Overhumanisation

It has never been this easy to boost the cuteness factor by overloading the world with pictures and videos of furry animals. Dogs have become entertainers. There are tons of material on your smartphone to scroll through while you are sipping your morning coffee. Does this new role of dogs in human society do either our beloved pets or us as owners any favours? Can we say they also become happy by making us happy?

The Genetic Paradox

Recent animal welfare movements claim equal rights and treatments for animals, just like humans have. But can we really treat animals exactly the same as human beings?

Why It’s Time to Put ‘Closed’ on the Pet Shop Debate

Pet shops that sell pups have been a target of many animal welfare organisation campaigns and lobbies for a while. For good reason. But why is it really harmful? How does it contribute to a vast number of animal welfare problems? And why should they really be shut down?