Zachary Toliver

Zachary Toliver

Zachary spent most of his life bouncing around various rural Midwestern towns before finally settling down in the Pacific Northwest—largely because of the region’s phenomenal vegan food. If he’s not writing or playing banjo for a captive audience (aka “the two dogs who live with him”), you can assume he’s hiking in the Cascade mountains, rock climbing, or reading about the complex social lives of fish.

Dog Falls out Moving Car on Busy Highway, Is Left Hanging by a Leash
Dog Falls out Moving Car on Busy Highway, Is Left Hanging by a Leash

Dogs love an open window, but as seen in this video, it’s vital to make sure that they’re properly buckled up.

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Fans Are Work, Work, Worked Up Over Rihanna’s Recent Fashion Debacle
Fans Are Work, Work, Worked Up Over Rihanna’s Recent Fashion Debacle

We can all end our “same ol’ mistakes” about our fashion choices.

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Barack Obama Urges World to Eat Less Meat (but Isn’t Vegan—Yet!)
Barack Obama Urges World to Eat Less Meat (but Isn’t Vegan—Yet!)

The Obamas work to tackle climate change, Barack’s favorite food is broccoli, and Michelle’s legacy is based on improving people’s health, but they still haven’t ditched animal-derived foods.

Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
Watch: Zebra’s Escape Creates Dangerous Situation for the Public and Animal
Watch: Zebra’s Escape Creates Dangerous Situation for the Public and Animal

This bewildered zebra collided with a car, sending shards of glass toward the driver.

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Communities of Color Take Action After Poisoning by Pig Urine, Feces
Communities of Color Take Action After Poisoning by Pig Urine, Feces

Black residents in this eastern North Carolina community are poisoned disproportionately by pig farm pollutants.

Minyak’s Life and Death Remind Us to Rejoice in Ringling’s Demise
Minyak’s Life and Death Remind Us to Rejoice in Ringling’s Demise

Minyak spent the majority of her 46 years on Earth performing in the circus, where she performed mindless, stupid tricks under the constant threat of beatings.

Take Action for These Wounded Elephants at Shrine Circus
Take Action for These Wounded Elephants at Shrine Circus

These photos and video obtained by PETA reveal the pain and misery that elephants abused in the circus endure.

Rabbit’s Death Prompts Appeal to United: No More Animals in Cargo Holds
Rabbit’s Death Prompts Appeal to United: No More Animals in Cargo Holds

No one handling Simon cared for his life.

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Carson & Barnes Director Caught Beating Elephants to ‘Make ‘Em Scream’
Carson & Barnes Director Caught Beating Elephants to ‘Make ‘Em Scream’

It’s no surprise that such a notorious animal abuser works for Carson & Barnes Circus.

PETA Supporters Ended This Ritual of Dog and Bull Torture
PETA Supporters Ended This Ritual of Dog and Bull Torture

Our victories for animals are yours as well! Together, we can create a better world for everyone.

Human Remains Indicate That Crocodiles Ate This Trophy Hunter
Human Remains Indicate That Crocodiles Ate This Trophy Hunter

Hunting is dangerous for everyone involved.

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Race for the Ms. Woman Nevada Crown: Liz Miklosi Wants You to Go Vegan
Race for the Ms. Woman Nevada Crown: Liz Miklosi Wants You to Go Vegan

From saving animals and helping the planet to improving our health, there are plenty of reasons why a vegan platform in a race for royalty is the best.

PETA Sends New Alabama Governor a Vegan Alligator-Skin Purse
PETA Sends New Alabama Governor a Vegan Alligator-Skin Purse

Congratulations are in order to Kay Ivey, the second woman in Alabama history to become governor.

© RobbieLeBlanc
Tigers Left Without Water Inside Cramped, Broken-Down Truck
Tigers Left Without Water Inside Cramped, Broken-Down Truck

The Hawthorn Corporation’s shameful record of animal abuse includes more than 200 violations and goes back nearly two decades.

Circus 1903 Creates a New Golden Age of Live Performance
Circus 1903 Creates a New Golden Age of Live Performance

You have to see this thrilling “turn-of-the-century” circus spectacular.

Photo Credit: Mark Turner
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