About Alisa Manzelli

Alisa received her BA in Literature/Writing from UC San Diego. She currently attends Loyola Marymount University, where she plans to receive her MA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. A self-proclaimed cat lady, Alisa has grown up with cats throughout her entire life and currently cares for a rescued Calico named Penny Lane.

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Hemingway Cats Draw Tourists And A Legal Battle

January 16, 2013

(CATS) The Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, Florida has become synonymous for its reputation as the one-time dwelling of late author as well as its 45 six-toed gypsy cats—descendants of the cats Ernest Hemingway actually kept while he lived in the house. For generations, the Hemingway cats have been said to foster good luck, but last month, the the United States Court of Appeals ruled that the agency has the power to regulate the cats under the Animal Welfare Act. Because the museum advertises the cats as a part of the attraction, the agency feels that the museum requires a federal license for exhibiting animals. However, while a number of investigators have been sent out to visit the Hemingway cats over the years, all have found nothing but a bunch of fat and happy felines. Read on to learn more the curious case. — Global Animal

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19 Dogs You Need In 2013 (GALLERY)

January 16, 2013

(DOG PICTURES) Is the New Year already off to a rough start? Maybe you just need one of these 19 dogs in your life! Check out this clever photo gallery, provided by Buzzfeed. — Global Animal

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Dogs Interrupt Soccer Game, Cuteness Ensues (VIDEO)

January 16, 2013

(ANIMAL VIDEO) A soccer game between Turkish team Galatasaray and Germany’s VfR Aalen was brought to a halt this past weekend after a pair of unlikely players darted onto the field. Two Labrador Retriever pups entered the field about 52 minutes into the game playing tug-of-war with what appears to be a plastic bag. The whistle was blown and the match came to a standstill as the players watched the pups in awe. The dogs even stopped by to say ‘hello’ to player 33, Cidimar Rodrigues da Silva. Watch the video of the adorable interruption and have a laugh. — Global Animal

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Paul Watson Steps Down From Sea Shepherd

January 15, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) Founder and president of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS), Paul Watson, has recently announced his resignation as President of the U.S. and Australia chapters as well as his command of the ship Steve Irwin and as campaign leader for Operation Zero Tolerance. In compliance with a court ruling to temporarily block the SSCS from attacking whalers or coming within 450 metres of their ships in the Antarctic, Watson has now taken on the role as an “observer,” working behind the scenes for the anti-poaching organization. With Watson removing himself and the U.S. chapter named specifically in the ruling, the anti-whaling organization’s other international chapters are free to move forward with their conservation efforts. Read on to learn more about the activist’s bold decision. — Global Animal

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Washington Humane Society Flocks To The Rescue

January 14, 2013

(FARM) Last week, the Washington Humane Society came to the rescue of 106 fuzzy chicks who, thanks to a shipping error, were recently waylaid at a post office in Northeast D.C. The ownership of the baby Rhode Island Reds—who were initially destined for Blountsville, Alabama—was eventually transferred to the D.C. Post Office over concern that the chicks would not survive another trip. The chicks were then wisely relayed to the Washington Humane Center who provided them with heating lamps, blankets, food, and water until moving to their new home alongside our friends at Farm Sanctuary in New York. Read on to learn more about this heartwarming rescue story and watch the video below. — Global Animal

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Ohio Governor Signs Puppy Mill Law

January 14, 2013

(PUPPY MILLS) Last week, Governor John Kasich signed Senate Bill 130—set to take effect this spring—that will finally crack down on puppy mills in the state of Ohio. Under the new law, large-scale dog breeding establishments will be subject to new state licensing and annual veterinary inspections. Read on to learn more about the progressive step forward for the state formerly known as a “haven for disreputable large-scale dog breeders.” — Global Animal

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United Airlines Bans Shipping Primates To Labs

January 11, 2013

(ANIMAL TESTING) Thanks to PETA’s vigorous year-long campaign on social media as well as in public protests, United Airlines has finally decided to ban the transport of primates to laboratories—following in the footsteps of Air Canada who also banned the shipment of primates at the end of last year. That means not a single major airline based in North America will transport primates to laboratories where they are confined and tortured for their entire lives. Read on to learn more about this tremendous victory! — Global Animal

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Dog Mistaken For Lion In Virginia

January 11, 2013

(ANIMAL NEWS) A labradoodle with a very convincing haircut has caused quite an uproar amongst residents of Norfolk, Virginia this week after being mistaken for a lion roaming the streets of their quiet neighborhoods. With a dyed tail and a fluffy coat groomed to resemble a lion’s mane by professional groomers, DoggyStyle, this king of canines is actually a Labrador-poodle mix named Charles the Monarch. Read on to learn more about Virgnia’s very-own lab-a-lion. — Global Animal

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