Articles by Miriam Porter

August 6, 2025 Animal Save Movement is calling on the New Zealand Government to ban the involvement of children in animal hunting competitions and activities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. The torture and abuse of animals has no place in fundraisers ...

May 24, 2025 Credit: Pia B / Pexels Inky the octopus from New Zealand escaped the tank where he was being held captive at an aquarium and traveled across the floor, squished into a 50-metre-long drainpipe, and slithered back into ...

May 14, 2025 Celebrities around the world entertain us with their movies, music, dance, books, and stories. But what’s truly inspiring is when they encourage others to get involved and make the world a better place. These ten celebrities are ...

April 13, 2025 In our recent article about Dr. Brooke Goldner’s Hyper-Nourishing Green Smoothie, we introduced you to her YouTube Channel, Goodbye Lupus by Brooke Goldner, M.D. and explained how this inspiring physician has helped thousands of people reverse autoimmune ...

March 28, 2025 - Photo: @pia.bengaltigress - Toronto Chicken Save As bird flu spreads across species and around the world, the cost of chicken eggs is soaring. Prices are predicted to keep rising as millions of chickens are being killed ...

March 21, 2025 - Photo: Milano Animal Save 2024 was a hugely successful year for Animal Save Movement (ASM). From a movement that began in 2010 with Toronto Pig Save, we have big goals for 2025. We will be expanding ...

February 20, 2025 Activists bear witness and attend vigils for chickens, cows, pigs, turkeys, lambs, fish, and many other species with Animal Save Movement chapters around the world. They raise awareness about what happens behind the closed doors of slaughterhouses ...

February 2, 2025 If you are traveling to Latin America there are many opportunities to get involved and help animals with Animal Save Movement. These inspiring chapters in Latin America are led by superhero activists who organize vigils, bear witness, ...

January 10, 2024 Smoothies gained popularity with the invention of the electric blender decades ago and only keep getting better and more creative as time goes by. These thick and tasty beverages, ideal for slurping, are loaded with fruits, veggies, and ...

December 23, 2024 Food waste is a serious issue that demands our immediate attention. What we eat and our food habits directly affect the climate and our earth. Food that is produced and not eaten ends up in landfills which ...

December 11, 2024 Lentils are a superfood! Part of the legume family, lentils are very nutritious and high in fiber and protein. They contain iron, zinc, folate, potassium, magnesium, and a broad range of important plant compounds called phytochemicals that protect against chronic diseases. Consuming lentils ...

November 23, 2024 Turkeys are fascinating creatures with playful and varied personalities, just like cats and dogs. These highly social birds are native to North America and can make a variety of cute sounds in addition to gobbling. In fact, ...

October 28, 2024 “Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food.” - Hippocrates This inspiring quote by the famous Greek physician and philosopher is more relevant than ever. Plants have the power to heal us and switching to ...

October 16, 2024 Animal Save Movement began in late 2010 with the inception of Toronto Pig Save after co-founder Anita Krajnc adopted her dog, Mr. Bean, and they witnessed sad and frightened pigs en route to a nearby slaughterhouse. The ...

September 5, 2024 Colombia Bans Bullfighting! The Congress of Colombia recently passed a law banning bullfighting nationwide. This historic new law passed 93-2 in the House of Representatives of the Colombian Congress on May 28 and is a win for ...

August 2, 2024 "Where do you get protein?" This popular question that vegans and plant-based eaters are asked, often leads to debates, myths, misinformation, jokes, and even memes. So, let’s bust the protein myths, get the facts, and take vegan ...

July 17, 2024 The Plant Based Treaty provides a wealth of resources to help the world combat the climate crisis and live within our planetary boundaries. As we enter a critical time in the world, change is urgently needed, and ...

July 14, 2024 Animal Save & Care Portugal is a nonprofit organization and chapter of Animal Save Movement. In addition to rescuing farmed animals from abuse and providing loving homes at their sanctuary, they are creating a community in Portugal ...

July 6 2024 A new slaughterhouse that was slated to open in Jacksonville Florida will not be moving forward. This is a major win for animals and local residents, as the 25,000-square-foot processing facility would have greatly impacted the quality ...

June 27, 2024 Toronto Councillor, Jaye Robinson passed away peacefully on May 16 at the age of 61 surrounded by her family. A passionate and kind resident of Don Valley West, she was surrounded by her loving husband “William Crossland ...

June 13, 2024 Why is the fishing industry bad? Is the fishing industry sustainable? Ocean ecosystems around the world are being destroyed by the fishing industry. Large scale fishing operations are not only polluting oceans and waterways, but destroying marine ...

May 15, 2024 Everyone loves rabbits at Easter. But the holiday is over and rabbits are still being terribly abused and exploited for ‘fashion’ in farms that are also a disaster for our planet. Angora rabbits have exceptionally soft and ...

May 11, 2024 Happy Mother’s Day! Non-human animals make great mothers too, so let's honour and celebrate mothers across all species. Like humans, farmed animals have meaningful relationships with their mothers and if given the opportunity, form deep bonds together ...

May 11, 2024 From jackets to boots to purses, too many products are still made from animal skins or hides when humane and eco-friendly alternatives are readily available. Behind each leather item is an animal that endured a horrible life ...

March 27, 2024 . If you aren’t vegan yet, you might be after watching the new four-part Netflix Series ‘You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment’.  It’s based on the groundbreaking study by Stanford Medicine published last November about 22 pairs of identical ...

March 2, 2024 Steven M. Wise, a passionate animal rights lawyer who argued for the rights of animals and gave a voice to great apes, elephants, and whales, has died at age 73 at his home in Coral Springs, Florida, ...

February 8, 2024 . There are approximately 700 million dogs in the world. But some people estimate that number is actually closer to 1 billion dogs! This massive amount of barking pooches includes dogs living with families as companions and ...

January 25, 2024 Veganuary is underway, and people around the world are swapping out meat, dairy, fish, and eggs for healthier and kinder alternatives. This non-profit organization inspires people to try vegan for January and beyond. Since 2014, millions of people have ...

January 4, 2024 . Horses are magnificent gentle creatures. These highly intelligent animals are also very social and use their senses to recognize other horses they have become friends with. Horses form strong social relationships with each other and usually ...

December 12, 2023 . Commercial greyhound racing is nothing like meeting up with a friend at the park and having your dogs “race” and chase a ball or frisbee to see which pup gets it first. The truth about greyhound ...

November 12, 2023 . It’s not every day a pig inspires a nation, yet that’s exactly what Esther The Wonder Pig did during her short time on earth. At the age of 11, Esther passed away in her sleep on ...

November 22, 2023 . Goats are sweet and gentle creatures and should always be treated with love and kindness. Goats are similar to dogs and wag their tails, respond to their names, and love to play with other goats and ...

May 1, 2023 . Recent mainstream media articles are raising concerns about another pandemic happening. “Bird flu, or avian flu, continues to spread across Canada, leaving some experts worried about its potential to become more transmissible among humans, and potentially ...

April 16, 2023 . It’s no longer a status symbol or fashion statement to drape yourself in dead animals, even though some people still do. But just when I thought fur was on the way out many years ago, fur ...

February 23, 2023 . If you are vegan and follow a plant-based diet, then you know it’s healthier for you, better for our earth, and certainly kinder to animals. But did you know dogs can also eat a plant-based diet? ...

January 15, 2023 . Like all animals, fish, lobsters, octopuses, and other sea creatures don’t want to die. Yet they are being killed at an alarming rate by the fishing industry. Other victims of this industry (called bycatch) include sea ...

January 7, 2023 . Is it even a new year if Veganuary isn’t trending on Twitter? Times are changing for the better when just a few days into 2023 and not only is Veganuary trending, but so is go vegan, ...

December 7, 2022 . Regan Russell was a passionate and caring animal advocate and firmly believed all life was worth fighting for. On June 19, 2020, she was at a Toronto Pig Save vigil with six other activists giving desperate ...

November 18, 2022 . Animals around the world need our voice to speak up for them and advocate for their rights. We can all take a stand against injustice and help those that need it. This is especially crucial for ...

November 16, 2022 . George Monbiot is a popular columnist for The Guardian, environmental campaigner, author of many best-selling books, Ted Talk speaker, and creator of several viral videos, including one with Greta Thunberg called Natural Climate Solutions which has ...

October 19, 2022 . Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love the traditions that started when my son Noah was little and continue today. We carve pumpkins, roast pumpkin seeds, and decorate our home for the spooky season. Even our ...

September 22, 2022 . Behind every glass of dairy milk, slice of cheese, or scoop of ice cream there is an exploited animal that suffered. Dairy is one of the cruelest industries in the world, although they try to cover ...

July 24, 2022 . Sharks are under threat and we must not be silent.   Sharking finning has been a controversial issue for decades and in many countries it is now illegal. It’s also a very complicated issue because even ...

June 28, 2022 . Perhaps you have heard the term ocean dead zones but aren’t sure what it means, what causes it, or how serious it is for our planet. Keep reading to find out and learn how you can ...

June 22, 2022 . Earth Day has come and gone but we can protect our planet all year long. The Earth Day theme for 2022 was Invest in our Planet and there has never been a more crucial time to ...

May 29, 2022 . Eating octopus is not only an environmental disaster for our planet, but it is inhumane, cruel, and unnecessary. Like all sentient beings capable of experiencing happiness and pain, octopus want to live their lives in freedom ...

May 20, 2022  . People may have good intentions and decide to buy chicks and raise them in their backyard to provide eggs for their family to eat, but they do not fully realize they are still supporting an industry ...

April 13, 2022 . Plant-based foods have come a long way. These days you can find a vegan substitute for just about anything. There is cashew and coconut cheese to replace dairy cheese; over a dozen vegan milks to replace ...

April 4, 2022 . Filmmakers around the world are shining a light on important environmental issues to create positive change. The movies below take on the environmental crisis our world is currently facing and tell the crucial stories more people ...

March 28, 2022 . Vegan Fridays have arrived for New York City students thanks to Mayor Eric Adams. The largest school system in the United States is setting an example for others with this groundbreaking initiative. Last month over 1,7000 public ...

March 18, 2022 How does living your entire life in a bathtub sound? Probably not very good. Dolphins, like many other marine creatures, were meant to swim in open water, not stuck in tanks or other enclosures. Wild dolphins live ...

February 2, 2022 . Veganuary, which started at a kitchen table in the UK by a passionate wife and husband team, is the global pledge to try being vegan for 31 days and hopefully throughout the rest of the year ...

December 30, 2021 . Animal farming, also known as animal agriculture or 'livestock' farming by the industry, is the breeding of animals for the production of their meat, milk and other products. In addition to being one of the cruellest ...

December 9, 2021. Sometimes good intentions don’t have the best outcomes even when done in good faith. Animal gifting is one of those things. Especially during the holiday season, it’s popular to send gift cards towards the purchase of live ...

November 26, 2021 Animal agriculture is destroying our planet and innocent lives every single day. But it doesn’t have to be this way. There are other options and people and organizations around the world are stepping up to help farmers ...

November 11, 2021 . The fact that someone came up with the idea to force-feed ducks and geese enormous amounts of food in the cruelest of ways until their livers get to massive unnatural sizes and then kill them is ...

September 23, 2021 . I became vegetarian at age seven after making the connection that hamburgers and hot dogs came from animals. I remember being totally shocked and horrified that anyone would eat food that had to be killed. It ...

August 4, 2021 . The live export trade of animals refers to their transport to various countries or regions. This could be for slaughter, breeding, or other types of exploitation. Millions of animals are transported by boats, trucks, airplanes, or ...

July 3, 2021 . When people discuss consuming dairy products it’s often in reference to cow’s milk. But cows are not the only victims of the dairy industry. Goats also have their milk stolen by humans and suffer tremendously in ...

May 14, 2021 . Octopus are incredible creatures and should be treated with love and kindness. They should never be stuck inside tanks, raised on factory farms, eaten or abused in any way. These eight-armed geniuses are playful, inquisitive, sensitive, ...

April 16, 2021 . Whether or not vegans eat honey is a common debate. In fact, the topic has sparked many social media arguments with heated discussions on both ends. Over the years it’s been frustrating to see beauty products ...

March 18, 2021 . Chickens are some of the most abused animals on the planet. There are more chickens raised and killed for food than all other land animals combined. The abuse they face is horrific and there are no ...

March 16, 2021 . While there are certainly more than five reasons not to eat lobsters and treat them with love, respect and kindness, here are some essentials to get you started. 1. Lobsters are smart Lobsters, if left alone ...

March 5, 2021 . Fish are smart and social creatures that want to live in peace and freedom. But like other animals constantly being exploited by massive industries, fish are abused and killed for profit. In fact, more fish are ...

January 28, 2021 Raising a vegan child for almost a decade has taught me a lot about the world. I have navigated through nutritional health debates, gone against societal norms, been faced with accusations from strangers, and firmly stood my ...

January 15, 2021 Wherever you are currently located in the world it’s fair to say you have experienced lockdown or quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic. While some countries have eased shelter in place and stay at home orders, others ...

January 15, 2021 . Cows, like all animals, want to be free. They want to roam at their leisure, be free of pain, feel the grass beneath their feet and not be locked in captivity. Cows nurture their young and ...

January 15, 2021 There are endless reasons to stop eating pigs. Here are five crucial ones to get you started. 1. Pigs are Sentient Beings Pigs have feelings. They feel sadness, pain, happiness and love. They are also highly intelligent ...

January 15, 2021 . The first Pig Save vigil I attended was in Toronto many years ago outside the now closed down Quality Meat Packers slaughterhouse. I had been putting it off for a long time since I figured I ...

January 6, 2021 . With veganism on the rise around the world you don’t have to look very far to find celebrities using their influence for good. Many passionate people are using their fame as a platform for change and ...

December 20, 20210 .  For decades it was believed that competitive athletes need meat and dairy to build muscle and gain strength. But study after study has now proven our bodies don’t need meat, dairy, fish or eggs to remain ...