Tag Archive for: Animals

Language Beyond Words
Dr. Anna Ruelle (photo by Sarah Whiting)
Dr. Anna Ruelle’s…

Education Before Extinction
The more you know, the less scary they are.

The Pet Rescue Crisis
"We are seeing mass releases of animals."

The Call of the Wild
Wildlife patients do not understand that we are there to help them, and we cannot comfort them like pets. Being in captivity is inherently stressful and scary for our patients, so it is important to do what we can to shorten their stay with us.

Animal Abuse
Certain animals are protected from harm while the abuse of millions of others is accepted as normal and necessary.

Saving Each Other
Sometimes it is much easier to be outraged by someone else’s victimhood than your own.

How We Got the Dog
When COVID-19 hit, it seemed like the stars had finally aligned for canine camaraderie.

Pandemic Pets
We talked to Jennifer Kreitz from No Dog Left Behind, as well as our readers, about new pets during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hen Solo: My Life as a Chicken
I am one of the lucky ones. I am a Heritage Chicken who grew up on a 100-acre farm in Northfield, at the Main Street Project. My human friend Rocky, along with farmers Antonia and Maria, are among those working together to create sustainable futures for rural immigrant farmers across the Midwest.

Animals in Native Art
"Hearts of Our People" catalogue book of essays
The “Hearts…

My Sanctuary of Wildcats
Tammy Thies is the founder and executive director of The Wildcat…

We Ride to Heal
courtesy photo
On December 26, 1862, soldiers in Mankato…


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