http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu Laura's commentary on life regarding compassion for animals Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:19:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm hoping this morning's CBS Sunday Morning episode featuring parrots as pets shows the unpleasant reality of having parrots as household pets. Unlike the dogs and cats we keep in our homes today, parrots are NOT domesticated animals. They are highly social and intelligent creatures and may very well live ... http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu/2009/06/21/having-a-pet-parrot-is-for-the-birds/ Demetri Martin -- on Animals and our arrogance. The human race imposes its ranking on top of the animal kingdom with some bizarre displays of dominance. I think this guy's hysterical. He's got a 30-minute show on Comedy Central each Wednesday night. Very funny. This video clip (with the exception of the last ... http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu/2009/02/21/demetri-martin-animal-activist/ In honor of this historic day and of the millions of shelter animals in need of a home... check out the Mutts Like Me site. http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu/2009/01/20/a-mutt-like-me-adopt-one/ Yet again, a video which may make you well up in the ocular area. Absolutely amazing! http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu/2008/09/13/motherly-kindness/ I thought my friends Mr. T, Utah and Whiskers needed a few sessions on the kitty treadmill! Check out this found stray cat weighing in at 44 pounds! From ABC Local News: SICKLERVILLE, N.J. - July 29, 2008 (WABC) -- Tipping the scales at an unbelievable 44 pounds, this corpulent ... http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu/2008/07/29/fat-cat/ I figure that once a YouTube video makes it to an episode of The View everyone in the world has seen it. In case you haven't, check it out. And make sure you've got Kleenex nearby. I've watched it half a dozen times and I choke up each time. (The ... http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu/2008/07/24/born-free-a-remake/ We're on a roll folks! A vegan roll, that is -- with veggies, vegan mayo, and vegan meats of your choice! Kathy Freston will be a guest on the ellen show, Wed., May 28! Ellen writes on her web site: Then, I first met her when I bought a home from ... http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu/2008/05/25/were-on-a-roll-first-oprah-now-ellen/ You may know that I just adore Colleen Patrick-Goudreau of Compassionate Cooks. She and her staff are rallying for people to write to Oprah with the ultimate goal of getting Colleen on her show in support of veganism! Compassionate Cook's email is as follows. Won't you help?? -----Original Message----- From: Chris Marco [mailto:chris@compassionatecooks.com] Subject: ... http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu/2008/05/20/oprah-part-2-letters-needed/ BIG NEWS! Oprah said she’s considering becoming vegetarian!!! The word VEGAN was actually used on the show and explained from one woman’s perspective beautifully!!!! Today’s show was all about feeling and looking younger than your physical years. Kathy Freston, author of Quantum Wellness, explains her theory of the eight pillars of ... http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu/2008/05/20/the-v-word-on-the-o-show/ I love this way of making oatmeal. It's delicious and very filling yet doesn't feel "heavy."I'm not one to like to eat a lot first thing in the morning, but when I need to run out the door with some stored energy, this is a great meal! hot cereal of ... http://animals.l2-lulu.com/wpmu/2008/04/14/its-a-breakfast-miracle/