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COVID-19, Factory Farms, and Risking Human Lives

Posted on May 11, 2020, updated on February 28, 2021 by K. Michael

February 26, 2021. A U.S. House subcommittee is launching an investigation of COVID-19 outbreaks at meatpacking plants, causing the deaths of over 250 employees nationwide. Rep. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis issued a press release which stated: “The Select Subcommittee’s investigation follows reports that nearly 54,000 workers at […]

Pandemics, Consumption of Animals, and Ag-Gag Laws

Posted on April 17, 2020, updated on April 18, 2020 by K. Michael

Thanks to the National Review for publishing China’s Wet Markets, America’s Factory Farming by Matthew Scully – a powerful, thought-provoking piece on the consumption of animals as a source of COVID-19 and other pandemics. According to the CDC, it is estimated that 3 out of every 4 new or emerging infectious diseases in humans come […]

Have a Mom Cat and Kittens? Time to Get Them Fixed!

Posted on August 1, 2019, updated on August 2, 2019 by K. Michael

If you had a Mom cat have kittens in your yard (or shed or grill) this year, it’s time to get Mom and kittens fixed! Kittens can be fixed as early as 2 months/2 lbs. Females can go int heat as early as four months. If you take kittens away and don’t spay Mom- she […]

Oliver’s Story

Posted on December 21, 2018, updated on December 21, 2018 by Adlaadmin

As animal people we have all had our heart broken by a four-legged soulmate who left us too soon. We thought we had our guard up, but Heather Lynn’s story touched us all. She posted it the day after the 2018 General Election. I voted today. It was one of the hardest choices I ever […]

Arizona’s Wildlife Hijacked by Special Interest Groups

Posted on November 17, 2018, updated on July 3, 2022 by Adlaadmin

The management of Arizona’s wildlife has been hijacked by special interest groups that control who serves on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission (“Commission”). Since 2010 the Commission selection process has been controlled by a board whose primary concerns are protecting cattle grazing, land rights, and the interests of specific hunting groups. The Commission is […]

WHETHER YOU’RE A CAT PERSON OR A DOG PERSON, COME STRUT WITH ADLA!

Posted on August 20, 2018, updated on October 20, 2018 by Johanna Thackeray

On Saturday, October 20th, ADLA will be participating in Best Friends Animal Society national FUN-draiser! Strut Your Mutt will be held in Cesar Chavez Park at 9am. The day starts with a leisurely walk (feel free to bring your dog) alongside like-minded animal lovers. Food trucks, vendors, and lots of fun activities round out this […]

Dining with Compassion

Posted on August 8, 2017, updated on August 8, 2017 by Karen Michael

Whether you are an omnivore, vegan or vegetarian, you may want to try local restaurants that serve vegan and vegetarian food. When dining out, it’s not always easy to determine if food is vegan or vegetarian. You can find a list of vegetarian and vegan restaurants at the Happy Cow, including those in Arizona. Need to find […]

Why Animal Research Often Fails

Posted on April 11, 2017, updated on June 27, 2017 by Karen Michael

Most potential new drugs fail when they’re tested in people. A major reason for these failures is that most new drugs are first tested out in mice, rats or other animals. This NPR article explains the fallacy of using animals as disease models, and why the culture of animal research is so difficult to change.