Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 80

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 80

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 80 – Iggy Oink would like you to know that he is very aware that in human peoples – kindness and compassion do not start in the human intellect – in the mind –  they spring from the beauty and gentleness of the human heart. So please think for a moment about the little beating hearts of pigs and piglets and remember how much they too want to live!

Toronto – Stop The Dog & Cat Meat Trade March – April 4, 2015

Animal Action Canada – Come And March With Us!

Toronto – Stop The Dog & Cat Meat Trade March – April 4, 2015 – Toronto – A reminder that Animal Action Canada is hosting the march to create awareness about the consumption of dog and cat meat around the world. The brutality is staggering and the suffering is extreme before and during  death.

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 79

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 79

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 79 – Iggy Oink would like you to know that he is NOT a species specific pig. He is also not opposed to using the odd colourful “F” bomb. Having said that Iggy recognizes that some readers may be offended. In this case of isolated piggy vulgarity – Iggy does not care …

An Open Letter From A Lion To Humans

An Open Letter From A Lion To Humans

Human Ignorance And Arrogance Cause Untold Suffering

An Open Letter From A Lion To Humans – As I sit in my enclosure, surrounded by a large group of my fellow lions, all eagerly competing for a spot around the watering hole, I ask myself what I have done to deserve this. Where I went wrong. What imposition I posed to the humans who have forever confined me to a life of servitude and exploitation.

A Summer Sky

A Summer Sky

The Price Of Captivity

A Summer Sky – I am always thrilled when I get a message from my friend Mark Stewart who lives in the U.K. telling me that he is sending another of his thought provoking posts to publish on A Beating Heart. His ability to weave a beautiful narrative from a simple premise is so gratifying. This sweet story brought me to tears. The desire for surrender is chilling – the longing is palpable – the ending is uplifting. Thank you Mark.

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 78

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 78

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 78 – Iggy Oink would like you to know that he has been overwhelmed with creative energy this week and so he has produced yet another scathingly brilliant and thought provoking “Iggyism” to try and make human peoples “think” … 

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 77

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 77

Pig Tales by Iggy Oink – 77 – Iggy Oink would like you to know that he has another great Iggyism for human peoples to ponder. You see it all comes back to you. You have been abusing animals for so many centuries without thinking that you feel that it is “normal”. Well – it’s not. Why do you have a right to your life while we are tortured and gutted? Start connecting the dots about life peoples or your species will not survive!