Guest Editorials & Commentary

Guest Editorials & Commentary

NAIA provides this guest editorial section as a forum so that members of the public can share their experiences, stories and knowledge about animal and environmental issues and animal rights extremism and eco-terrorism. Please note that the information and opinions contained in guest editorials are the sole responsibility of their authors and may not represent the views of NAIA, its board or members.

The Lassie Brand

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 08/25/2014

We cringe to hear the expression "The Lassie Brand." It sounds so cold and corporate. But the term seems…


Fairy Tales into Nightmares

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 08/14/2014

The story of a little lost dog that should have had a fairy tale ending has instead, turned into a nightmare.…


Life, What We Leave Behind

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 08/4/2014

Have you heard the expression "today is the first day of the rest of your life"? I'm sure you have.…


Suffering to End Suffering: The Heroic Effort to Eradicate the North American Screwworm

By Dr. John Richard Schrock | Published: 03/25/2009

It was a gruesome infection. From pioneer days until the mid-20th Century, the North American screwworm…


BEING UNWILLING TO KILL FLIES ... IS INHUMANE

By Dr. John Richard Schrock | Published: 02/25/2009

Some public acceptance of a recent hissy fit by PETA and some other animal rights organizations over…


A Life With Dogs

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 07/1/2007

A LIFE WITH DOGS by Kerrin Winter-Churchill Wild Cherry Blossoms "What do you want to be when you grow…


Winning at Westminster: A Family Tradition

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 03/1/2007

Styles of hair, clothing, cars and even architecture change over time. But the dream of winning a small…


Animal People - Down on the Farm

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 02/11/2007

A cold, November rain washes over the barn, pelting the slate roof, splashing down into the muddy paddocks…


A Passion to Survive: Story 1 Part III

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 11/17/2006

All modern Boxers of American breeding can trace their bloodlines back to the immortal champion, …


A Passion to Survive: Story 1, Part II

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 11/10/2006

Long known in America as “Mr. German Shepherd”, noted AKC judge, Ernest Loeb was born in…


A Passion to Survive - Story 1

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 11/3/2006

Until the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers of New York City, Americans have lived – at least…


Never Underestimate the Power of One

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 07/4/2006

In American society where political correctness reigns supreme, the breeding and showing of purebred…


Kerrin Winter-Churchill: An advocate for Purebred Dogs and their Breeders

By Kerrin Winter-Churchill | Published: 04/7/2006

Kerrin Winter-Churchill is a second generation dog breeder. By profession, she is a writer with a deep…


HUMAN RIGHTS THAT REALLY MATTER

By Niger Innis | Published: 01/25/2006

This Human Rights Day, let’s redress a violation that kills millions every year. by Niger Innis…


WISHES AND HORSES FOR AFRICA

By Paul Driessen | Published: 01/28/2005

The lethal chasm between wind energy hype and reality Paul Driessen January 28, 2005 “I would promote…


ON THE ROAD TO PETA-VILLE

By Mikki Herman | Published: 01/27/2005

Mikki Herman January 27, 2005 As a new business owner, I thought my days would be full of organizing,…


DOG LOVERS LOSE A GOOD FRIEND

By Al W. Stinson | Published: 12/25/2004

I am sorry to report that Dr. George Padgett passed away unexpectedly this week.  This is a tremendous…


INVESTIGATION WARRANTED NAIA CONDEMNS SLAUGHTERHOUSE CRUELTY

By Staff | Published: 09/25/2004

On July 21, Pilgrim’s Pride, the nation’s second largest poultry processing company, fired…


FLORIDA’S ANIMALS GET SPECIAL HELP IN WAKE OF HURRICANE CHARLEY

By Staff | Published: 09/25/2004

As with previous hurricanes, Charley left many of Florida's animals in the hands of fate. But because…


NATIONWIDE REWARDS AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZENS AND THEIR OWNERS

By Staff | Published: 09/25/2004

NAIA salutes Nationwide Insurance for a ground-breaking initiative that rewards good dog behavior and…


THE USUAL SUSPECTS UNITE FOR ANTI-AKC RANT

By Patti Strand | Published: 07/29/2004

Dr. Herm David has been bashing AKC for 20 years. Indeed, bashing AKC is his claim to fame. Today, with…


STRAY PET RELOCATION BRINGS RABIES TO MASSACHUSETTS

By Patti Strand | Published: 06/15/2004

For Immediate Release: June 1, 2004 For Information Contact Patti Strand naia@naiaonline.org 503-761-1139…


THE AR MOB STRIKES AGAIN CALIFORNIA BUSINESSMAN UNDER SIEGE BY ANIMAL RIGHTS THUGS

By Staff | Published: 05/8/2004

In yet another episode of marshalling mob force against a single, isolated and unprepared target, animal…


JURY AFFIRMS PETA’S RIGHT TO PROFIT FROM DECEIT

By Patti Strand | Published: 04/9/2004

On January 29, 2004, justice stumbled: An upstanding veterinarian who had already lost his 20 year practice,…


IS THERE A MALIGNANCY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO?

By Dr. Robert C. Speth | Published: 12/4/2003

December 2003: I believe there is a malignancy in the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) which could…


SHIFTING DOGS ...... AND PERSPECTIVES

By Vicki DeGruy | Published: 12/2/2003

December 2003: Networking and transportation have always been a critical part of the rescue process,…


CALIFORNIA ARSON FITS DOMESTIC TERRORIST PATTERN!

By Staff | Published: 01/25/2003

On August 1, 2003, Rodney Coronado, a convicted animal rights arsonist supported by PeTA,[i] speaks in…