Sloppy, Slanted ‘Journalism’: New York Daily News’ Coverage of Carriage Horses
With New York’s mayoral race just days away, the city is facing the possibility that the carriage horse industry, dating back to 1935, may soon be abolished, as both mayoral …
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Just Another Day at Catskill Animal Sanctuary
The first chapter of my new book describes the day that a gang of us trekked up a mountain to rescue and bring eight abandoned goats, several of whom were …
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Feeling Patriotic this Fourth of July? Choose Veggie Dogs at Holiday BBQs! It’s Your Civic Duty to Go Vegan, America!
We Americans celebrate lots of things on July 4: Independence – whatever it might mean for each of us. Family. Friends. Summer. And whether our celebrations are large or small, …
Something to Crow About
Roosters may be the most misunderstood and under-appreciated animal on the planet. Our history of cockfighting only adds to their reputation as aggressive animals, but cockfighters have been bred, fed, …
2014: Camp Kindness Launches its 4th Season
We are proud to announce the fourth season of Camp Kindness, our groundbreaking summer camp where kids can kiss an 800-pound pig, hug a 1,500-pound steer, and take a goat …
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Can meat replacement help put an end to factory farming?
[This is a guest blog post written by Amanda Citarella, a CAS intern.] For ethical vegans, environmentalists and health conscious folks, it’s easy to see that an end to factory …
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New Yorkers, Let’s Put An End To Cruel Confinement!
[This is a guest blog post written by Amanda Citarella.] The New York Assembly is considering A. 1656, a bill that would make the cruel confinement of veal calves and …
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When It’s This Cold, They Need You
When last week’s temperatures dipped to zero degrees, our inbox was dotted with e-mails about animals without shelter or water. Desperate neighbors reached out in an effort to help animals. …
A New Year’s Resolution for Farm Animals
It’s officially the New Year and resolutions for 2013 are on everyone’s mind. While losing weight, getting out of debt, or kicking a cigarette habit tend to rank high on …
The Truth About Horse-Drawn Carriages & How You Can Help
When you think of New York City during the holidays, images of Broadway shows, the Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree, The Empire State Building, and snowy horse-drawn carriage rides in Central …
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