Welsh Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, revealed plans last week to wind down the sport of greyhound racing, which has been criticised for years for being harmful to greyhound dogs. The ban on greyhound racing in Wales follows cross-party calls to outlaw the sport, as well as a government consultation and a petition which attracted … Continue reading Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales
Category: Activism
Can vegans take medication?
This is a question that I see asked a lot on online forums. There seems to be this (rather toxic) attitude to veganism that it is an 'all or nothing' approach, which is obviously not always suitable. It also isn't helpful. If you feel that you are able to completely avoid animal products in every … Continue reading Can vegans take medication?
PSA: Vegan KitKats to be discontinued
This is possibly the worst news I could hear (I am being dramatic here...but it's not that dramatic either) mainly because I am also hearing conflicting news about this. A recent headline I saw from the Vegan Food UK Facebook group that I am a part of An article from Plant Based News stated that … Continue reading PSA: Vegan KitKats to be discontinued
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptDo you need a break? From what?View all responses World news. As much as I like to keep up with the news, so I know what is happening around the world and current topics, I need to take regular breaks from it. I know they say 'no news is good news' but goodness … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat would you do if you won the lottery?View all responses Open an animal sanctuary. That is still very much my Big Wild Dream (where all practicalities and realities are ignored) but as with most big dreams in life, they all depend on having money. Especially as my sanctuary would also include a … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat is your mission?View all responses As it is a new year, I thought I would take the opportunity to re-establish what my plan with this blog is. At least, what the overall plan is in general terms. Can't be sharing all my secrets! I transitioned to a vegan lifestyle roughly 9 years … Continue reading Sunday Musings
World Wildlife Conservation Day
The 4th of December has been recognised as World Wildlife Conservation Day since 2012. Created by Hillary Clinton – who was the US Secretary of State at the time – the day aims to raise awareness of issues facing wildlife. This includes issues such as extinction, endangerment, global wildlife trafficking and poaching. World Wildlife Conservation … Continue reading World Wildlife Conservation Day
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat are your feelings about eating meat?View all responses ...surely this is an obvious one right? I saw this prompt and it just made me giggle since my entire blog is about how I don't eat meat. But then I couldn't remember if I ever explained why I stopped eating meat in the … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Christspiracy – Movie Review
Movie blurb: Christspiracy: The Spirituality Secret is a groundbreaking and censored documentary revealing the biggest cover-up in 2,000 years. Co-directed by award-winning filmmaker Kip Andersen (Netflix: Cowspiracy 2014, What the Health 2017, Seaspiracy 2021) and Kameron Waters. I will start this by saying that I am not a religious person. I do not believe in … Continue reading Christspiracy – Movie Review
Is it ethical to breed animals?
I thought this could be an interest discussion because I haven't ever really seen it discussed before. So I guess that is my question: Do you think it is ethical to breed animals? Now I think I mean this in the realm of breeding companion animals. So breeding dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters etc rather than … Continue reading Is it ethical to breed animals?
