Posts Tagged ‘animal rights’

Another Look: Street Dogs in Armenia

Another Look: Street Dogs in Armenia

Last week, we ran a story about the street dog situation in Armenia (See: Saving the Street Dogs of Armenia) and how a dedicated group of activists are trying their best to save the animals from being killed in order to clear the streets. The country has no established spay and neuter program, and while [...]

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Saving the Street Dogs of Armenia

Saving the Street Dogs of Armenia

A litter of puppies huddle in a field near Zvarnots Cathedral as the chill of winter spreads across Armenia’s capital city of Yerevan.  They’re the colors of the Earth, trying to camouflage themselves in the dry weeds while cautiously gazing up from them at the same time.  Moments later, their mother emerges. With her ribs [...]

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Review: Voice of the Voiceless

Review: Voice of the Voiceless

Full Disclosure: I generally like to keep this humble space free of bias, as my years of journalism school and experience has taught me. Objectivity is a key component of any journalistic standard. However, since this is a film review, my opinions on the subject matter at hand have a rightful place in this post. [...]

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Interview: The Humane Society’s Michael Markarian

Interview: The Humane Society’s Michael Markarian

A third generation Armenian-American who grew up in Buffalo, New York, a town once known for being America’s “City with a Heart,” Executive Vice President of the Humane Society of the United States Michael Markarian now lives in Washington D.C, where he works to pass state laws and federal statues to protect animals, including laws [...]

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