I’ve always been fascinated by language and the power of words. As Marin Humane’s director of marketing and communications, language, and, specifically, words, are key to my work. Words allow us to ...

According to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) the use of the word "pet" is patronizing to animals, and may lead to animal abuse. They are telling us that this offensive word should ...

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It might not be advisable to say Voldemort's name, but long before J.K. Rowling birthed her Potterverse, there was another creature whose true name inspired equal ...

Animals are something special. Along with making the earth a more interesting place, they enrich our lives in the best way possible. Often our closest companions, they're there when we need them, they ...