Animal Welfare

verb to slaughter animals for food, to kill or severely mutilate someone or something

adjective used to describe something that has been severely damaged or ruined

• The chef butchered the meat with precision and skill.
• I tried to cook dinner last night, but I completely butchered it.
• The new intern really butchered that presentation.
• The author felt like his words were being butchered by the editor's changes.

noun a practice or lifestyle that excludes the consumption of meat and animal products

• The rise of vegetarianism in recent years has been attributed to increased awareness about animal welfare and environmental concerns.
• I've been considering trying out vegetarianism to see if it improves my health.
• Some people think vegetarianism is just a fad, but I believe it's here to stay.
• Embracing vegetarianism is like opening a door to a whole new world of culinary possibilities.

noun a type of bear found in Asia, known for its distinctive white crescent-shaped marking on its chest

• The moon bear, also known as the Asiatic black bear, is a species native to Asia.
• I saw a cute moon bear at the zoo yesterday.
• That moon bear is so chill, just lounging in the sun all day.
• Her eyes were as dark as a moon bear's fur, mysterious and captivating.

noun Veganuary

• Many people participate in Veganuary as a way to explore plant-based eating for the month of January.
• I heard that Sarah is trying out Veganuary this year to see if she likes eating vegan.
• Veganuary is a cool way to start the new year off by trying out some vegan recipes.
• Participating in Veganuary is like giving your body a fresh start with healthy, plant-based foods.

noun A person who follows a vegan lifestyle for ethical reasons, such as to prevent animal cruelty or reduce environmental impact

• The ethical vegan refused to wear clothing made from animal products.
• My friend is an ethical vegan and only eats plant-based foods.
• I heard that ethical vegans are called 'plant-based warriors' in some circles.
• Being an ethical vegan is like living in harmony with nature and all its creatures.

verb to painlessly end the life of a suffering animal or person, typically by lethal injection

• The decision to euthanize a terminally ill patient is a difficult one that must be made with careful consideration.
• The vet had to euthanize our family dog because he was suffering too much.
• I can't believe they euthanized that old car instead of fixing it up.
• In order to save the project, we had to euthanize some of the less important features.

noun a service where someone takes care of pets in their own home while their owners are away

• I hired a professional pet sitting service to take care of my cat while I was away on vacation.
• Hey, do you think you could do some pet sitting for me this weekend? I'll pay you!
• I'm just doing some pet sitting for my neighbor's dog, easy money!
• Taking on the role of pet sitting for the team's star player, the rookie had big shoes to fill.