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The Responsibility Project®. Exploring what it means to do the right thing

Thursday Sep 09


Topic: Pets & Animals ///

Puppy Love

A would-be dog owner tests the limits of responsibility in an effort to adopt a shelter dog.

The Wolf Man

Doug Smith studies Yellowstone’s restored predators.

Zoo Story

A writer considers the zoo today and wonders: are they better for the animals, or for us?

Coverages For Teachers


From vandalism protection for your car parked in the school parking lot to dealing with theft of school materials from your car, Liberty Mutual offers special coverages for teachers – all at no additional cost.

Multi-Car Discount

If you insure more than one car with us, we’ll give you a discount on your auto insurance.

A Second Life for Horses

Erin Hurley saves thoroughbreds headed to slaughterhouses

Swan vs. Swan

When two swan families decide to fight, a community faces a tough choice.

Be the Judge | Banning Service Dogs

Is it ever right to deny the use of service dog?

Pets in the Pew

Do dogs belong in church?

Doggie Dragnet

Using DNA to identify owners who don’t pick up after their pooches has some up in arms.

Horses with Benefits

New York City carriage horses get a five-week vacation.

People Making a Difference | Sheridan Conisbee

Finding homes for Bangkok’s street dogs.

The Easter Bunny’s Last Hop

Is the “Garden Bunny” a symbol of spiritual correctness gone awry—or a simple business tactic?

Legal Beagles: Do Animals Need Lawyers?

Should animals have lawyers to protect them from humans?

Animal Cloning: At What Cost?

Is it wrong to clone a dead pet — and shell out $155,000 to do so?

This Little Marcus Went To Market

Should parents tell kids the truth about animal slaughtering?

Homeless People and Pets

A cat and her owner spark debate over whether the homeless should keep animals.

To Feed or Not to Feed

Every year, Americans dish out more than $4 billion in food aid to birds. Does it help, or hurt?

Pets on a Plane: Going to the Dogs?

Should non-service animals be viable passengers in the cabin of a plane?

Up For Debate | Putting Pets Before People

Is it right for humans to care more about their pets?





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