Writing WrongsShe brought tiny foster cats into her office at a retirement home. Residents found out — and kitten therapy began.verified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Cathy FreeEstelle Nicol fell and injured herself six months ago, and when she moved into a care center in Orange County, Calif., her daughter noticed her beginning to withdraw. “My mom was really sad and didn’t want to engage with people,” said Cathy Crair. “It was hard for her to leave her own home after so …
Writing WrongsU.S. GovernmentThe U.S.’s only research chinchilla supplier has been shut down. Here’s why that matters.verified_publisherNational Geographic - Dina Fine MaronMoulton Chinchilla Ranch, a key breeder of the rodents for hearing research, had more than 100 animal welfare violations. Philip Joris needed chinchillas. The Belgium-based hearing researcher turned to the South American rodents six years ago, excited about studying their auditory capabilities, so …
Writing WrongsThe worst horrors of factory farming could soon be phased out in Europeverified_publisherVox - Jonathan MoensThe confinement of farmed animals in excessively small cages and crates has long been a trademark of our industrialized food system. There’s been progress here and there — several countries and about a dozen US states have banned cage confinement to varying degrees, and increasingly, food …
Writing WrongsAs evictions rise, people may have to give up their pets. Animal shelters are calling for help.verified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Caroline AndersAt the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, animal welfare advocates had an urgent favor to ask: Empty the shelters. Now they’re calling for help again. As eviction moratoriums end and potentially millions of people and families lose their housing, their pets could be thrown into limbo, too. But …
Writing WrongsLobsters’ feelings loom large as British Parliament debates animal welfare billverified_publisherThe Washington Post - By William BoothIs an octopus sad, sometimes? Does the squid learn its lessons? The bee feel joy? The earthworm anxiety? The peers in the House of Lords are currently debating the matter. These questions arise because Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to make good on his electoral pledge to enshrine into law …
Writing WrongsIsrael Has Become The 1st Country To Ban The Sale Of Most Fur Clothingverified_publisherNPR - Joe HernandezThe Israeli government has banned the sale of fur in the fashion industry, becoming the first country to outlaw the controversial clothing material that opponents say leads to the slaughter of millions of animals each year. Gila Gamliel, now the former minister of environmental protection following …
