Daily writing promptDo you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?View all responses 'In a world where you can be anything, be kind' - My most guiding mantra. Even on very tough days at work, or just tough days existing in this world, I keep this quote in mind when … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Category: animal welfare
Are animal yoga classes ethical?
I have recently gotten back into yoga. I used to be quite consistent with attending yoga classes, but now I only follow YouTube videos (mainly because there is no where local to me to actually attend a yoga class) and so I am very much an amateur. I can just about touch my toes, let … Continue reading Are animal yoga classes ethical?
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The bird song around me lately has become quite the opera! I have also moved office locations so am being introduced to even more new songs from birds that I have not encountered before. Like this eurasian jay...who spent most of the morning singing at the top of their lungs. It did help the morning … Continue reading Floof friday
Should vegans use pest control: The ethics of gardening
I have recently moved and actually have a garden. I have never had much of a green thumb, but I thought since I have the space, I want to at least try and make it look pretty and to grow some vegetation and extra places for nature. I mostly have shrubs at the moment, but … Continue reading Should vegans use pest control: The ethics of gardening
Sunday Musings
If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? Animals as Chattels. Under UK law, animals are legally classed as property, meaning that animals are viewed very similarly to books or teapots. There are some areas where this is changing, however law is a very reactive field and therefore … Continue reading Sunday Musings
What is the problem with Brigitte Bardot?
An interesting conversation has arisen within the animal protection world since the death of global superstar Brigette Bardot. She was known throughout the world as a beautiful bombshell of the silver screen, but she was also a very active member of the animal rights movement. However her death has also started a wider discussion within … Continue reading What is the problem with Brigitte Bardot?
Floof Friday
I am slowly working on my garden space, and as it is winter I have finally put in place a proper bird feeder. And I finally caught a guest! This little robin stopped by for a little bite to eat, and for a little drink from the bird bath. I did not expect to feel … Continue reading Floof Friday
Floof Friday
I recently bought some bird feeders for the new property and within minutes, this little fella was trying his hardest to get to the feeder. Look at the determination! Have you ever seen such a showdown?! So far, they haven't quite figured out how to get to the feeder, but I may buy another that … Continue reading Floof Friday
What is the right to rescue?
No doubt many of you will have seen the news this week about Zoe Rosenburg, a student in California who is currently on trial for taking chickens from a factory farm. She carried out this act with other members of the animal rights group, Direct Action Everywhere, whose members are routinely in court for carrying … Continue reading What is the right to rescue?
Floof Friday
My new area has so many new neighbours! We seem to have multiple groups of these birds, and I learnt that these are house sparrows. They are very chatty! I love waking up in the morning to hearing them chirping away in the surrounding bushes and trees. Males tend to have a grey cap, chestnut … Continue reading Floof Friday
Taylor Talks Vegan 