Animals

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 •

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 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Do Vegans Kill More Animals Than Meat Eaters?

Grain harvests, livestock feed, and the bigger picture.

Aug 19 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

How to Talk to a Hunter (Or Anyone Else with Whom You Disagree)

How Intention, Presence, and Compassion Can Bridge Even the Deepest Divides

Jun 25 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

My Tribute to John Robbins: The Man Who Changed My Life—and the World

How one book—and one voice—transformed my life and awakened a movement

Jun 13 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

How to Avoid Animal Cruelty While Traveling

What to know—and what to avoid—before your next trip

Jun 9 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Coping with the Loss of a Pet

Mourning, Healing, and Honoring the Animals we Love

May 16 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

2:21:52

Making the World Better for Animals Makes It Better for Everyone

Animal advocacy doesn’t compete with human justice — it reinforces it.

May 14 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Why I Don’t Use Bird Feeders — And What I Do Instead to Attract and Support Birds

One of the simplest and most essential ways to help birds, animals, and insects

May 4 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

A Year of Compassion (Conversation with Main Street Vegan)

Enjoy this episode of my conversation with Victoria Moran on her podcast Main Street Vegan.

May 3 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

48:53

Why We Eat Meat, Dairy, and Eggs

When Doing So Goes Against Our Own Values

Apr 30 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Backyard Wildlife Safari: Simple Ways to Support (and Admire) the Animals Among Us

Wild animals are right outside your door, and you don't have to pay thousands of dollars to see them.

Apr 27 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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