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A Dog’s Grace Finds Hope In Tragedy

October 23, 2012

(TOUCHING TALE) NEW YORK — This week, a New York Times story of a pregnant woman and her ill dog, Gracie, pulled at American’s heartstrings and reminded us why dogs are man’s best friend. After Gracie became critically sick, needing $4,000 in surgery, the woman and her husband were faced with a very difficult decision. And in a sad twist of fate, the woman was forced to deal with yet another tragedy. Ultimately, her poodle puppy underwent a successful surgery and healed alongside her grieving guardians. Read the story to see how this couple coped with the challenges of life with the help of their loyal dog. — Global Animal

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Social Media Users Help End Illegal Animal Trade

October 22, 2012

(ANIMAL TRADE) SOUTH AFRICA — For the month of October, Africam is using social media to help fight the ongoing illegal animal trade. Many other organizations, including World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), are joining forces to help spread the #killthetrade message and invite people across the world to participate. Anyone can help spread awareness by simply going to Africam.com and choosing between four different safari cameras located amongst the real African wildlife. Read on to see how you can help eliminate the illegal ivory trade. — Global Animal

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37 Lucky Pups Rescued

October 22, 2012

(ANIMAL CRUELTY) DUBLIN — Nearly forty puppies suffering from various infections were rescued by Dublin police this week. After an officer stopped two cars on the road and saw a variety of beagles, cocker spaniels, and Jack Russells in the backseat, the pups were seized and taken to The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA). Employees speculated the find to be a “case of animal trafficking from puppy farms within Ireland, destined for the UK.” In light of this incident, it is important to be careful when sourcing your puppy and remember that adoption is always the best option. Read on for more on this major rescue. — Global Animal

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Could Snow Leopards Become Domestic Cats?

October 19, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) PAKISTAN — In an effort to conserve Snow Leopards, an expert has proposed that we begin labeling the big cats as a domestic animal. Snow Leopards are an endangered species and have witnessed a recent decline in population due to hunting and retaliation by farmers. Labeling these cats as domestic could mean that farmers would be compensated for any of their livestock killed by the Snow Leopards. The expert, Shafqat Hussain, claims that people can easily co-exist with these leopards as they have never been known to attack people, and therefore there is no reason to consciously separate the two. Read on to see why some do not agree with the controversial proposal, and give us your feedback. — Global Animal

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India’s Leopards Killed By The Week

October 16, 2012

(POACHING) INDIA — A report conducted by the World Wide Fund for Nature last month revealed that at least four leopards are killed every week in India, skinned for their fur or even mauled for their bones. Already, humans have recently been posing as a major threat to these endangered animals through exhausting the abundance of forests’ resources. While these leopards’ habitats have been wrecked, the population of their prey – unable to survive without the goods of the forest – have simultaneously decreased. Leopards are suffering in more ways than one at the hands of humans. — Global Animal

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Research Chimps Retired, Not Exactly Free

October 12, 2012

(ANIMAL TESTING) LOUISIANA — The National Institute of Health (NIH) revealed last month that they will be retiring 110 chimpanzees from a Louisianan research center in an attempt to help end animal testing. While ten of the chimps will be moved to a nearby sanctuary, the other 100 will be moved to another research institute in Texas. There, they will be ineligible for testing or research, but will be permitted to take part in any behavioral studies. The lucky ten chimpanzees en route to the sanctuary Chimp Haven will no longer have to suffer through animal testing. Read on for more on this bittersweet news. — Global Animal

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Buried Alive Puppy Finds Hope

October 11, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) FLORIDA — Police officers discovered a newborn puppy buried alive last month, just six-inches underground. The officers immediately rushed the dog to a local hospital where he was treated and has since been improving tremendously. Unable to open his eyes, the young pup was estimated be around seven days old when officers found him. While the puppy is now safe with veterinarians and will soon be placed up for adoption, officials are on the lookout for the perpetrator. Read on for more details on how the puppy was discovered and rescued. — Global Animal

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No Justice For Dog Murderer

October 11, 2012

(ANIMAL CRUELTY) CALIFORNIA — A 42-year-old man convicted of beating his neighbor’s German Shepherd to death last April has been sentenced to a year in jail and denied the right to own or care for any animal for the next 10 years. However, the man could have faced more than four years in prison. While this punishment might seem sufficient to some, others may be wondering if this man should ever be allowed to live, never mind own a pet again. — Global Animal

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