# adopted (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover adopted. Page: Feed: --- ## [An Ethical Adoption?](https://drbarbarasumner.substack.com/p/an-ethical-adoption) _2026-08-19 · Dr Barbara Sumner · ADOPTOLOGY - Adoption Deconstructed_ ...on the illusion of altruism ## [The Short Life and Tragic Death of Bruce](https://news.nathanwinograd.org/p/the-short-life-and-tragic-death-of-feb) _2026-08-14 · Nathan Winograd · Nathan Winograd_ Bruce is dead. ## [The Lethal Consequences of Lazy Journalism](https://news.nathanwinograd.org/p/the-lethal-consequences-of-lazy-journalism) _2026-08-13 · Nathan Winograd · Nathan Winograd_ The Real Crisis in L.A. Animal Shelters Isn’t Overcrowding — It’s Mismanagement ## [What if we matter to our ancestors?](https://drbarbarasumner.substack.com/p/what-if-we-matter-to-our-ancestors) _2026-08-13 · Dr Barbara Sumner · ADOPTOLOGY - Adoption Deconstructed_ What if a family tree is a living entity on multiple planes? ## [The Deviant Mother and Child](https://drbarbarasumner.substack.com/p/the-deviant-mother-and-child) _2026-08-11 · Dr Barbara Sumner · ADOPTOLOGY - Adoption Deconstructed_ The Salvation Army and the grey zone of responsibility ## [Red barns, White Sheds, and Orange Dots](https://news.nathanwinograd.org/p/red-barns-white-sheds-and-orange) _2026-08-07 · Nathan Winograd · Nathan Winograd_ The Miranda’s Rescue scandal is not an isolated incident. Scandals at other organizations show the problem is systemic and that animal welfare is plagued by betrayal ## [Lawsuit: Rescue group killed dogs they claimed were adopted](https://news.nathanwinograd.org/p/lawsuit-rescue-group-killed-dogs) _2026-07-31 · Nathan Winograd · Nathan Winograd_ In other news: No animal left behind. ## [The Problem With Your Lived Experience](https://drbarbarasumner.substack.com/p/the-problem-with-your-lived-experience) _2026-07-30 · Dr Barbara Sumner · ADOPTOLOGY - Adoption Deconstructed_ Last week we began to dissect the New Zealand Ministry of Justice (MoJ) adoption law reform discussion documents. ## [In the interest of justice](https://news.nathanwinograd.org/p/in-the-interest-of-justice) _2026-07-29 · Nathan Winograd · Nathan Winograd_ As previously reported, Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) is being sued to prevent it from killing Bruce, a dog ordered destroyed after being declared “vicious.” The lawsuit was filed by the Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center (SPARC), which argues that it retained contractual rights to Bruce under the adoption agreement executed when the dog was adopted in 2023. ## [No Animal Left Behind](https://news.nathanwinograd.org/p/studies2026) _2026-07-23 · Nathan Winograd · Nathan Winograd_ This is an updated version of an article that was first published in 2022 and then republished with updated studies in 2024. The current article has several new studies, expanded discussion, and additional recommendations. New studies and updated discussions are clearly marked throughout. ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/te79a74xXFfs) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [A New Adoption System for Aotearoa New Zealand](https://drbarbarasumner.substack.com/p/a-new-adoption-system-for-aotearoa) _2026-07-21 · Dr Barbara Sumner · ADOPTOLOGY - Adoption Deconstructed_ A Service to the Child ## [Happy Gotcha Day, Commander!](https://news.nathanwinograd.org/p/happy-gotcha-day-commander) _2026-07-21 · Nathan Winograd · Nathan Winograd_ On July 21, 2011, we found a little pigeon huddled behind the back wheel of a large, parked truck, a wing hanging low and limp by his side. ## [Cats found NOT GUILTY of decimating wildlife](https://news.nathanwinograd.org/p/cats-found-not-guilty-of-decimating) _2026-07-17 · Nathan Winograd · Nathan Winograd_ A new study on wildlife injuries and deaths finds that humans are framing cats for the harm they cause themselves ## [The battle to save Bruce continues](https://news.nathanwinograd.org/p/the-battle-to-save-bruce-continues) _2026-07-16 · Nathan Winograd · Nathan Winograd_ Ventura County officials intent on denying SPARC their day in court and Bruce an opportunity for life and happiness ## [Incapacity and the Adult Adoptee](https://drbarbarasumner.substack.com/p/in-the-making-of-a-good-law) _2026-07-15 · Dr Barbara Sumner · ADOPTOLOGY - Adoption Deconstructed_ In the making of a good law and the universal demand for equality, dignity and autonomy ## [Dogs are being neglected, abused, and killed by those tasked with protecting them](https://news.nathanwinograd.org/p/dogs-are-being-neglected-abused-and) _2026-07-10 · Nathan Winograd · Nathan Winograd_ In other news: Celebrating America. ## [I AM ... an adulterine ...](https://drbarbarasumner.substack.com/p/i-am-an-adulterine) _2026-07-07 · Dr Barbara Sumner · ADOPTOLOGY - Adoption Deconstructed_ A compendium of nouns, epithets, adjectives and euphemisms especially for adopted people ## [Wait! What did they say?](https://drbarbarasumner.substack.com/p/he-said-she-said-what) _2026-06-30 · Dr Barbara Sumner · ADOPTOLOGY - Adoption Deconstructed_ It's 1984 and adopters are not holding back. ## [If adoption is not a neutral practice...](https://drbarbarasumner.substack.com/p/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-good-adoption) _2026-06-23 · Dr Barbara Sumner · ADOPTOLOGY - Adoption Deconstructed_ can there be such a thing as a good adoption? ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ug77p6Q75djl) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Molehills Out of Mountains](https://drbarbarasumner.substack.com/p/molehills-out-of-mountains) _2026-06-16 · Dr Barbara Sumner · ADOPTOLOGY - Adoption Deconstructed_ A Response the the former chief ombudsman