Animal rights and animal welfare.
A conscientious worker strikes neither a child nor an animal, no defenseless being; he would not be a coward. A worker who strikes his horse has lost working-class solidarity; he mistreats a worker like himself; he abuses the beast he has the duty to care and protect, and thus shows his own boss an example of abusive exploitation of the weak by the strong, from which he will suffer in…
Examples of multi-faceted UK & US collaboration. From a time when animal abuse was just starting to receive mass-media coverage. Cruelty to Animals – “Which Are the Brutes?” by Alfred Rudolph Waud An illustration exposing cruelty to animals, published in – Harper’s Weekly, A Journal of Civilization, February 23, 1867. An item in our Ernest Bell Library – Striking artwork – produced almost 150 years ago. It would have been seen by…
These two animal buds really know how to have fun in the sun together! We want to go to this pool party!…
Because everyone needs a good laugh break on a Monday!…
A grim ‘pro-fur’ item in our Ernest Bell Library. A circa 1870/1880 advertising card. Corde Viridis – thank you so much for the translation – Paul Körner Fur trader Specialty: various skin carpets with or without naturalised heads. Humans are selling the skins of animals, and we are pretty certain that the animals didn’t all die of old age. Lion, Tiger, Panther, Jaguar……. Current Prices – for skins with naturalised heads Lions skins…
Meet Gandalf The Cat. He was adopted from a downtown Seoul, South Korea animal hospital and at 8 weeks of age got started on a leash. He’s been going on adventures ever since! Gandalf doing his kitten dance😹 #catsofinstagram #catstagram #caturday #meow #bestmeow #bestoftheday #instagood #nofilter #instacat #excellent_cats #cat_features #adventurecats #campingwithcats #petstagram #petsofinstagram #pets #catfollowers #catlover #cat #catlife #cats #kitty #catoftheday #weeklyfluff #gandalf #cute #cuteness #fluffy #kitten #fuzzy A photo posted by Gandalf…
Infant Industries – E. G. Lutz From – Life Magazine May 14, 1908. An item in our – Ernest Bell Library – please support us / help us to build & preserve our collection. Edwin George (E. G.) Lutz 1868-1946 Not much is known about E. G. Lutz’s life. Was he a plant eater? He certainly helped spread vegetarianism 100+ years ago. See another of his cartoons from 1911 at…
A wonderfully designed postcard from the National Canine Defence League (NCDL) – circa 1930. A much loved item in the Ernest Bell Library. So Shines A Good Dog In A Naughty World ……quoting Shakespeare – ……’maybe’ quoting the Bible. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… William Shakespeare – The Merchant of Venice, Act 5, Scene I – circa 1598 Portia: That light we see is burning in my hall. How far that little candle throws…
This pooch is basically showing everyone up with his soccer skills at the beach..and we are impressed!…
Watch animals freed from factory farms walk on grass for the very first time in this heartwarming video:…
If you have been a vegan even just for a few weeks, you have probably already heard the arguments that non-vegans present to justify the continued consuming of animal products. Whilst some people are clearly just concerned about their health and unaware of vegan health facts (let’s face it, we all worry about our health and not knowing all the facts only increases our fear of trying something different) most of the excuses for still…
Bandit the bull was tethered in a narrow stable for most of his life. When the wonderful folks at Gut Aiderbichl Sanctuary (home to 500 rescued cows, bulls, and calves) came to rescue him, this is how he responded. It’s heartwarming and heartbreaking to watch, and it’s just further proof that ALL living beings want (and deserve) freedom.…
It’s New Year’s Eve and you’re probably making plans to ring in 2016 with a bang – but what about your pets? All of the commotion and noise from fireworks can be very stressful for animals. Here are some tips for keeping them comfortable and safe through the night:…