Why I no longer publicly endorse organizations and shelters*

In other news: Bruce has been turned to ash.

In other news: Another NFL dog abuser is going to prison.

The consequences of human-caused habitat destruction

In other news: Protecting animals from tainted products.

The Trojan Horse of State Animal Welfare Oversight

In other news: Public meeting following Bruce’s killing cancelled.

First, he silenced Bruce. Is he now trying to silence the community? It sure feels like it.

Bruce is dead.

The Real Crisis in L.A. Animal Shelters Isn’t Overcrowding — It’s Mismanagement

The Miranda’s Rescue scandal is not an isolated incident. Scandals at other organizations show the problem is systemic and that animal welfare is plagued by betrayal

In other news: No animal left behind.

As previously reported, Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) is being sued to prevent it from killing Bruce, a dog ordered destroyed after being declared “vicious.” The lawsuit was filed by the Santa...

This is an updated version of an article that was first published in 2022 and then republished with updated studies in 2024. The current article has several new studies, expanded discussion, and addit...

A new study on wildlife injuries and deaths finds that humans are framing cats for the harm they cause themselves

In other news: Celebrating America.

What do we owe dogs who have a lifesaving alternative?

In other news: For the love of dog.

Today would have been the 27th birthday of Mr.

The latest shooting is just one of many, while public officials do little to combat it.

Two years after her abuse and killing at the hands of those tasked with protecting her, the criminal cases against the former animal control employees remain unresolved.

In other news: Make a real impact for animals.

In other news: Killing dogs cruelly.

In other news: The death of Happy.

There’s sterilization, comprehensive adoption programs, and the other services of the No Kill Equation.

In other news: Local pound continues to kill with impunity.

In other news: Mission: Accomplished.

Shelter (ˈshel-tər): an establishment providing food, protection from danger, and temporary housing for stray or unwanted animals.

There are those who never let the facts get in the way of a good story.

In other news: Opening the door to kittens in need.

In other news: PETA, an organization that harms dogs, loses a lawsuit against another organization that harms dogs.

In other news: No Kill Sheltering Spring 2026.

As occurs every year, a bill to outlaw bestiality was introduced in West Virginia. West Virginia is the only state that does not explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of animals.

Governor signs bill to empower rescuers to save animals local “shelters” are intent on killing.

In other news: Utah legislature passes Animal Rescue Act.

In other news: No Kill Companion (2026 Edition).

In other news: Another week, another pet food recall.

In other news: Microchip data lost as registry company goes out of business.

In other news: A cure for FIP.

In 2025, 1,718 animals — roughly five animals a day, every day — were killed by PETA, with hundreds more sent to local pounds.

In other news: A beacon of light for animals and animal lovers; Will relying on AI cause cats to suffer more than they already do at the New York City pound?

We live in an age of institutional rot.

On X, Jordan Lasker, who goes by the internet name “Cremieux,” is attacking dogs alleged to be “Pit Bulls,” even endorsing calls for all of them to be killed.

In the news: State bans declawing and online broker sale of commercially-bred kittens, puppies, and bunnies.

In other news: Cats speak to every person differently.

In other news: Riverside taxpayers to fund bureaucracy dedicated to killing animals.

In other news: A solemn anniversary and the killing that continues because of it.

When the coyote first appeared from the open space behind my house, she looked like a ghost.