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| Subject | Date Asked |
| school project | 12/12/2011 |
| 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" ... | |
| Animal Testing | 5/20/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Animal Testing | 4/11/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Zoo's | 3/11/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Canned Hunts | 10/17/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| school project | 10/8/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Animal testing | 9/8/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hunting | 6/13/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Owner Rights and Responsibilties | 5/22/2010 |
| 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 | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: My name is Haley, and I am doing a school project on animal rights. I am giving the pros and cons of ... A: Haley, I think the best person to read would be Wesley J. Smith's book A Rat is a Pig is a Dog is a ... | |
| project research | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm sorry interrupt to you I have question I wish to answer that is question What do you think ... A: The evidence concerning the use of animals for improvements to medicine for humans and animals is ... | |
| Cirus | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering on animal treatment in circus. as a child i told my mom that i wanted to stop going ... A: I would suggest you contact the circus directly. But remember, an animal is different than a human. ... | |
| Cirus | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering on animal treatment in circus. as a child i told my mom that i wanted to stop going ... A: The question is more difficult than that because the issue hinges on what is cruelty. Animal ... | |
| Cat turning into pest | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My co-worker is having problems with cats in his neigbourhood. He's getting to the point were he ... A: by live trap, I think you mean cage traps? Yes, it is unfortunate that free-ranging cats are ... | |
| animal testing | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am doing a research paper on animal testing for cosmetic purposes, and I was wondering if you had ... A: It's not really a great focus of my research. But I have a couple of comments. First, do we really ... | |
| Questions about animals | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: PETA (People for Ethical Treatment for Animals) –U.S. Based 1. What are your missions? 2. What do ... A: I think a quick google using my name, Stephen Vantassel, will provide you with articles that answer ... | |
| Development and displaced animals | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I know animals are displaced all the time due to deforestation and the construction of shopping ... A: You will need to do some research on land use and development. Remember, farming displaces animals ... | |
| Matter between MY life and death | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: (And just know that you are not the only expert I will ask this question to, I will go to several ... A: I suggest you contact a qualified psychiatric professional to help you with your anger and sadness. ... | |
| Relocating a small red squirrel | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: For 4 years, I've had a red sqirrel (chippy) living in my back shed (wood - he's chewed entries & ... A: Is translocation even legal in your state? You should find out first. It is illegal in Massachusetts ... | |
| abuse | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: i saw a local wild turtle in a shop which has been captive since last year winter up till now, in a ... A: No. First, I doubt that such an action would be legal in your state. Second, releasing the animal in ... | |
| animals in zoos | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My question concerns elephants in captivity. A recent SCIENCE study raised conncerns about keeping ... A: The short answer is No. Elephants should continue to be kept in zoos to further research, protect ... | |
| Critter Control | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in a beautiful suburb on a moderately wooded acre of land in the Chicago area. I have many ... A: You didn't mention whether or not you had a bird feeder. If you do you should modify it according to ... | |
| 4 BABY BUNNIES----HELP? | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: Last thursday a family friend of ours was getting rid of what she though to be a dirt mound and got ... A: Rehabilitating Wildlife While it is commendable that you wish to preserve the lives of orphaned ... | |
| geese at our farm | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: We have about three families of geese (about 40 geese total) and they are basically over running the ... A: First. avoid fertilizing your grass. Geese like new green shoots which fertilizer makes. Second, ... | |
| Zoos | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing a project on animals used for entertainment. I know that zoos are a form of entertainment ... A: I would consult with various animal rights protest industry groups such as the Humane Society of the ... | |
| exotic species | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: What are your views on the impact of global importation of exotic species of animals for the pet ... A: They should be stopped. I would also support the idea that anyone who owns such a pet/animal should ... | |
| animals are should not be harmed | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: why are innocent animals being harmed? yes i understand that you need to see if they cam be k with ... A: Emily, I understand that you are an empathetic person. This is an important quality for humans to ... | |
| relocating squirrels | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: There are a great deal of squirrels in our yard and I bought a Have A Heart trap and have been ... A: My first question is do you know for absolute certain that translocation of wildlife is legal in ... | |
| Isolate wild carnivores to save lives | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: My friend - carnivore asked me a tricky question which i couldn't answer: Why shouldn't we capture ... A: When people eat plants they don't realize that the processes to grow those plants involve harm to ... | |
| Isolate wild carnivores to save lives | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: My friend - carnivore asked me a tricky question which i couldn't answer: Why shouldn't we capture ... A: Your friend has a very important point, one that animal rights activists neglect to consider, namely ... | |
| Capturing stray/feral dog with puppies | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I put out some food for her,she will take it,but won't let me catch her What is the best way of ... A: My first comment would be do you know what risks you are exposing yourself too? Have you received ... | |
| Coyotes Executed in San Francisco | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: Did you hear about this? Here's a link to a local news report: ... A: Oh, I am sure there are plenty of animal rights protest industry groups who will be willing to take ... | |
| domestic or wild | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I came home one day to find a baby rabbit in my old hamster cage. when i asked the couple i live ... A: Well, if it is a wild rabbit, it could very well be illegal to keep it. It all depends on your ... | |
| hunting | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: why do hunters need special seasons to hunt why cant they just leave animals alone because animals ... A: Not sure what you mean by special seasons. Hunting seasons are established to protect the ... | |
| two feral dogs | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: This is my situation: I am a cat person with two spoiled cats in the process of rescuing two wild ... A: Your question is beyond my expertise as my experience centers with wildlife. I think it is admirable ... | |
| Animal rights | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: Could You Please give me some reasons of how there isn't animal cruelty in zoos? A: Well the first and most important issue is definining what constitutes cruelty to animals. Like the ... | |
| Hunting out of season? | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: I live in the state of Georgia. Well, a few 'friends' at school hunt. Well, I wouldn't call it ... A: Hunting out of season is illegal. However, you have to find out whether there is a season on ... | |
| dog shootings | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: The City Hall has been randomly shooting dogs to get rid of the unleashed and stray dogs inside the ... A: I can't shed any light on the specifics of your situation. Shooting can be a humane form of killing ... | |
| Wild baby rabbits | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: My family found a hole of wild bunnies in our backyard. My mother has decided to keep them two ... A: I would strongly suggest that the young be returned to the nest. First, she has potentially exposed ... | |
| dog ran over by propane company...liability? | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: My dog was ran over in my yard by a propane truck backing up. i yelled for the man to stop and 2 ... A: Ultimately this is a question for a lawyer. Questions you have to find out is whether there is a ... | |
| Humanly removing mice | 4/9/2006 |
| Q: I just wondered,how do you remove mice without killing them? I get the odd one in the house and I ... A: If you understand that by not killing them you mean not killing them directly, then the answer is to ... | |
| Taming a feral - too hard! | 12/29/2005 |
| Q: I've tried to tame a feral adult for a couple of months now. He isn't taming. I trapped him last ... A: Sorry, my expertise lies in the ethical and philosophical issues related to animal rights, not to ... | |
| polar bear | 4/16/2005 |
| Q: i couldn't find the right category where my question belongs to, so i chose the animal right ... A: I would seriously doubt that the Canadian or U.S. government would grant you permission to have a ... | |
| stray dogs | 1/28/2005 |
| Q: I hope you can give me some suggestions, please. I find this concern very distressing. ... A: Pet owners letting their pets roam free is a big problem. In many communities it is already illegal ... | |
| squirrels | 1/4/2005 |
| Q: I park my car in a carport. Apparently a squirrel entered the engine compartment and built a nest in ... A: I would love a photo if in fact it was a squirrel. More likely it was mice. You should first ... | |
| Animal rights | 11/25/2004 |
| Q: I am doing a project and i need to know if you think that coats made with dog fur be against the ... A: Unfortunately, I believe the importing of dog fur coats has been stopped. I am not sure it is ... | |
| Relocating Tree Frogs | 5/19/2004 |
| Q: We live in Southern Maine. We have an above ground pool in the backyard that, due to a torn liner, ... A: Unfortunately, I don't know the specific answer here. I normally deal with squirrels etc. not ... | |
| squirrels | 5/9/2004 |
| Q: My daughter is an animal lover,but has had a terrible time with squirrels eating much vegetation in ... A: Gray Squirrels and Gardens There could be a variety of reasons why this problem is happening this ... | |
| Dogs | 3/19/2004 |
| Q: The mayor lives right down the road from us. He has 2 HUGE golden retrievers. I'm 13. When we go ... A: I would suggest contacting a lawyer. You may have grounds for civil action. Video taping the events ... | |
| Relocating lions | 3/12/2004 |
| Q: Please I need your help and so do three wild mountain lions. IM in Tucson, AZ and three mountain ... A: If what you describe is true, then the state is doing the right thing. Translocation of wildlife ... | |
| mouse | 8/26/2003 |
| Q: we have a mouse in the house, and I really don't want to kill it. Do you know of any cheap ways to ... A: Well you are quite right to think about the negative effects of translocation. Visit ... | |
| Endangered animals | 4/25/2003 |
| Q: Good day, My name is Leah and I am working on a project for my Information Technology class. I was ... A: Your paper topic is a little outside my expertise. So let me give you a couple of ideas. Here are ... | |
| Stray cat trapping | 7/30/2001 |
| Q: . My parents stuck a trap in their back yard to catch skunks. They check it 2-3times a day.One ... A: I don't know the laws in California, so you should contact your state's division of Fisheries and ... | |
| Pros and Cons of being a vegiterian | 7/9/2001 |
| Q: I would really like to see what the pros and cons are on being a vegiterians. You have showed the ... A: I am a little at a loss at your statement, "you showed the pros and cons of being a meat eater" as ... | |
| shelters? | 5/30/2001 |
| Q: I am a 7th grader doing a project on being a veterinarian for a career, and I hoped you could ... A: Well this is a broad topic. But I will be brief. First, I think no kill shelters are foolish. To ... | |
| jurisdiction | 4/8/2001 |
| Q: what laws or ordinances are we subject to when we live outside the city/town limits? Can we be fined ... A: First of all you need to contact a lawyer. I am not a lawyer. However, painfully few states have ... | |
| Foot and mouth disease | 3/18/2001 |
| Q: I am wondering why the animals that have not yet been infected with the foot and mouth disease in ... A: I wondered the same thing. My only guess, and it is a guess is that the animal could be infected ... | |
Animal Rights
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Stephen Vantassel
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I can answer questions regarding humane capture and control of wildlife. I can`t answer questions about factory farming, vivisection etc.
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Owned Wildlife Removal Service until sold in 1998. Then I ran Wildlife Damage Control, a consulting company, which was sold in 2004.
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