Today is World Stray Animals Day. While there are no stray animals in Norway, it is also illegal to import former stray or shelter animals into Norway. Adopt, don’t shop, unfortunately does not really apply here – especially when the animals come from outside of Norway. The law that does not make sense Since July … More The stray dog days are over
Eight years ago, I went on my first backpacking trip through seven Southern African countries in six weeks. I particularly loved Botswana and Malawi. People told me that if I love Botswana, I would surely love Namibia. But, since I was travelling by public transportation, the best places in Namibia were hard to reach without a car (preferably … More Wandergreed
Today is World Stray Animals Day! We humans are capable of domesticating animals and subsequently abandoning them on the streets, leading to an ever-growing population of stray and feral animals. We can’t undo the domestication of animals, but we can think about our actions to counter the developments we have created. Before getting a pet, … More World Stray Animals Day!
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 after them while they are on holidays. Sometimes the animals are even left tied to a tree or let loose somewhere. All … More Holidays and animal welfare
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 move towards what we, as humans, do to the world. While I am trying to live well, as much as possible, I still … More Where to draw the line?
*A satire…* *Really, humans should not be kept as pets and are not subject to ownership!* About a month ago I got my first pet snake, a corn snake, and I am completely in love. The only regret I have is that I did not get snakes sooner. My second snake, a royal python, will … More Humans as pets – care sheet
I have recently resigned from my job at the UN for a variety of reasons. The main reason being that it was not what I expected/hoped it to be and that I recognised/realised that it does not fit me. More than that, it made me deeply unhappy. So I decided to do the bold thing, the … More If money were no object, what would you do?
“Why do you care so much? They are just animals!” I cannot count how many times I have heard this phrase from people. To claim that animals are ‘just things’ shows, in my opinion, a lack of empathy and deepened perspective and appreciation in life. Our generation has to learn that the world does not … More Challenging beliefs – #4: Dogs are ‘just animals’
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 Great Dane, the gorgeous Rhodesian Ridgeback, the cute Beagle, the awesome French Bulldogs or the comical Pug, for example. However, the vast … More How I hate (most) dog breeders (while loving certain dog breeds)
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 real Cruel(la) Devil to enjoy wearing fur while knowing where it comes from and how it is made. Recently, various organisations showed … More The case against fur
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