The Campaign Against Canned Hunting

The Campaign Against Canned Hunting (CACH)

By Chris Mercer – Guest Writer

The Campaign Against Canned Hunting – (CACH) – most people aren’t even aware that this sport exists. A lion in a cage or a fenced pen is shot. The only reason – the gratification of a heartless, selfish, ego-entitled person who wants bragging rights for “bagging” one of Africa’s most iconic big cats.

The Vanishing

 THE VANISHING

By Andrew Mercer

Andrew Mercer has written a magnificent poem – The Vanishing – which is so profoundly intelligent that it should be on the “must read” list of every compassionate and caring person. It reaches into the very depth of the soul and forces us to question how we are living in the world.  

The iWorry International March For Elephants

 The iWorry International March For Elephants

We Are Marching In Toronto! October 4, 2013 – The iWorry International March For Elephants – because legions of people globally refuse to let this iconic creature pass from our world. John Donne – English Poet 1572 – 1631 recognized the brilliance of the elephant when he said – “Nature’s greatest masterpiece – an elephant – the only harmless great thing” .

The Power Of Words

 The Power Of Words

I was thinking about the power of words the other day and the Asian Dog Meat Markets came to my mind. I remembered this poem from school days. It made me pause for a moment and send a quiet prayer to all the frightened, unfortunate souls who are caught up in this heinous trade.

The 23rd Psalm For Animals

The 23rd Psalm For Animals

The 23rd Psalm For Animals may seem like a controversial topic for an animal blog – and perhaps it is – but maybe it will make you think. Throughout my life – I have usually respected the rule – that it is best to temper discussions of politics and religion in polite circles.  However the state of politcis globally is so appalling, that it needs to be discussed in every classroom and around every dining room table.  It has never been more important for people to wake up from our collective slumber.