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| Subject | Date Asked |
| about the reply you sent to James in 3/26/2007 | 9/12/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Interview? | 1/25/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Animal clothing | 11/17/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Testing | 10/23/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| when to put down a dog | 9/22/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| rights on pavement use | 9/4/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| L'Oreal and animal testing of ingredients prior to final product | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I understand that L'Oreal (and its associated companies) no longer test on animals, EVEN before the ... A: It is my understanding that they do not test on finished products but they will not sign an ... | |
| Polar Bears Recovery Plan | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My partner and I are doing a science project on polar bears and we are wondering what one of the ... A: I checked the US Fish and Wildlife service website to see what recovery plan they have in place but ... | |
| My hamster has been sick | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: My hamster is nearly a year old, he has always drinks and eats very well. Recently i put 1 peace of ... A: The first thing I would do is bring him to a vet. And I would not take his food away. An animal will ... | |
| a new life | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I just separated from the army after 4 years in and 27 months in Iraq. I have been obsessed with ... A: First, let me thank you for your service to this country. I imagine a tour of 23 months must be life ... | |
| Animal Rights | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Should animals, wild, zoo, etc (all types) be kept in cages to protect them from being extinct and ... A: I answered a similar question for another a while back. Please read my answer below. Let me start ... | |
| animal cruelty? | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: ok heres the short version... i kinda need an ASAP answer... my neighbor has 2 dogs and they tie ... A: This is a hard question to answer because the cruelty laws depend on where you live. If they are ... | |
| animal cruelty | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a speech on Animal Cruelty. I am an activist on this, I am also a vegetarian. I would ... A: I’m happy to help a fellow activist/veggie. What topic are you interested in, sadly animals are ... | |
| Animal Testing Research | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: Nadia Altamirano May 7, 2009 Dear Robin, From what i see, you seem to be an expert in the ... A: I’m glad to hear you love animals and I believe you chose a great topic. Its important that we ... | |
| volunteer | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm 60 and a member of Al Gore's Climate Project. I have time and would like to donate it to an ... A: First, I think it is great that you are volunteering your time to help our planet and its ... | |
| animal rights. | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: i am doing a compare and contrast essay on animal rights. I am suppose to find two experts on the ... A: I would suggest contacting PETA or the PCRM [ Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine]. You ... | |
| extinction of polar bears | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: what is the cause of polar bears going extinct? A: Polar bears are in great danger because of Global Warming. Sadly, the warming process is melting the ... | |
| Zoo's | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a persuasive speech on why zoos are cruel to animals. If you have any information on this ... A: I answered this for another a while back. Please read my answer below. Let me start off by saying ... | |
| circus animal abuse | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: im writing a persuasive essay for english about circus animal abuse (im against it) and i need a ... A: I’m so happy to hear you are writing a paper for the animals. I Don’t usually write papers for ... | |
| animal research | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: i dont think animal research is good even thou it has help some. but my question is how animals in ... A: I have answered many questions related to animals in research. Instead of rewriting the answers I ... | |
| animals in captivity | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Well i have to write an essay about why animals shouldn't be in captivity. I've found some info out ... A: I hope you find the following information helpful. I have included links from several sources. The ... | |
| jane iredale skin care makeup - brushes | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I was reading a brochure on Jane Iredale mineral makeup, I visited a medical spa here in LV and they ... A: I'm sorry for the late response. I did not have access to a computer this weekend. I did visit the ... | |
| Is there ever cause to not visit or support an exotic animal rescue/sanctuary? | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: The reason I started thinking about this is because I am planning a trip for my family to visit Farm ... A: What a great Parent!! I’m thrilled to hear you are teaching your daughter to respect animals and ... | |
| Animal rights/animal cruelty | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing a paper on Animal Cruelty and what is happening to animals when they are tested on. I ... A: I don't like to write answers to homework questions but I'm happy to provide you with several links ... | |
| slaughterhouse-animal abuse | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing a school project on slaughterhouses and what they do to their animals and i wanted to ask ... A: I don’t like to answer homework/research paper questions but I do want to help you find the answers ... | |
| marmoset | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: can you give me a good web adress on marmoset monkeys please A: I found a couple of sites for you, I hope these help. I love these little critters, they are so ... | |
| Animal Testing | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I am writing a persuasive research paper against animal testing for my honors English class. I was ... A: I’m glad to see you are writing a paper against animal testing. It is a horrific industry that ... | |
| Animal rights | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm Aaron a 13 yearold boy in middle school. i have to do a reashearch project about which companies ... A: I’m glad to see you are an animal lover too. I don’t usually answer homework questions but I will ... | |
| Animal Testing On Beauty Products | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I am a 9th grader and have an assignment on writing a controversial topic essay. I chose the topic ... A: You chose a great topic. I have answered a similar question in the past so I will include the link ... | |
| animal testing | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: This is for some science coursework at school. i need some questions answered please. 1.have ... A: I'm sorry for my late response to these questions, I didn't receive the email until now. Since ... | |
| help | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I am so distraught and stressed over my situation, I have been surfing the Internet for hours upon ... A: Linda, I'm not sure when you emailed this question as it is posted in the "animal rights" question ... | |
| peta kills animals | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: i found this and idk what to think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.petakillsanimals.com/ A: Its always disturbing to hear about the deaths of animals. PETA is an amazing organization that ... | |
| animal rights | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: what are the con and pros on animal testing for cosmetics? A: Great question. There are absolutely no pros to testing cosmetics on animals. However there are ... | |
| Exploiting animals because of their lack of moral potential | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: What do you think of Peter Markie's justification of exploitation of non-human animals? Markie ... A: I am unfamiliar with the cognitive nature of humans and animals and I am not familiar with Markies ... | |
| animals testing | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: i wan to know a percentage of how many animals are physically life longed engerd from animals ... A: I hope I understand your question. I'll do my best to answer it. I have included excepts from Peta ... | |
| 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: What a question, should we enslave all animals to meet our needs? The answer is no. As an animal ... | |
| dog rights | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: what are my rights as a pet owner when someone comes into my yard and throws things at my dog or ... A: I’m sorry to hear that you and your dog are possibly being harassed. Laws vary by state. You may ... | |
| animal testing | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a persuasive speech on animal testing and i need help i don't know a good web site to ... A: My favorite organization against animal testing is www.PCRM.org. This would be the best place to ... | |
| Materials | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a pair of shoes under the impression they were made of synthetics, because it ... A: I have done some research on the definition of “other” material and I can find the actually ... | |
| Neighbor issues | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: My back yard neighbor has a german sheppherd that is around 6 mo. old at the most. The poor dog has ... A: I’m sorry for the tardy response, I set my vacation time (questions are diverted to other AR ... | |
| ethical reason to turn veggie | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: "dear Robin Flynn I want to turn into a veggie but i want true moral reasons to do so. Many Muslims ... A: First let me thank you for caring enough about the animals to inquire about the cruelty that ... | |
| neighbor harrassing false complaints | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: What rights do pet owners have against neighbors falsely accussing dog of barking. We have been ... A: These situations can be very tricky because its one word against another. I am not an attorney but ... | |
| baby bunny | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: My name is Sherry and I live in South Jersey (just outside AC). We have a baby bunny that we saved ... A: It’s great to know there are other animal lovers out there who take the time to care for an animal ... | |
| chaining a dog | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem. I have one dog, and two cats. they get along just fine. we stay in a 500 sq. feet ... A: I’m glad to hear you have rescued animals, and it sounds like your dog receives exercise which is ... | |
| Animal Rights | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: Why do people use animals for testing? If they want to see the effects of the product, why don't ... A: I believe scientists test products on animals because of a “fear factor”. They think products must ... | |
| testing | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: what laws are in animal testing A: I have provided 2 answers to your question. Animal Aid addresses UK regulations and The Physicians ... | |
| invertebrates | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: I've recently asked you a question regarding pain in plants. But I do now take an interest in small ... A: It’s nice to hear form you again. I was able to find a couple of links that may help you answer ... | |
| Hi there | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about my rights as a owner of a dog, to tie my dog up outside my gym for a hr when ... A: There may be a city ordinance or town/state law prohibiting you from trying your dog up in a public ... | |
| PITBULLS | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I currently live in Charles County in Maryland and Pitbulls are not illegal in this county and I own ... A: Sharing a home with a pit-bull today can be very scary considering that the legal system is actually ... | |
| veganism | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I've currently adopted a vegan diet for the sake of animals but many people around me tell me that ... A: Congratulations!! I’m glad to know you have chosen a vegan lifestyle. I also made my decision ... | |
| animal testing | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: where do they get the animals from?? and what do they do with them afterward?? if they make it i ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I thought I had placed my profile on vacation mode but I received ... | |
| Hello.. | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: my name is Jessica I am 20 Yrs. old and I just wanted to know I have NO idea to find out how to be ... A: Good for you!! I truly admire anyone who wants to dedicate their lives to helping animals. ... | |
| wild baby rabbit | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: WE caught a baby rabbit and have decided to keep it i saw a comment about the heakth problems and ... A: It concerns me to see the word “caught”. I would never advise the trapping or catching of a wild ... | |
| animal testing | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: can animal testing have any positve effects at all? A: I promote alternatives to animal research, and I do not believe you can equate cruelty and abuse ... | |
| animal cruelty in zoos | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: My grade 7 final assignment is about co-existence among humans and animals. I have found there to be ... A: Another student just asked me a very similar question. I am coping my response to him below. ... | |
| animal creulty / zoo | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jack and I'm doing a school project. I would love if you could answer a couple questions. ... A: Let me start off by saying that I do not believe we have the right to use any animal for ... | |
| animal abuse/cruelty | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: 1.when pets are abused what kind of abuse do the owners do to them? 2.how much damage do owners ... A: I know of a couple of sites that might be helpful to you. If the sites don't have the answers you ... | |
| animal testing: | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know if animals are tested on for the use of prescription medicines. If the answer ... A: There are many medications and medical discoveries that are not the result of animal ... | |
| slaughterhouse | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: While I was researching the topic of animal rights I have noticed that animal testing labs and ... A: Slaughterhouses & factory farms (dairy, egg & meat operations) are profit driven businesses. The ... | |
| kittens | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: i know a kid thats cat had 7 kittens and has them living in his gararge. he also has 7 other full ... A: I’m happy to hear you are looking out for our furry friends. Unfortunately, not everyone cares for ... | |
| on animals | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: did you ever do anything on any kind of animals, because i need to know please. A: I apologize for the late response, I am actually on vacation which I indicated on the experts ... | |
| the wella corporation | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: I have just started working at a hair salon and i am concerned about their hair products. The salon ... A: I am glad you are checking your salons product lines. The best practice for assessing companies ... | |
| Animal Rights | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: Recently my puppy (4 months old) was killed by a husky at our local park. Both dogs were on a leash ... A: First let me express my deepest sympathies for you, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Losing a ... | |
| factory farms | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: my older sister got a Peta video and i saw how horrible it is and i just don't know why they would ... A: It sounds like you watched PETA’s video about factory farming. This is a very disturbing video and ... | |
| Thanks | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: Robin, You sent me a name of a someone who can help me. I seem to have misplaced the paper I printed ... A: All questions asked on this site are archived, if you ever loose an email you can always search ... | |
| Dogs in Korea | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: Robin, I am sure that being an animal lover, I don't need to elaborate on the Korean dog meat ... A: Believe me when I say you are far from being alone in your thoughts. Our reaction to the horror that ... | |
| Dog Buried In Front Yard | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: Robin, I just wanted to say thank you and update you on one of the questions I sent to you. It was ... A: HI, After doing a little research, I found this site: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com. ... | |
| Second Question from Debbie Jones | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: Second Question My neighbor the one that I mentioned in the pervious question informed me last ... A: I have been asking around and I found a Cruelty case worker at PETA named Kristin who is willing to ... | |
| Two Questions | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: Robin, I have two questions. The first is that our neighbors have a Siberian Huskie that is about ... A: Let me start by saying, thank you for caring about this poor dog, So many people take animals for ... | |
| animal testing. | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: I am 100% against animal testing, and I always make sure I don't buy anything from a cruel company. ... A: I’m very happy to hear that you choose not to support animal testing. One day, hopefully soon these ... | |
| Chained Bears | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: Do you know if any country still have bears chained up through their nose? If so, which country, and ... A: There are some countries that do still use "dancing bears". I believe it is most popular in India, ... | |
| Animal Statistics | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know for a paper i am writing, how many animals were tested on in 2005, (In the ... A: I am unaware of any released or compiled statistics for 2005. I can certainly provide you with the ... | |
| Lab Animals and Experimentation | 3/30/2006 |
| Q: Im doing a senior paper on basically cruelty to animals that are being used for testing purposes. I ... A: This is a very general question but I will do my best to scrape the surface and provide some stats. ... | |
Animal Rights
Answers by Expert:
Robin Flynn
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer general questions about many animal rights topics, to include animals in entertainment, factory farming, vivisection & research, animals used for clothing, veganism, etc.
Experience
I am a true animal lover. I started on my vegetarian path at the age of 12 and am vegan today. I believe we have abused our powers over animals and it is time we make some ethical changes. I choose to fight for animals because it is easier than just sitting around and watching the abuse continue to happen.
Organizations
I am a volunteer member of several organizations to include; PETA, PCRM, Sea Shepherd, Farm Sanctuary, HSUS, MARC, and Grey2K. The closest organization to my heart is The Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. This place is truly amazing and its run by some really cool compassionate people. You can check them out at http://www.woodstocksanctuary.org/
Education/Credentials
Many years caring for different species of animals.
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