Before the pandemic started, in 2020, I took a trip to a country in which language I didn't speak. It was an incredible trip and I am so glad I went while I could. One thing I had really wished for was that I had given myself time to learn the language more before going. So, like many, I made

Although humans have come a long way with human rights, there is still much to be learned from our past experience with it. Animals, like humans, are currently going through the early stages of the development of their rights. They are considered to be grouped in classes by humans such as “pets”, ”livestock”, and “wild/feral”. I hope this blog post

Since the start of covid-19, animals in shelters all over the world have been affected significantly by the pandemic. This is something I don't believe should be forgotten and serves as an important opportunity for animals. Pandemic pets have been talked about in the media for some time during the pandemic and it might be a missed opportunity if it

Looking for some inexpensive and simple ways to treat dogs this summer?! This is such a simple concept that will dogs (such as mine) seem to love. Not to mention it is a refreshing treat for them to stay a little cooler during the summer heat. There are so many ways to make these treats. You can do them super

I have been making this vegan mac and cheese for years and it is by far my favourite. It is not only healthy but simple and filling. In this blog post, I highlight the basic recipe and why the ingredients are important to me and how to customize the recipe to better align with your lifestyle and diet. Typically, I

Parks are great; they encourage exercise, socializing and enjoyment of the outdoors. Keeping the parks safe for everyone to use has been an ongoing battle throughout the years. This is extremely important to me because my dog and I live in a city. This means that for a large part of the dogs in the community, these parks are a

Hey Everyone! I am going to keep this relatively short because I think this will make complete sense to my fellow vegan activists. I get asked a lot what my name is: "Lucy or Laura?". So I am going to tell you why I had the nick name Lucy when my birth name was Laura but also why I am holding

A carnist's logic of what is wrong with vegan animal rights activists! All these things are true advice spoken while advocating for the basic rights of animals & ending speciesism! Let me know what advice they tell you while driving by in their truck! So without further adieu

Today we protested the commercial seal slaughter, which began on April 9th 2018in Toronto Ontario. According to According to Canada's Shame these are the top 8 most important things that you need to know about the seal slaughter: sealers do kill babies, PETA is targeting the commercial seal slaughter, not the Inuit hunt, seal “products” from the commercial slaughter have been banned

I was hired on by two large corporations following my internship. I have spent 4 years of my life working with corporations to produce products. Giving up these career paths improved the quality of my health, the communities health, my independence, and my action towards supporting my values. This was a life-changing experience for me; quitting was a decision I

Interview environments often put the pressure on the candidate(s). In some cases, this makes sense, life can be competitive. However, I believe a more successful investment that an interview process would benefit from  would consist of levelling the playing field. By this, I mean, after the candidate is done ‘wowing’ a company during the interview questions from the employer, they

As a vegan, my stance on abortions may come as a surprise

One of my all time favorite dessert recipes. They can taste as rich and chocolaty as you like, but they are actually healthy and beneficial for your body. One major benefit that I take notice to is the relief it can give your digestive track. Nobody likes not being able to go, and it's not healthy for us. But there

Why would we continue to love someone who is toxic to us? They may do things that are harmful to us emotionally or maybe physically, however, they remain a sentient being. Once you have identified a toxic person in your life the next step is handling it. Keeping in mind that they feel emotions too. We must remember we are

You may think, how is it possible to listen to another species if they don't speak our verbal language? This is a common excuse I hear. I am very guilty of assuming this was a valid excuse during my life. The truth is, it divides humans from acknowledging and understanding others. Comparable to the dividing of humans in the past

To support murder and then flaunt a dead person around as a fashion accessory is disgusting. I will admit I had worn fur and animal products. It was a social norm that was encouraged by society. Unfortunately, the industry has created the idea that it is acceptable and a 'luxury' for consumers to wear fur. Yes, fur is beautiful and

Please note, if you are on medication for depression, I am not advising you to go off prescribed treatments. I am suggesting the re-enforcement of nutrients for your body. If you are concerned with a diet change, please consult your doctor first. A healthy diet that is recommended by the The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Food and Agriculture of the

Intentionally or not, humans are currently considered a super predator [1] to other animals and are considered an unsustainable threat to the ecosystem. It would make sense for other animals to fear us. We have adopted the theory that animals should stay fearful of humans, in hope to protect and promote conservation of their species. I decided to ask some

Justification. There are many ways to try to justify zoo enclosures. The animal gets food, has no visible predators, has somewhere to sleep and live. However, when we apply these justifications- as if it were a human in the enclosure, it would be considered unjust. Humans would rather live free with the possible risk of predators, unknown food sources, or maybe

This may be my most vulnerable and personal post yet. This is my personal experience, please read without judgment. I believe this message and stigma should be broken and I hope this post will help defeat it. Here I am, raw and honest. Here I am, raw and honest. What you may not know is I fight for my life. Before I

Common weeds are found to be beneficial from a medicinal and nutritional prospective. Yet, we are usually in a hurry to eliminate them. I'm wondering what caused these habits and if it's worth breaking them. Should we be giving weeds a more recognition? Nutrition & Medicinal Components of Common Weeds: 1. Dandelions. Of course this has to be my first pick. Everything from

Questions to Think About: Is a gradual diet change actually helpful compared to a sudden diet change? How helpful or necessary, is it? As a vegan, who wants the world to go vegan NOW, should we consider eliminating the now and just stick to “go vegan”? Is there a significant difference in each individuals ability to adapt to dietary changes? (based

1. In The Work Field Many employees blame their employers for their unhappiness. If you have a full-time commitment to something, it is likely to influence your quality of life. Therefore, also influencing the company/corporation strength that we work for. Our work/employment habits pass onto their surroundings and to the future generations. With this in mind, I would like to discuss

You're going to want to ditch your ego for this one. Your life could depend on it. Have you ever heard anyone say "It's just a dumb cat"? I bet you've heard similar statements, not just about cats, but about animals in general. I have. Honestly, it's pretty embarrassing to originate from a species that says this statement. I have noticed similar

I see you; I won't forget you.   In recognition of a lion named Zeus who was held captive at Papanack's Exotic Animal Zoo Enclosure in Ottawa Ontario.  I'm sorry. I see you. I see your suffering. I see you pacing. I see you searching desperately for freedom. I promise when I look into your eyes that I will see you. I will listen. I will understand. I see your cries

If you ever wondered why someone doesn't talk about his or her mental illness? Well here are a few reasons! It can discourage employment opportunities or promotions.   Lets be real, the truth is it does interfere with employment. I am a fairly educated person with a great resume; you would probably be shocked to learn that I have a life-threatening illness. Employers will probably

The idea of activism might seem intimidating at first. I am here to tell you it really isn't that hard. There are so many different types of activism you can do to help create changes in the world. Whatever your personality is; you can find something to do to help your cause. Consumer Purchasing - Everyday when you shop you have

We are great at pointing fingers and disciplining others. I am totally guilty of it-- everyone is. It is bred in our culture to act in such a way. While this method may have worked in the past, it makes me wonder why we don't re-evaluate humans or society by asking "why?" and exploring the cause rather than forcing consequences. Now