Lisa Landman’s Blog

Facts About Dogfighting
Dogfighting is a blood sport that pits two dogs against each other in a fight to the death. Dogfights usually occur in a pit or ring, with spectators betting on which dog will win. The dogs are trained to fight by being starved and beaten. Dogfighting is illegal in...

Simple Activities to Enrich your Dog’s Life
Several things make humans feel stimulated and enriched. This is the same for your dog. They require several activities to enhance their mental, physical and social stimulation. Your dog solely depends on you to enrich their lives for these activities to happen. Here...

Common Words in Plant-Based and Meat-Based Diets
The global vegan population is growing, and so is the number of people who identify as vegetarian. As the demand for plant-based food increases, more restaurants are adding more vegan options to their menus. But some people may still be on the fence about whether or...

How Pandemic Pets Will React To Losing There Humans To In Person Work
The dramatic change happening inside the dog-human interaction has been one of the more recurrent topics of attention during the COVID-19 outbreak. Statistics show that over the last year and a half, dogs have been adopted in unprecedented numbers. Dog homes...

The Role Of Federal Governments In Protecting Wild Animals
Various wild animals are in danger of extinction today, and entities such as the federal need to take action. A good animal threat example is the killing of wolf packs through shooting from aircraft across the country. The pervasiveness of this issue has increased...

Animal Welfare and Animal Rights
The concerns surrounding animal rights and animal welfare philosophies are native to those who utilize animals in industry, entertainment, sport, or recreation. As our society has emigrated from agricultural roots to more urban existence, the seriousness of...

3 Ways Animal Rights Activists Have Made Big Statements
Animal rights activists often contact their representatives, educate the public about animal abuse and hold protests and marches to demand government change. Activists can belong to a number of organizations that have similar interests and gather resources to deliver...

How to Intervene in Situations that Involve Animal Welfare
The one thing more upsetting than a poor child welfare situation is when the welfare of a helpless animal suffers. Calling people out for animal cruelty can be tricky, but when we see it happening, we must act and act quickly. The animal’s life could depend on it....

Helping a Pet Adjust to a Post-COVID World
Since the cloistering of people in their homes because of COVID-19, pets have enjoyed the company of their family members. But, if the adults return to the workplace and the children to school, pets will abruptly find themselves alone. As many know, dogs especially...

The Best Animal Welfare Non-profits
There are numerous ways in which animal lovers around the world may help organizations striving to make the lives of domestic and wild animals better in one form or another. Medical facilities, reserves and sanctuaries struggling to care for animals in destinations...