Speaking Your Dog’s Language
In 2005, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig revealed their findings after having studied a little dog named Rico. The researchers came to the conclusion...
View ArticleKnowing Your Audience
Most of us who’ve been fortunate enough to have a close relationship with a cat, a dog, or another animal have learned that the better you get to know an animal, the more the perceived differences...
View ArticlePro-Animal Pronouns
I was watching a TV program today that featured animal control officers who are responsible for rescuing injured animals from city streets. Unquestionably, these individuals are dedicated. But at one...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Word?
Your words are the single most powerful tool you will ever possess to effect the change you want to see in this world. “Freedom,” “hope,” “compassion,” and “love” are just some of the great words of...
View ArticleFeline Body Language Tips
You can tell a lot about a person from their body language. Well, the same applies to our four-legged friends. Here are some tips from my book 250 Things You Can Do to Make Your Cat Adore You to help...
View ArticleNothing Passive About Neglect
Those who advocate for animals have become accustomed to the buzzwords typically used to describe what animals endure—we hear words like “cruelty,” “abuse,” “abandonment,” and “neglect.”...
View ArticlePC for ‘Pets’
Oops! Excuse me— companion animals . Words can be weapons. The words we choose and how we use them underline or undermine our arguments for the rights of animals. Never say “it” when referring to an...
View ArticlePC for ‘Pets’
Oops! Excuse me—companion animals. Words can be weapons. The words we choose and how we use them underline or undermine our arguments for the rights of animals. Never say “it” when referring to an...
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