Month: August 2016

When Bif Naked voiced her support for A Voice for Lil Olive on social media, she lent the documentary the benefits of her celebrity. She also gifted it with an unmistakably positive energy, just by being who she is. At 45, Bif Naked is a survivor of childhood abuse as well as substance use and…

After more than 20 years as a full-time pet advocate and national media personality, Steve Dale might be compelled to slow down. But that’s not his way. When reached by phone earlier this month, the Chicago-based journalist had just returned from the American Veterinary Medical Association’s annual convention, where he served as a panelist, attended…

When it comes to raising awareness about animal abuse, activists and media professionals often face a conundrum. One of the most natural ways to educate people about puppy mills, for instance, is to expose them to the horrible conditions inside of one. And yet, many of those images are so disturbing that viewers simply look...

Last week, we shared thoughts from Larry Kay, a bestselling author, lauded producer and 30-year veteran of media. These days, he’s best known as the creative force behind Positively Woof, a social media endeavor that has racked up more than 2 million fans, and continues to grow daily. Kay’s initiative creates and shares pet-related content…

In the world of media, Larry Kay has pretty much done it all. He’s written and produced documentaries for PBS and the Travel Channel. He’s held senior-level positions for the Disney Internet group and taught producing at New York University. He writes for AOL and has authored two books, including one with President Obama’s dog...