Why we need to stop killing animals for fashion

Why we need to stop killing animals for fashion

Why is anyone still wearing fur despite the decades of protests against this practice? Unless you live in a remote community in which fur is used in the context of living responsibly off the land and as part of your culture, you don’t need it for warmth. ...
How to shop cruelty-free

How to shop cruelty-free

More and more consumers are animal lovers, and their love of animals extends to what they buy. So more consumers are making purchasing decisions based on whether products are tested on animals.  Many manufacturers have embraced cruelty free as part of their...
Why we need legal personhood for animals

Why we need legal personhood for animals

Animals are not people. But what are they exactly? Are they just things? Are they property? Can they be persons even though they aren’t people? On today’s episode, we share some background on an interesting and important legal case proceeding in the courts of New York...
Overexploited fish and seafood. What you can do.

Overexploited fish and seafood. What you can do.

In this episode of The Animal Guide we explore the systems used to put aquatic life on our plates, and how we can improve the lives of aquatic animals. Our guest is Catalina Lopez from the Aquatic Life Institute.  She is the Director of the Aquatic Animal...
DOGS! And the value of a great trainer

DOGS! And the value of a great trainer

In the newest episode of The Animal Guide podcast show, we discuss one of the world’s most popular pets – dogs.  Our guest is dog trainer Helen Prinold from the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers.  Helen has a Masters degree in Animal...

Pin It on Pinterest