Vol. 7 Issue 7, July 31, 2025
BARCS: An Inspiring Life-Saving Shelter Story
Since 2005, Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has transformed from a struggling municipal shelter into Maryland’s largest companion animal rescue, achieving a nearly 90% live release rate. With thousands of volunteers, fosters, and supporters, BARCS continues to save lives, provide vital community programs, and strengthen the human-animal bond.
Evolving Ethics: Apes in Laboratories
The 2015 NIH decision ended invasive chimpanzee research, retiring remaining animals to sanctuaries. This shift reflects decades of ethical debate, scientific review, and ongoing care challenges. READ
Book Review
In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt argues that smartphones and social media have rewired childhood, fueling anxiety and depression among youth. He urges delaying phone and social media use, banning devices in schools, and promoting more unsupervised play. READ