animal writes
animal writes
It’s bizarre how humans assign animals into different categories based upon their own conscious and subconscious beliefs. Some animals are assigned as ‘pets’, others ‘food’ or ‘entertainment’. And then you have those animals that are labelled ‘pests’ because they get…
A New Player in the Game We have all been a player in the game of Vegan Bingo: health version 2.0. We can all tick off the dreaded: “So where do you get your protein?” question. I have been vegan…
Challenging moral contradictions and refusing the status quo Human beings are naturally a very complex species. As individuals we are each unique ; our identities are shaped by intricate weavings of the different social, cultural, political and economic landscapes in…
Refuse to support systems that profit off the commodification of animals When you purchase animal flesh from the supermarket shelf, you are supporting a global industry that profits off the exploitation of sentient creatures – all for a 10 minute…
Approximately 5 million pigs are slaughtered each year in Australia for pork, bacon, and ham products. Pork is the 2nd most consumed meat in Australia and it seems that the demand for these products just keeps increasing. But why are…
It’s another winter’s day and I’m on the beach. Regular beach walks are my thing at the moment. I think to myself how often we walk on the beach and take it for granted, not really stopping to reflect on…
It is on a sunny Saturday in March when I visit the ‘rebranded’ Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. The entrance itself is rather unremarkable, except for the sign; the name has been changed repeatedly, as if trying to re-paint the past.…
Key Principles of Animal Rights as I See It I believe kindness and compassion towards non-human animals is the bare minimum. I will attempt to break down the key principles surrounding animal rights: Animal Rights vs Animal Welfare Anyone that…
What does it mean to be vegan? Whether you view veganism as a philosophy or simply a diet, your actions are contributing towards a better world. Many of us would be familiar with the Sanskrit term ahimsa, meaning non-harm or…