Where is the link, you may think? Well, there are several. Holidays bring with them an influx of abandoned pets. They are left at the shelter as they can’t find someone to look …
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Where to draw the line?
Recently, several people have crossed my path who are challenging the way I think or the way I choose to live or be. It may start with a conversation on veganism and soon …
How I hate (most) dog breeders (while loving certain dog breeds)
I love dogs. I think I love dogs more than most things in life. And while I love all dogs, there are particular breeds that I love more than others. The gentle giant …
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The case against fur
If 101 Dalmatians taught us a few things, it is that: We should LOVE animals, not WEAR them; Fur is only worn by beautiful animals and ugly people; One has to be a …
The biggest aphrodisiac turn off
For decades, people have believed that eating certain animal parts leads to an increase in their libido and/or improvement of their sex life. This belief in aphrodisiac effects has led to (endangered) animals being …
Egypt – the story so far…
People who know me personally have probably realised that Egypt has not been easy on me. From the moment of arrival until now, exactly four months and two days later, there have been …
Things I love and hate in Egypt
It has been a little more than two months since I moved to Cairo, Egypt. I am still not sure what to think of the place, but there are some clear things I …