Julian Omidi is an advocate for the safety and welfare of animals across the world. In today’s blog, Julian explains why puppy mills are a cruel and unsafe practice. We’ve all been shopping at a local mall or pet store and come across adorable puppies for sale. However, the sad truth is that many of these puppies come from large-scale dog breeding operations known as “puppy mills.” Most people are completely unaware of what makes
Dr. Michael Omidi is an advocate for the ethical treatment and protection of animals. In this blog, Dr. Omidi discusses a study that suggests the world’s most endangered chimpanzee subspecies could lose their habitat due to climate change. As an advocate for animal welfare, I have a tendency to focus on issues that have tangible solutions: preventing abuse and mistreatment of pets; supporting organizations that seek to put an end to illegal and
Julian Omidi is an advocate for the ethical treatment and protection of animals. In the following article, he discusses common myths about pet food. Research by veterinarians has exploded several common myths about commercial pet foods. Experts warn that not all commercial foods are bad for our dogs and cats, but marketing trickery abounds in the high-stakes world of pet cuisine. Everything from “gourmet” to “life-cycle” foods are sold to pet owners under the guise
Julian Omidi is an advocate for the ethical treatment and protection of animals. In today’s blog, he discusses the Humane Society International, and their efforts to save dogs from a meat farm in South Korea. Here in America, it is easy to have a westernized view of animals, canines in particular. After all, dogs are man’s best friend. But that view is not shared by people in all parts of the world. In many countries
Dr. Michael Omidi writes about the current mass extinction crisis caused by humans. Our planet has had a violent history. Life has continually struggled on the planet for nearly 4 billion years. There have been moments of particular violence scientists have dubbed “mass extinctions.” A mass extinction is when 75 percent or more of the Earth’s species die off. There have only been five in the history of the planet. The sixth is happening