Zachary Toliver

Zachary Toliver

Zachary spent most of his life bouncing around various rural Midwestern towns before finally settling down in the Pacific Northwest—largely because of the region’s phenomenal vegan food. If he’s not writing or playing banjo for a captive audience (aka “the two dogs who live with him”), you can assume he’s hiking in the Cascade mountains, rock climbing, or reading about the complex social lives of fish.

Why There’s Nothing Cute About That ‘Polar Bear Petting a Dog’ Video
Why There’s Nothing Cute About That ‘Polar Bear Petting a Dog’ Video

This is exactly why you should never chain your dog.

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This Clever Prank Shows How Gross Drinking Milk Really Is
This Clever Prank Shows How Gross Drinking Milk Really Is

If the thought of drinking dogs’ milk makes your stomach turn, why is milk from a cow any different?

Shindigz Pulls Party Prop of Elephant Performing Ridiculous Trick
Shindigz Pulls Party Prop of Elephant Performing Ridiculous Trick

Images of miserable animals with broken spirits put a damper on a party, and the self-proclaimed “world’s largest party supply superstore” agrees.

Think of These Cubs Struggling to Swim the Next Time You See a Tiger Selfie
Think of These Cubs Struggling to Swim the Next Time You See a Tiger Selfie

People actually pay for a memory of tiger cub abuse.

Our Work in China is Raising the Roof
Our Work in China is Raising the Roof

The way humans treat animals is changing in China and around the world.

Hunter Gored by the Elk He Had Just Killed
Hunter Gored by the Elk He Had Just Killed

We can’t resist pointing out the obvious karma here.

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Two Men ‘Surfing’ on a Turtle Spark the Wrath of the Internet
Two Men ‘Surfing’ on a Turtle Spark the Wrath of the Internet

When will people realize that animals are not selfie props for social media?

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Don’t Be Fooled by SeaWorld San Antonio’s Plans for a ‘Shamu-Free Future’
Don’t Be Fooled by SeaWorld San Antonio’s Plans for a ‘Shamu-Free Future’

As SeaWorld continues to tank, it’s no wonder that its San Antonio park is scrambling to change its image.

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What’s in Store for the Future of Food? (Spoiler: It’s Vegan)
Food
What’s in Store for the Future of Food? (Spoiler: It’s Vegan)

Food science has stepped up its game to prevent a hellfire of climate change and human disease.

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Cruelty Inside Every Fur-Trimmed, Feather-Stuffed Canada Goose Jacket
Cruelty Inside Every Fur-Trimmed, Feather-Stuffed Canada Goose Jacket

You’ll never want a Canada Goose jacket after learning how the company obtains fur and down.

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Actor Maggie Q Voices Her Support as Trial Resumes for Activist Who Helped Suffering Pigs
Actor Maggie Q Voices Her Support as Trial Resumes for Activist Who Helped Suffering Pigs

The Designated Survivor star will meet with Krajnc for breakfast just hours before her trial resumes.

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These Baby Tigers in Social Media Photos Were Stolen From Their Mothers
These Baby Tigers in Social Media Photos Were Stolen From Their Mothers

Baby animals don’t want to be photo props—they want to stay with their mothers.

Ringling Reps Verbally Pulverized During NYC Council Hearing
Ringling Reps Verbally Pulverized During NYC Council Hearing

It’s always nice to see these people called out on their lies.

There’s Nothing Cute About This Wetsuit for a Penguin at SeaWorld
There’s Nothing Cute About This Wetsuit for a Penguin at SeaWorld

The reason the animal is dressed in this getup is heartbreaking, not adorable.

Embrace Fall With This Pumpkin-Treat Recipe for the Dog in Your Life
Animal Companions
Embrace Fall With This Pumpkin-Treat Recipe for the Dog in Your Life

‘Tis the season for vegan pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin lip gloss, pumpkin candles—and pumpkin dog treats!

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