Monthly Archives: February 2009

Number of Veg*ns on the Rise

Posted on February 24, 2009 by admin

The number of vegetarians is definitely on the rise.  In 2006, the Vegetarian Resource Group, via a poll conducted by Harris Interactive(R), asked Americans 18 and older which foods, if any, they never eat.  The list included meat, poultry, fish … Continue reading →

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Woman Jailed for Starving Animals

Posted on February 19, 2009 by admin

Recently, Marianne Stribling, from the United Kingdom had pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to her pet dogs and failing to feed a pet rabbit.  The 27-year-old was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison and banned from keeping animals for … Continue reading →

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PA Woman to Stand Trial for Selling Pierced Cats

Posted on February 17, 2009 by admin

A dog groomer from Wilkes-Barre, PA has been ordered to stand trial on animal cruelty charges for selling kittens with ear, neck, and tail piercings.  Members of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals brought the case to the … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Saves Koala

Posted on February 14, 2009 by admin

This cute little koala named Sam got a second chance at life after a caring firefighter gave it some water to drink.  Sam is currently recovering at the Mountain Ash Wildlife Center in Rawson, Australia.  This koala is one of … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Food Pyramid

Posted on February 3, 2009 by admin

A vegetarian’s guide to healthy eating.

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