Serial - All Animals 2009-15
Volume 14 | Issue 4 (JUL / AUG 2012)
Articles
The Numbers Behind Canada’s Seal Hunt; Gestation Crate Conversions; Fooling Nature’s Engineers; Signs of the Times; Exotic Exposé
At Haitian clinics for working equines, a veterinary team encounters malnutrition and saddle sores—and owners willing to wait in line for hours to learn about proper care and treatment.
“Industrial agriculture is always living in fear of itself, of the next food scare,” says Iowa pig farmer Jude Becker. he and a growing number of farmers are joining a revolution to refocus food production on animal welfare and teach consumers the truth about what they’re eating.
An excerpt from the forthcoming book Death at SeaWorld takes a hard-hitting look at the marine mammal display industry in the wake of the February 2010 trainer death at SeaWorld Orlando.
On the Right Track
Race car drivers Leilani Münter and Cory Joyce are merging animal advocacy with life in the fast lane.
Taking the High Road
Combining a love for animals with the urge to get away from it all, humane travelers enjoy the trip of a lifetime.
Recipe Box
Hot off the grill: Father of four serves up sweet ‘n’ sour skewers
In the Limelight
The Vampire Diaries’ Ian Somerhalder; book review, wildlife stamp
Stay Awhile
Doggie day care owner gives adoptable animals a place to lay their heads: ”We don’t go anywhere without bringing [back] at least one dog who needs a home.”
Junk in the Trunk
Even just a few extra pounds on your fabulous feline can have serious health consequences. if your kitty looks more beach ball than bikini model, it’s time for that four-letter word: diet! But take heart; if 34-pound Otto can do it, anyone can.
