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“If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.” — James Herriot


August is here again and with it comes the


ever-encroaching hints that fall is just around the corner. Can it really be possible that we’re more than half way through 2017 already? It’s been a year filled with many welcome changes and some not so welcome. The political landscape is certainly a part of the latter for us here atThe Rage Monthly, with the rolling back of Trans rights in the military, the Justice Depart- ment’s intervention in a private employment lawsuit in July, arguing that the ban on sex dis- crimination in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, does not protect workers on the basis of their sexual orientation. And very recently, the nomination of Sam Brownback, the Kansas governor and vocal opponent of gay rights, as the nation’s ambassador at large for international religious freedom. One wonders if they are harbingers of a much larger agenda, aimed squarely at the LGBT community. I’ll leave you to decide for yourselves, but I have come to believe that the intent is absolutely true. Ira Glass and I spoke of such things during our conversation and as he said, “It’s alarming to live in a country where decisions are being made based on lies and half-truths and propaganda. It’s frightening.” Catch more of our conversation in these pages and in a much longer version online at ragemonthly.com. He’s an astute conversationalist and I found myself absorbed by the lilt of his voice, just as I am when listening to him on NPR. I asked him what the secret to This American Life was for him, “We do a very specialized type of storytelling...They are stories that grab you. They grab you because there is a narrative, there is a plot pulling you forward and you want to hear what’s going to happen next.” No doubts from this editor, it certainly does that for me. Animals and the pets we love is the central theme for the magazine this August and there is


a plethora of conversation, tidbits, events and advice.Dr. Patrick Mahaney shared his advice on how to avoid common issues and illnesses and how to resolve them. About the responsibility of having a pet in your care, he offered this, “Pets are not self-sustaining creatures, so owners have a continuous and life-long role in providing behavioral guidance, feeding, grooming and social interaction...” I couldn’t agree more. Tippi Hedren was kind enough to chat with us


about her life and the creation of her Shambala Preserve, something that came about after filming Roar. It was an experience that made a huge impression on Hedren and her young family. The film put her, them and those associated with it at great risk, resulting in over 70 attacks. At the end of it all though, the experience inspired her to do something to insure the safety of the animals she came to love so dearly. “I think they were right and the fact that none of us were killed was amazing! We had all these animals and I fell in love with them. We already had the property, so it was a no-brainer.” The love of animals is a powerful thing and can


fill a life that without them might be much less enjoyable. They love unconditionally, have no agenda, except to be loved up, cared for and paid attention to, just like the cutie above asleep under my desk right now. As James Cromwell said, “Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.” Bravo, Tippi. Go home dear readers and hug your dog, cat


or whatever animal you choose to share your life with...Even if it’s just a human one. I’m pretty sure they probably could use some love and attention, just as much as the furry versions do.


Joel Martens,Editor in Chief 8 RAGE monthly | AUGUST 2017


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