Critter News

MARCH 30, 2011

Gene Bauer from Farm Sanctuary appears in this article. Pretty intense, but I hope people read it. There is a disturbing hedonism to eating. I went to a restaurant for a work lunch and everyone ate meat but me, even the animal lovers. We just don't think about where that flesh came from.and most of us don't care.

Meat 100

Meat Farm Sanctuary Morals Sanctuary 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

This short article reports that Vancouver, BC is considering a measure similar to Prop 2 in California, but there are concerns amongst advocates of the poor. Tags: proposition 2 eggs factory farm food chickens. Especially in these economic times.

Eggs 100

Eggs Battery Cages Proposition 2 Factory Farm 100

Critter News

JULY 10, 2009

Today I came across this strange article from NPR about the area. But this article seemed a little over the top to me. I didn't grow up with money, but I've visited a lot of places in my life and I just find this article to paint a pretty extreme picture of a place I know well. But I just can't see it as the new Appalachia.

Fresno 100

Fresno Factory Farm Factory Farming Companion Animal 100

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 24, 2007

Most people are shocked and appalled when they first read descriptions of factory farming and learn about the horribly inhumane conditions in which the billions of animals destined for dinner tables are raised, and they are even more appalled when they first see documentary footage of the institutional cruelties inherent in factory farming.

Vegan 40

Vegan Factory Farm Factory Farming Factory 40

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 25, 2010

15): We are glad to see an article describing the intensive confinement of egg-laying chickens, but we disagree when it says that animal advocates and consumers are “driving big changes” in the treatment of chickens. At our farm sanctuary, we see how much chickens rescued from factory farms delight in these experiences.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Farm Sanctuary Factory Farm 40

Animal Ethics

JULY 19, 2011

When I read your article, I was elated. A factory-farmed egg-producing hen’s lifespan is less than two years. The use of wire cages isn’t being addressed, but should be in the future. We are headed in the right direction, but need to fight to push the changes through. CLAUDIA SILBERLICHT New York, July 13, 2011

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Factory Farm Factory Farming 40

Animal Ethics

APRIL 23, 2008

To the Editor: In his past comments about protecting animals and nature, Pope Benedict XVI is building upon the Roman Catholic Church’s tradition of promoting faithful stewardship of all creatures (“ A Cat Lover in the Vatican Strikes a Chord With Cat Lovers Around the World ,” news article, April 20).

New York Times 40

New York Times Humane Society Of The United States Puppy Mills New York 40

Critter News

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Go here for the full article. The purpose is to make them happier as livestock. I guess you have to decide for yourselves what you think about that. The excerpt below is from the Sydney Morning Herald. Australian scientists have set themselves the challenge of understanding the minds of animals and what they are feeling.

Livestock 100

Livestock Animal Welfare Animal Welfare 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

For the full story, check out this link to the New York Times article. I'm no fan of McDonalds, but any little bit of help is progress. Here's an excerpt.

McDonalds 100

McDonalds Gestation Crates Gestation Veal 100

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 30, 2008

27): Mark Bittman answered my prayers by writing an article exposing how the meat industry contributes to global warming, world hunger and other issues plaguing our world. What is wrong is factory farms. CAFOs are unsustainable, as noted in the article, but there is an excellent alternative. Elaine Sloan New York, Jan.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Meat Industry Factory Farm 40

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

However, I agree with Mr. Foer that factory farming has to go. Rather than eating dogs, we all ought to eat exclusively small-farmed, free-range meat. Arguments like "Let Them Eat Dog" caricatures the antifactory farm position, which is a shame because it's an important argument to hear.

Los Angeles 40

Los Angeles San Francisco Factory Farm Factory Farming 40

Animal Ethics

APRIL 16, 2009

Kristof (column, April 9): Thank you for this inspiring and enlightening article. Animals raised for food suffer miserably.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Debeaking Factory Farm 40

Animal Ethics

MAY 23, 2007

To the Editor: Nina Planck’s article touches on a particularly important topic. Ross Smith New York, May 21, 2007 To the Editor: I am shocked by the ignorance of the recent outcry against vegan diets in the media, most recently Nina Planck’s article about the dangers and irresponsibility of vegan diets during pregnancy and infancy.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Vegan 2007 40