Author: Evan Mason
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The Soul of An Octopus: A Hasty Review
Can you make friends with an animal? The first animals that come to mind when thinking about animal friends are cats and dogs. But what about octopuses? In The Soul of An Octopus, Sy Montgomery explores friendships with not just fellow human beings but also with octopuses that are strikingly different from one another. We…
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Animal Liberation Now: Book Breakdown & Review
When I began to read Animal Liberation Now by Peter Singer, I didn’t know what to expect. I certainly didn’t think this one book would turn a meat eater into a pescatarian within 286 pages. It has opened my eyes to the issues which animals are facing today in a shocking way. Singer takes the…
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ASPCA Overview: Pioneering Animal Welfare Since 1866
I wanted to read up on animal welfare organizations that exist today and what they each do. I know about some of them, but I have never looked in-depth into any of the. I wanted to start out with one of the largest and most recognizable animal welfare organizations, the ASPCA. The American Society for…
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Before My Animal Welfare Learning Journey Begins
Before I start learning about animal welfare, I wanted to write down a few thoughts on what I already know and what I expect to face. I want to make a difference in the lives of animals and in order to do that I should start learning from the ground up on the horrible things…