Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day--please be mindful of your choices today and every day and remember to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Of course, going vegan is a great way to help the environment, and EarthSave has a lot of information about the link between plant-based diets and environmentalistm.

If you must buy, visit the VeganEtsy shops offering Earth Day promotions! See the list here.

We're So Honored!

After seeing my avatar on Etsy (the picture on the left), InaBit created a fabulous collage based on the photograph. It's for sale on her etsy shop, so go buy one!

For more on Inabit's work, revisit this blog entry I did regarding her absolutely adorable "Shelter Dogs" pendant.

Harvey and I feel very honored to have set off the creative spark, and we love the collage!

World Week for Animals in Laboratories

Today begins World Week for Animals in Laboratories. Millions and millions of animals die each year in labs. This is a tragedy, and we should do our part to end this practice. You may be thinking...but the deaths of those animals help the lives of humans or other animals. This is a false rationalization. Given current advances in technology, other methods are available that are more accurate, more flexible, and, of course, cruelty-free. In addition, animal biology does not perfectly mimic human biology, so the reactions in animals may not be the reactions in humans. Furthermore, animals are used in tests that are totally outrageous and unnecessary. If you have a dog or cat, you know how they look at you with complete love and trust. Can you imagine the betrayal of this trust for lab animals who are cut open, poked, bled, and otherwise tortured? If this is not convincing to you, visit the online resources provided by WWAL. Look at some of the photographs of animals in the experiments and see if you can live with it, knowing that there are peaceful alternatives that do not involve the suffering of innocent victims.

Sick Sloane Sunday Update

Sloane came home from the animal hospital Saturday. George has set up a convalescence area in the back for her to recuperate. She seems to be doing better. She purrs like crazy when I go into the room, and George says she is eating. I'm very relieved, but will be happy when she is back to normal. She looks a little ragged. Her tummy is shaved from the ultrasound, and she still has a catheter in her leg in case George needs to give her fluids. He's been a great caretaker for her.

Ninja, hi-yah!

Why are ninjas so funny? These are some great ninja goodies on sale at Etsy. My favorite is ninja pig!