Animals

Pet Trusts, Wills, and Bequests

End-of-Life Planning for Animal Guardians

Aug 19 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Being Vegan Isn't The Point

How the intention to prevent animal cruelty can quickly turn into a purity test, and why perfection isn’t the point in an imperfect world

Jul 8 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Geographical Place Names with Animal Origins

Uncovering the hidden animal histories behind some of the world's most famous cities and countries.

May 20 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Lessons from a Native Garden (One Year Later)

Three lessons for supporting wildlife right outside your door

Mar 4 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The Problem With the “Vegans Kill Animals Too” Argument

Animal agriculture is the problem. Not vegans.

Feb 13 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

A Happy Turkey Day — Without the Turkey

Rethinking tradition to focus on compassion, gratitude, and abundance—not turkey breasts.

Nov 20, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

How I Foster Without “Foster Failing”

Loving deeply and letting go.

Nov 7, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Not Every Problem is a "Vegan" Problem to Solve

How labeling foods like coconut milk or avocados “not vegan” misleads the public — and puts the burden on vegans to solve a larger social problem that…

Oct 30, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Animal-Themed Halloween Movies

Reimagining Halloween through the lens of animals and empathy

Oct 28, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The Intolerance of Vegans

Being welcoming of diversity means also welcoming diversity of ideas, perspectives, and opinions.

Oct 14, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Why I'm Hopeful

Hope is neither trendy nor popular right now, but it is practical and effective (and feels pretty darn good)

Sep 10, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Books and Films About Africa

Must-Read Stories and Must-Watch Movies Featuring Rwanda, Congo, South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya

Aug 30, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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