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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| school project | 12/12/2011 | Stephen Vantassel |
| Q: my names sara clark i attend hunting high school and i have a asignment on animal rights and have to ... A: My expertise is wildlife. I have no idea where you live as I don't know where "hunting high school" ... | ||
| Our Animals | 11/9/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: I'm sorry to impose such a daunting question, I merely would appreciate your P.O.V in My situation, ... A: What you are experiencing is what I like to call 'an awakening'. It is the time that realization ... | ||
| Food With Integrity | 10/24/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: Volpe, I am a eighth grader at Valley New School, a project based charter school in Appleton ... A: I am so happy you wrote! I will be happy to answer your questions, and will also direct you to some ... | ||
| about the reply you sent to James in 3/26/2007 | 9/12/2011 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: please right back to me as soon as possible yours sincerely Connor Johnson A: That fact was taken from the website http://www.captiveanimals.org. Unfortunately, they have changed ... | ||
| animal rights | 8/9/2011 | Lee Meyer |
| Q: What is the biblical Christian view on animals? A: They are God's creatures. God loves animals. We are able to use animals for food, work, pets, to ... | ||
| abused bison | 8/5/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: Have you ever heard of breaking a bisons leg to keep them in captivity? I recently found that a ... A: Cheryl, I'm shocked - I'm about 20 minutes away from Ashfork. I'll make some calls, and get back ... | ||
| animal cruelty | 5/31/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: i am doing an essay at school for animal cruelty and need an expert opinion what are your thoughts ... A: Zoe, Animal farming, such as intense factory farming is one of the most inhumane and hidden ... | ||
| Amish horses | 5/26/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: In my area, there are many Amish farmers. Many of them are cruel to their horses. They drive very ... A: I know that many cruel acts hide behind religion, which infuriates me - however the Amish have ... | ||
| Animal Testing | 5/20/2011 | Stephen Vantassel |
| Q: Why is it harmful to test products on animals and is there any positive ideas to why testing on ... A: It isn't for the human. Animals suffer in some tests. But the question is are humans more valuable ... | ||
| My dogs and my own rights | 5/4/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: I have two puppies and we have them as inside dogs but let them outside to play and go potty, the ... A: I am not an expert on dogs, however from reading your post, all I can say is thank God for Animal ... | ||
| Animal Testing and Research | 5/3/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: I am a ninth grade student, and for my Biology term project I am doing a report on animal testing in ... A: I am not an expert in animal testing, although I think I might have to brush up on the data, because ... | ||
| Animal cruelty | 4/15/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: I get a lot of questioning because I'm vegetarian, for example, why do you still eat eggs, milk, ... A: Congratulations on at least being vegetarian - but the natural evolution is to the vegan diet if ... | ||
| animal | 4/11/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: How much of a expert are you? And. what rights do you think animal should get and why? A: Well - my credentials are listed on my biography here on this site. Animals should have laws that ... | ||
| Animal Testing | 4/11/2011 | Stephen Vantassel |
| Q: What are your views on animal testing? Why is it harmful to be used for the production of cosmetic ... A: http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/ Animal testing has produced information that helped ... | ||
| animal testing | 3/15/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: The host informed me that Lancome test on animals. Being an animal rights activist and member of ... A: Angela, Since I am not an animal testing expert, I can't answer without some research - research ... | ||
| Zoo's | 3/11/2011 | Stephen Vantassel |
| Q: I'm writing an article on zoo's, concentrating on conservation, research, education, and animal ... A: Your question assumes a number of elements that are ungrounded. Who said that the zoo's lack ... | ||
| my dog | 2/23/2011 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: my Doberman Charlie was abused by a black man when he was a puppy and i want to no if there is ... A: The only expertise I have on this subject is something that a friend did when he faced the same ... | ||
| Interview? | 1/25/2011 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: Hey! My name is Jenna and I'm a student at Murray Jr. High School in MN. I'm doing a history day ... A: I personally don't do interviews but I'm sure you can find someone at PETA who is willing to help. I ... | ||
| Interview | 1/9/2011 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: I'm currently a student at Carson High. I am writing a research paper on animal testing and I need ... A: I personally don't do interviews but I'm sure you can find someone at PETA who is willing to help. I ... | ||
| vegan printer ink/paint? | 11/19/2010 | Lee Meyer |
| Q: Does all the printer ink contain bone char and other animal products? Is there any totally vegan ... A: Please don't ask me questions in the future. I answered quickly with a good site that says it sells ... | ||
| Animal clothing | 11/17/2010 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: What are your views on animals used for clothing? and what are good argument points for this topic? A: Millions of animals are killed for their fur or skin each year. This suffering and killing is ... | ||
| Using animals to test cosmetics | 11/10/2010 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: However, I have one more question. What is your opinion concerning using animals for testing ... A: My opinion is that animals should not be used in experiments. They are sentient beings that should ... | ||
| Dolphins in captivity | 11/9/2010 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: 1. the health risk of having a calf in the middle of show with loud music, 2. the risk of ... A: To answer the first 2 questions. A dolphin calf or adult should not be exposed to loud music. That ... | ||
| animal abuse laws or lack off laws | 11/2/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: i'm doing a paper on animal abuse and i wanted to ask a question. 1. I want to know about any ... A: There are so many laws going into effect in an attempt to stop cruel battery cages, veal crates and ... | ||
| Missing Maltese!! | 11/2/2010 | Lee Meyer |
| Q: Please help me. On Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 my Maltese went missing. We spent that day looking for ... A: I am sorry to hear about your dog. I am not a lwayer, I'd just tell you what I'd do. I would get ... | ||
| Animal Testing | 10/23/2010 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: Why can't an animals reaction to drugs and cosmetics be similar to a humans? Thank you ~Courtney A: In order to give you an example of how we are different I have copied an article by Dr. Akhtar from ... | ||
| Animal Testing | 10/21/2010 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: I just recently got into the habit of looking at facts about animal rights and animal testing. I ... A: I agree with you that animal testing is wrong. I believe you chose a great topic. It's important ... | ||
| Canned Hunts | 10/17/2010 | Stephen Vantassel |
| Q: What states prohibit canned hunts? And how do they get transported from one country to another? I ... A: Canned hunts is a vague term that animal rights protest industry advocates like to throw around to ... | ||
| How to visit a factory farm? | 10/11/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: Ms.Volpe, Hello! I created an animal rights club last year at my high school. The first year we ... A: Ohio is where Mercy for Animals is located - and I would suggest contacting them... they might even ... | ||
| How to visit a factory farm? | 10/11/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: Ms.Volpe, Hello! I created an animal rights club last year at my high school. The first year we ... A: Congrats on taking on such an important subject at your school. We need about a million more people ... | ||
| school project | 10/8/2010 | Stephen Vantassel |
| Q: In my government class we are writing a paper about social injustices. I picked animal rights and ... A: I am so sorry to hear that you have chosen to believe in the anti-environmentalist movement known as ... | ||
| when to put down a dog | 9/22/2010 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: Have a 12 year old wolf hybrid. He is the sweetest dog we ever had and last couple years started ... A: If the dog is healthy then I certainly wouldn't put him down. Did you give the vet all of these ... | ||
| Animal rights speeches | 9/19/2010 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: I really need help with finding a speech. For a class I am taking, we need to find a public speech ... A: Good for you for choosing such a great topic! I have a couple of resources for you. I understand ... | ||
| neighbor dog to skinny | 9/16/2010 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: my neighbors have a dog i think it's a boxer he's been here around 3 months and he is so skinny it's ... A: Please call your local Animal Shelter and ask that they send out an investigator. No dog should ... | ||
| Animal testing | 9/8/2010 | Stephen Vantassel |
| Q: I have a study case on animal testing, the 'big question' is is animal testing justified... i have ... A: If you are adopting a consequentialist ethic on the issue of animal testing then the evidence is ... | ||
| rights on pavement use | 9/4/2010 | Robin Flynn |
| Q: I have been walking my pet dog up and down the road where I live for over 2 years no. I live down a ... A: After reading your e-mail, it doesn't sound like you are doing anything wrong. You have a right to ... | ||
| anthrozoology... | 6/14/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: how can studying anthrozoology, the study of the human-animal bond/interactions, help a person ... A: I can't tell you much about the declawing of cats, I don't know enough about it - but if you use the ... | ||
| Hunting | 6/13/2010 | Stephen Vantassel |
| Q: Can you tell me the pros and cons of hunting? A: I would suggest visiting state and provincial wildlife agencies. They will have plenty. Then visit ... | ||
| anthrozoology... | 6/8/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: how can studying anthrozoology, the study of the human-animal bond/interactions, help a person ... A: I believe that the more knowledge we have, the more ammunition we have against the typical American ... | ||
| Owner Rights and Responsibilties | 5/22/2010 | Stephen Vantassel |
| Q: This is going to be a different type of question. I have a 3 yr old female cat. She has been spayed ... A: Free-ranging cats is a serious and problematic issue in the U.s. Unfortunately, the cat lobby is ... | ||
Animal Rights
Answers by Expert:
Tina Volpe
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer almost all questions about animals raised for food... and the horrifying truths of the abuse and torture these animals endure. Also, about the health ramifications of eating animals or their products, i.e. heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and a host of other diseases linked to our diets. Any questions on existing on a plant based diet, solely, raw diet and the health benefits.
Experience
Author of the book “The Fast Food Craze, Wreaking Havoc on Our Bodies and Our Animals” and co-author of the new book, "The Missing Peace, The Hidden Power of our Kinship with Animals". Health researcher, 34 year vegetarian, speaker, educator/consultant, television guest appearing all over the country, radio host of the top rated show “Wake Up America” on GlobalTalk Radio, and published columnist. Now affiliated with PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) as a "Heart Health" speaker, and SPEAK, as a Humane Educator.
Organizations
Mercy for Animals, Compassion over Killing, Friends of Animals,
PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) Farm Sanctuary, Animal Acres, Catskill Animal Sanctuary.
Publications
LA Life Magazine, Personal Excellence Magazine, and several other misc. publications.
Education/Credentials
See above
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