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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 abuse | 5/8/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: what are some of the connection between animal abuse and other crimes? ANSWER: Rashida, I do not ... A: All I can say is that the FBI did a study on serial killers, and they were cruel to animals as ... | ||
| Dog Owners Rights | 5/4/2010 | Lee Meyer |
| Q: We have an elderly woman that lives next door that continues to harass our family because of our ... A: I am not a lawyer and don't know the laws in your area, so I can't really tell you anything with ... | ||
| Animal Rights | 4/30/2010 | Stephen Vantassel |
| 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 ... | ||
| Chemical | 4/27/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: what is the name of the chemical that is released in the brain when the animal knows they are going ... A: Here is the information I found on this subject: While many consumers have been made aware of the ... | ||
| animal abuse | 4/22/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: i am doing a report on Animal Abuse Ways, reasons and effects do you any advice for me i need more ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering - I've been really busy. Here are a couple of websites that ... | ||
| project research | 4/22/2010 | Stephen Vantassel |
| 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 ... | ||
| animal experimentation | 4/12/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: 1. about how many animals are killed each year 2. what kind of experiments do they do on the animals ... A: Michael, I am not an expert in animal experimentation, here is a website that is: ... | ||
| Controversial question | 4/9/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: OK, here is my problem and I'm not sure if you'll even be willing to answer my question. Basically, ... A: H Gerald, Sorry for the delay in answering. I use a lot of forums to connect with other like minded ... | ||
| animals | 4/8/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: can you tell me the top ten most abused animals in the world? A: Samantha, This is a very broad question because all animals are abused. As far as deaths, chickens ... | ||
| dog follow up after divorce | 3/25/2010 | Lee Meyer |
| Q: Talked to you couple days ago about how I rescued my dog back before ex wife got rid of him. Im so ... A: glad your buddy is back with you. This was obviously stressful on him. Animals know when people ... | ||
| follow up on getting dog back | 3/25/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: Talked to you couple days ago about how I rescued my dog back before ex wife got rid of him. Im so ... A: I'm really not an expert with domestic animals, however, I am sure a good obedience school (they are ... | ||
| Decision with Dog | 3/23/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: We recently divorced. Long story short ex wife thought nothing wrong with her "cousin" staying and ... A: First of all, Max's welfare should come first. He doesn't have choices as we do. I believe you ... | ||
| confused | 3/23/2010 | Lee Meyer |
| Q: We recently divorced. Long story short ex wife thought nothing wrong with her "cousin" staying and ... A: do you have any friends or relatives that you could give Max to, to foster for you so you can still ... | ||
| A Good Reply When Asked "Why Veganism?" | 3/16/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: I've been a vegan since 2007 and vegetarian since 1973. Can you help me come up with a concise 30 ... A: Congratulations on your intelligent decision to go vegan! This is a tough one - we want to set a ... | ||
| Cirus | 3/16/2010 | Stephen Vantassel |
| 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 | Stephen Vantassel |
| 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 | Stephen Vantassel |
| 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 ... | ||
| aninmal testing | 3/12/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: I am a sixth grader in the gifted and talented program at spring branch middle school in Houston ... A: for defending them... they need that desperately. Since I am not an expert in the animal testing ... | ||
| ANIMAL OWNER RIGHTS | 3/5/2010 | Lee Meyer |
| Q: WHAT ARE THE ANIMAL OWNER RIGHTS IF A NEIGHBOR HURTS THEIR DOG?? A: I would assume (not being a lawyer) the civil courts, property damage. Along those lines. Sue for ... | ||
| Dog Bites Dog | 2/21/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: My neighbors dog came through our fence ( its a welded wire fence) and my dog bite their dog. My ... A: I would call ASPCA or Humane Society or Animal Control for your county and find out, but it is my ... | ||
| animal abuse | 2/17/2010 | Tina Volpe |
| Q: hey ok so im doing this project for my civics class and i have a couple of questions. 1.how many ... A: I can answer some of your questions, but generally, this is quite a bit! 1. Depending on what you ... | ||
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Animal Rights
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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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