*  The Editorial,  "There . . . Go I," suggests that the widespread
human inclination to blame the victim may have a significant part in
people's resistance to the message of compassion for farmed animals.

*  One of the NewsNotes reports on "Paws for Kids,"  a new
organization in northern England that provides refuge for companion
animals while wives and children are being sheltered from a battering
husband/father.

*  Two of the Gems are from teachers of the early church, John
Chrysostom and Basil of Caesarea.

*  The Book Review describes GHOST CATS, a collection of non-scary
feline ghost stories.

*  The Book Review-Essay finds a theme of animal liberation in the
Harry Potter stories.

*  One of Angela's Recipes is for Black Bean and Brown Rice Burgers--
a solid and tasty entree.

*  Our Pilgrim is Candi Ayres Phillips, devoted editor for thirty
years of a newsletter encouraging compassion for animals.

*  There are Letters from Friends as far apart as central California
and South Africa.

*  The October Pioneer is Anna Sewell, whose one book, BLACK BEAUTY,
has sold thirty million copies and been in print for 130 years
spreading the word that horses are sensitive beings with a rich
psychological life.

*  This month's Poem is about a small mouse in a hole.

As always, we welcome contributions for any department--let us hear
from you!

To read this issue, go to http://www.vegetarianfriends.net/issue36.html

Toward the Peaceable Kingdom,
Gracia Fay Ellwood
Editor