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About Tina Volpe
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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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Questions Answered By Expert  Tina Volpe 
In Category  Animal Rights

SubjectDate Asked

animal rights and hunting11/17/2009
  Q: would you say it is right to hunt animals if it is just for a game?
  A: If you look at animals as sentient beings (like us), helpless and unable to tell us their wants and ...
research paper11/9/2009
  Q: I am wring a paper on the pros and cons of dog fighting. I was wondering if you would possibly send ...
  A: In my opinion there are no pro's about dog fighting, and since this isn't my expertise, here is a ...
research paper11/4/2009
  Q: Is it true that they get rid of animals that they do not need or want because they are not useable ...
  A: Have you seen Meet your Meat? This is actual footage of what these animals endure. It's horrible. ...
A few questions10/29/2009
  Q: I'd be very thankful if you could answer a few questions, it is for a school research paper. 1) ...
  A: Happily - I can answer these questions! 1. Risks are heart disease, cancer, diabetes, ...
the truth10/27/2009
  Q: i have to do a research paper on Animal farming contributing to Animal Cruelty. is it true that they ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering - I didn't get the email telling me there was a question ...
Research Questions10/15/2009
  Q: Hey Tina, I'm doing a research project on animal abuse and I have a few questions to ask you. I ...
  A: How will you use these answers and what benefit would it be for me to answer them for you? Are you ...
Factory Farming9/29/2009
  Q: I am doing a research project on factory farming and am interested in learning more about it. What ...
  A: The questions you ask are somewhat general - States differ in their procedures and prosecution ...
puppy laws9/20/2009
  Q: i recently sold a puppy to a woman who states the puppy is very aggressive and she wants a refund ...
  A: Brenda, I'm very sorry I cannot help - laws from State to State differ and I am an expert in food ...
dog owner rights7/30/2009
  Q: is it illegal in california to have your dog tied up in your backyard?
  A: It is my opinion that it is cruel and unfair to a dog for even a moment. But here is the law: ...
Matter between MY life and death7/9/2009
  Q: (And just know that you are not the only expert I will ask this question to, I will go to several ...
  A: Natasha, I'm not even sure if this question is legitimate or not, but I will answer it. I am 53 ...
animal welfare laws & cognitive abilities7/6/2009
  Q: i'm a vegetarian and writing a research paper for a college course. i have two questions: 1. Are ...
  A: As far as substantial laws? No. There is the Humane slaughter act, which can be goggled for more ...
animal testing6/4/2009
  Q: What year did people start going against animal testing and find out the truth about it?
  A: Since this isn't my area of expertise (food and farmed animals raised for food, diet and health ...
English research paper5/26/2009
  Q: My name is Karleigh Evans and I am a grade twelve student at Vincent Massey Collegiate in Winnipeg, ...
  A: Here is a website that will answer all of your questions as I abhore animal testing, but alas, am ...
Animals in Slaughter houses5/22/2009
  Q: I need information on the humane treatment of animals in slaughter houses. I am doing a persuasive ...
  A: Absolutely! This is my area of expertise and my first book titled "The Fast Food Craze, Wreaking ...
Animal Testing: Monkeys5/22/2009
  Q: my name is Ence. I am doing a research project about animal testing on monkeys. For my interview ...
  A: Here is a website that can answer these questions accurately - I'm not an expert in animal testing - ...
feeder guinea pig video5/21/2009
  Q: Evening, I stumbled on a disgusting video of a live feeder guinea pig being fed to a python while ...
  A: Yes this is a terrible process, however, it is legal to feed other animals who are in need of being ...
Animal Cruelty questions5/20/2009
  Q: I'm Shirley, a 6th grader at Joaquin Miller Middle School, San Jose. I'm working on a project called ...
  A: Sounds like a good project - we all need to know more about how animals are treated and educate ...
animal testing and experimentation5/15/2009
  Q: and I would like to know the following questions, What are the good things about testing and ...
  A: I've answered this question by others before, but here is a link, you can decide for yourself :) ...
Animal cruelty4/27/2009
  Q: 1. Are you for animal cruelty or against it? 2. Do you have experience with animal cruelty? If you ...
  A: 1. Against it of course. Nothing should be treated inhumanely. 2. Yes, I've rescued quite a few ...
vegan4/20/2009
  Q: I have been a vegetarian since the forth grade, and i am now considering being a vegan, but i was ...
  A: Congrats on such a compassionate decision to go vegan! This is the single most important thing you ...
Animal Testing4/20/2009
  Q: my name is Katelynn I am doing a research paper on animal testing that I must interview a few people ...
  A: I am not an expert on animal testing, so the questions would only be opinion - however, let me send ...
My neigbor4/19/2009
  Q: Ok my neighbor john is 15 and shooting bbs and throwing rocks at his yellow lab Bo. I really want ...
  A: Call animal control immediately - it is definitely abuse.... bbs can hurt a dog seriously, or put an ...
Neighbors dog poops in my yard4/10/2009
  Q: My Neighbor opens his front door, throws a ball down the street so his Labrador retriever dog goes ...
  A: My first suggestion is to talk to your neighbor. If that doesn't work, then there are groups close ...
Ownership4/1/2009
  Q: I am trying to determine if my family still has ownership of our dog. We gave our dog to a family ...
  A: Gosh this is difficult, because laws depend on states and my suggestion is to contact your local ...
Animal Cruelty4/1/2009
  Q: I am doing a persuasive speech on why zoos are cruel to animals. I was wondering if you could ...
  A: as I'm not great with zoo's - although I do know some info - but this link will give you more ...
animal testing inverview3/29/2009
  Q: I am a middle school student working on a research project.For my topic i decided to do animal ...
  A: What I am going to give you below is personal experience through research I have done. I am in no ...
animal testing3/27/2009
  Q: why do we do animal testing?
  A: That is a complex question and would take an entire book to answer :), but to give it to you simply, ...
animal testing3/20/2009
  Q: why do people test animals?
  A: Gemma - That is a complex question, but to give it to you simply, for human safety. The ...
question for a research paper3/15/2009
  Q: is animal rights an doxa, orthadoxy, or heterodoxy
  A: Since the question lacks context, it's rather difficult to answer in absolute terms. However, the ...
Congressional Hearing Paper on Animal Rights3/12/2009
  Q: At my school we're writing congressional hearing papers on topics of our choice. I did mine on ...
  A: This is great Megan - I'm so glad you did yours on amimal rights! Everyone should know more about ...
Congressional Hearing Paper on Animal Rights3/11/2009
  Q: At my school we're writing congressional hearing papers on topics of our choice. I did mine on ...
  A: Megan, If you could be a little more specific, that would be helpful. The range between clothing ...
the affects of animal abuse3/6/2009
  Q: okay... I'm doing a research paper and would like to know some of the affects of animal abuse or how ...
  A: Common animals, I think you mean domesticated animals.... dogs, cats, etc., are abused on a wide ...
the affects of animal abuse3/5/2009
  Q: okay... I'm doing a research paper and would like to know some of the affects of animal abuse or how ...
  A: Could you be more specific? What type of animals? Almost every animal on the planet is abused, ...
going vegan2/7/2009
  Q: I want to vegan and was wondering if you could tell me some health benefits.
  A: Great choice, I hope it is for ethical reasons as well as health reasons? If so you will stay ...
Dog Needs Shots1/11/2009
  Q: My boyfriend left and we broke up. Some of his belongings are here, along with his puppy. He found ...
  A: Boy, this is a tough questions, but my initial question to you would be - do you want to keep the ...
Wake Up America1/10/2009
  Q: .. Am Vegan already (veggie for 5 years prior) - anyway... Was wondering when you will be ...
  A: I never feel like I am doing enough, so hearing this gives me hope! I've started an entire new show ...
Diabetic Dog was giving drip1/5/2009
  Q: I took my older dog to the vet., because he had thrown up the day before and wasn't holding down ...
  A: I'm so sorry about your dog and that I didn't see this question until now. Somehow it didn't get ...
ownership of an animal11/27/2008
  Q: My 17 year old son moved out of my house 5 days ago and came back 2 days later with the police. The ...
  A: Julie, The only advice I can give regarding this matter is to seek legal counsel. I do not see any ...
ownership of an animal11/27/2008
  Q: My 17 year old son moved out of my house 5 days ago and came back 2 days later with the police. The ...
  A: First, let me say this is not my expertise, this seems more like a human issue, however, in my ...
circus animal deaths11/24/2008
  Q: I've heard about circus animal abuse in like the past decade, but I'm not sure if it still goes on ...
  A: This question is nearly impossible to answer, the abuse and cruelty still goes on, however, no one ...
Experts11/24/2008
  Q: I am in Grade 8 and I am doing a project about a problem in the world. I have chosen to do animal ...
  A: Yes! There are a couple of very active, informative groups in the Toronto area. Here are links to ...
abusing poor circus animal11/23/2008
  Q: I've heard about the abuse of circus animals from PETA and other animal rights supporters and they ...
  A: that was very nice of you :) As far as laws, yes, there are laws however law enforcement ...
abusing poor circus animal11/21/2008
  Q: I've heard about the abuse of circus animals from PETA and other animal rights supporters and they ...
  A: Rachel, You need to realize the mentality of people who 'use' animals for profit. They will say ...
abusing poor circus animal11/21/2008
  Q: I've heard about the abuse of circus animals from PETA and other animal rights supporters and they ...
  A: Sorry to say, but would you admit you were abusing animals? It's really a very simple answer. All ...
Wanting info about the fur industry11/19/2008
  Q: I just watched a video posted on the PETA site, I thought it was suppose to be Lindsay Lohan getting ...
  A: Let me first start by saying that there is a reason there are groups like PETA, Farm Sanctuary, ...
spca10/28/2008
  Q: my dogs got out of my fince some how i called the spca and animal control to please be on the look ...
  A: SPCA is usually an excellent group, they rescue many dogs from puppy mills, etc., and I'm sure they ...
dogs and cats getting along.9/18/2008
  Q: I have a 3 year old Blue Healer dog. We have had a hard time training her, but we have now added a ...
  A: This is really not my expertise, however, I've had issues with my labs chasing chickens and ducks, ...
Is this a hypocritical stance?9/16/2008
  Q: My question is do you think it is hypocritical of someone to critisize Republican VP candidate Sarah ...
  A: Yes - it is hypocritical. Hunting or killing anything is wrong, but the animal hunted suffers 90 ...
Unjustified Pitbull Shooting9/5/2008
  Q: Let me start with a short version of the story... My husband was out in our yard with 2 of our dogs. ...
  A: I'm so sorry this happened. This depends entirely on the State in which you live, but my first move ...

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