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Guitarist Brian May Turns Estate Into Animal Refuge

July 16, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) ENGLAND — Brian May may be known for his wild music lifestyle when he was rocking with Queen, but now May is making headlines with his love for animals.  Recently, the Queen guitarist announced that his English estate, that he has called home for thirty years, will be home and sanctuary for injured wildlife.  New residents on May’s estate include badgers, hedgehogs, and owls.  The animal lover told The Sunday Times, “When I’m gone, people will no doubt remember me for Queen, but I would much rather be remembered for attempting to change the way we treat our fellow creatures”.  Read more to find out about May’s animal refuge and love for wildlife. — GLOBAL ANIMAL

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Puma Brand Considers Giving Leather The Boot

July 14, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) According to Puma’s chairman, Jochen Zeitz, changes to Puma’s use of leather needs to be made. The eco-friendly Zeitz recently voiced that the Puma company will be seeking alternatives to leather. Concerns of leather made goods include high carbon emissions and animal cruelty. With the desire to reduce pollution and decrease the amount of animals slaughtered yearly, the chairman urges everyone to take part in reducing the use of animal skin products. Read on for further information on what Puma is doing to protect the environment and animals. — Global Animal

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Hilary Swank Fights For Street Dogs

July 5, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) ROMANIA — Million Dollar Baby star and animal lover, Hilary Swank, is taking her fight for animal rights global. Last week the Oscar-winning actress visited Bucharest in an effort to promote the spay and neuter of animals as well as the important interaction between animals and individuals who are institutionalized. The actress, who feels that street dogs can be beneficial to humans who are disadvantaged, is on a mission for strays and has plans for her own charity, Hilaroo. Read on for more details on strays in Bucharest and Hilary’s charity. — Global Animal

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Olympics Controversy Over Use Of Live Animals

June 30, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) Danny Boyle has caused upset among six animal rights groups with his plan to use over 100 farm animals in the opening show for the 2012 London Olympics. According to the Slumdog Millionaire director, the three-hour spectacle is inspired by a speech from Shakespeare’s The Tempest. According to animal rights groups, not only would the show be traumatic and stressful to the animals, it may also get the Olympics organizing committee prosecuted under the 2006 Animal Welfare Act. Read on for why animal activists and the British farming industry are taking a stand. — Global Animal

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