves for $25, helping endangered bobcats for $15, and donating a green teacher kit for $20. Recipients receive a personalized card noting the environmental cause their gift supports. Purchases can be made online from home for convenient holiday shopping and delivery.
Thai government announced steps to end the dog meat tradeAll Animal Rights
The Thai government has announced steps to end the dog meat trade in Thailand through new legislation and public education campaigns. However, representatives agree that corruption could undermine these efforts. Soi Dog Foundation, which works to help homeless dogs in Thailand, supports this initiative but believes stronger penalties and investigations of trade leaders are still needed given corruption. They are also working with other animal welfare groups in the region to end the dog meat trade across Southeast Asia due to concerns over disease transmission, particularly rabies.
Non animal technology the future is amazing, and animal-free. #vivisection ...All Animal Rights
This document discusses several non-animal technologies that can be used instead of animal testing for medical research and product safety testing, including computer modeling, cell culture, microdosing, proteomics, and various brain imaging technologies. It provides examples of each technique and how they are being used and developed as alternatives to animal testing, which is described as being less accurate and predictive than these human-relevant methods. The document advocates for increased adoption of these non-animal technologies to advance medical research and testing in a human-centered manner.
How reliable are animal experiments? Exposing failure rates from animal labsAll Animal Rights
This document summarizes studies that have evaluated the predictive value of animal experiments for human outcomes. It finds that animal experiments frequently fail to predict human reactions, with success rates ranging from 5-25% for drug toxicity, 36.8% for cancer-causing chemicals, and less than 2% for human diseases. Specific examples show 100% failure rates for several drugs tested on animals. While animal experiments are still widely used in medical research, the evidence suggests their predictive value for human health is extremely low.
Greenland has expanded commercial whaling by allowing the sale of whale meat and blubber in Denmark, which contravenes EU and Danish law. WDC investigators were able to purchase these products in Copenhagen in 2012 from stores selling Greenlandic goods. This commercial trade is also in violation of agreements that only allow aboriginal subsistence whaling for local consumption by Greenlanders. The EU should prohibit these imports and Denmark should enforce the restrictions to prevent commercialization of whale hunting and products in Europe.
The Indian government has banned the use of live animals in experiments and dissections conducted for educational and research purposes, with the exception of molecular research for new medications. Effective computer simulations and models are available as replacements that provide superior learning tools compared to using live animals. The guidelines aim to avoid unnecessary suffering or pain to animals and were issued based on the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Violations can result in imprisonment of up to five years and monetary penalties.
This document summarizes 50 cases where animal experimentation led to harmful or fatal consequences for humans due to physiological differences between species. Some key examples include: medications that caused cancer, organ toxicity, or death in humans but showed no issues in animal tests; surgical procedures that blinded or killed early human patients despite being "perfected" on animals; and vaccines that crippled or killed people after working well in animal studies. The document argues that resources spent on animal experiments would be better used for human-focused research methods that can provide accurate safety and efficacy results without risk to humans.
This document provides 33 facts about the limitations of animal testing for developing human medicines and treatments. Some key points:
- Animal test results agree with human results only 5-25% of the time.
- 92% of drugs passed by animal tests immediately fail in human trials.
- Common human diseases like cancer, heart disease and lung diseases from smoking cannot be reproduced in lab animals.
- Drugs like Vioxx showed safety in animal tests but were later linked to heart attacks and strokes in humans.
- Many lifesaving medical advances like blood transfusions, anaesthesia and insulin were delayed for decades or longer due to reliance on animal testing.
IFAW has been advocating for animal welfare since 1969. Some of their major accomplishments include helping establish bans on seal hunting, elephant ivory trade, and dog and cat culls. They have also rescued thousands of animals affected by natural disasters and relocated species threatened by human activities to protect habitats. IFAW's campaigns aim to curb poaching, illegal wildlife trade, and inhumane practices through legislation and public education.
The document provides statistics on animal intake, outcomes, and euthanasia at Memphis Animal Services from 2009 to 2011. In 2011, there was a total intake of 15,042 animals, with 11,030 euthanized and 3,404 having positive outcomes such as adoption, return to owner, or transfer. Intake and euthanasia numbers fluctuated over the three years, generally peaking in the summer months, while positive outcomes remained relatively consistent each year around 2,700-3,400 animals.
Statistics of Scientific Procedures | on Living Animals | Great Britain 2011All Animal Rights
1. Over 3.79 million scientific procedures were started in Great Britain in 2011, a 2% increase from 2010. Breeding of genetically modified and harmful mutant animals, mainly mice, remained stable and accounted for 1.62 million procedures.
2. Excluding breeding, the total number of procedures increased 3% to 2.18 million. Procedures increased for cats, pigs, birds, and fish but decreased for rats, guinea pigs, dogs, and non-human primates.
3. Toxicology procedures increased 2% to 399,000 due to more fish used in regulatory testing. Most toxicology is done commercially where procedures also rose 1%.