by Fee O'Shea | Nov 27, 2023 | Animals
In the world of industrial animal agriculture, the lives of pigs raised for meat are so often cruel and unjust that it raises ethical concerns from all vegans. Others, who may still consume pork, can also be upset when they hear or see the conditions in factory farms....
by Fee O'Shea | Nov 20, 2023 | Animals, Food
We all love our pets and shower them with a loving home, good food and companionship, but what about the animals we ‘use’ for consumption? In the intricate tapestry of human-animal relationships, a stark dichotomy exists between animals kept as cherished companions...
by Fee O'Shea | Sep 18, 2023 | Animals
Springtime here in Aotearoa, N.Z., is a beautiful time of the year with all the newborn animals and blossoming trees. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? The new life blossoming around us reminds us that life ebbs and flows and seasons change regardless of...
by Fee O'Shea | Sep 11, 2023 | Animals, Food
Honey is not vegan simply because it is an animal by-product. We need to be protecting the other pollinators. I often get asked if honey is vegan, and I wrote about this not long ago in the post: How Honey is Made and Why Vegans Don’t Eat It. I’ll do a wee...
by Fee O'Shea | Aug 14, 2023 | Animals, Food
With the growth of veganism, people are beginning to question the ethics of animal agricultural practices. Original post 29/09/20 – Republished 14/08/23 This post I wrote three years ago is just as relevant today as it was then. Even with the upswing of veganism...
by Fee O'Shea | Aug 7, 2023 | Animals, Food
In a historic move for the food system and fantastic news for the animals, the USDA has given two brands full approval to sell their cell-based chicken in America! It will be first introduced in a San Francisco restaurant, meaning cell-based meat is a reality. The...