About Elisabeth Torres

Elisabeth graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in English/LIterature and Psychology. She is currently pursuing her masters at UCLA in Film and Television writing. During her time in Miami Elisabeth was on the swim team and marine mammal stranding team, and got to help with many water rescue and stranding situations. She currently resides in Santa Monica with her son, six month old english bulldog, Ernie. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going to the beach, running, and yoga.

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Taking The Voice From The Voiceless (VIDEO)

April 14, 2012

(ANIMAL CRUELTY) NEW YORK — Legislation is pending in New York state to ban devocalization, the process of cutting the vocal cords of dogs and cats to stifle sound. This cruel and dangerous practice is more common than you think. It’s popular among breeders, show dog exhibitors, sled dog racers, people who fight or breed animals illegally, animal hoarders, and selfish pet guardians. Already banned in Europe and Massachusetts, it’s time for the rest of the U.S. to follow suite. The amendment has already been weakened slightly to appease the veterinary lobby. Read on for more about devocalization, and how to ensure no more changes to the ban occur. — Global Animal 

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Shoot Down Law Benefiting Trophy Hunters

April 13, 2012

(TAKE ACTION) The U.S. House of Representatives is considering H.R. 4098, or the “Sportsman Heritage Act of 2012,” a new bill that combines several outrageous hunting plans. If it passes, H.R. 4098 will eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate ammunition, open up protected wilderness areas and national parks to hunting, and allow polar bear trophies killed in Canada to be brought into the U.S. Wrong on many levels, read on for more details and how to help kill the Sportsman Heritage Act of 2012. — Global Animal 

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Lance Eats Better, Lives Stronger

April 12, 2012

(CELEBRITY VEGANS) — Lance Armstrong has started a new diet called Engine 2, plant-based and completely organic, he claims he has never felt better. Armstrong says the diet has not only made his energy levels more consistent, but higher than they were before witha renewed mental sharpness. If this world-caliber athlete is feeling better than ever on a vegan diet than it may be worth a try! Read on for more details on Armstrong’s experience with a plant-based diet. — Global Animal 

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World’s Rarest Ducklings Hatch

April 11, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) MADAGASCAR — In 2006, Madagascan pochards were thought to be extinct until 22 were discovered nesting along a lake in Northern Madagascar. Since then, conservationists have taken these rare ducks to a breeding facility in hopes of increasing the population, restoring their environment, and releasing the ducks back into the wild. The newest batch of ducklings were the first to be born in the breeding center and are restoring hope that the breed can saved. Read on for more information on this adorable endangered species. — Global Animal 

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Leona Lewis Spends Easter With Animals

April 9, 2012

(CELEBRITY) ENGLAND — Singer Leona Lewis spent her Easter Sunday playing with animals and singing for charity at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, England. The sanctuary takes in abused and neglected animals, nurses them back to health, and gives them a loving home. Read on for more on Lewis’s involvement in this wonderful organization. — Global Animal  

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Lazy Panda Libidos

April 9, 2012

(PANDAS) New research has determined that while male pandas are able to reproduce 6 months out of the year, female pandas are only reproductively viable 24 to 72 hours out of year. Female pandas only have 1-2 cubs biannually, making the struggle to increase the population slow moving and challenging. As if their mating schedules didn’t make things difficult enough, the Smithsonian estimates that by 2080, only half the giant pandas natural habitat will be suitable to live in due to climate change. Read on for more information on the difficulty these animals face. — Global Animal 

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Lab Takes In Orphaned Duckling

April 6, 2012

(ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP) UNITED KINGDOM — Shortly after this duckling’s mother was mauled to death by a fox, he gained a new and unlikely mother figure. Fred, a labrador retriever found the orphaned duckling, now called Dennis, and they have been inseparable ever since. Read more on this adorable pair! — Global Animal 

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20 Dogs Rescued From Burning Building (VIDEO)

April 6, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) NEW JERSEY —  Thanks to new rescue equipment provided by the Humane Society, firefighters in Hopewell, New Jersey were able to save 20 dogs from a burning building. The pet oxygen masks were instrumental in revitalizing the dogs who suffered from smoke inhalation. The owners survived but because the house was destroyed, the animals are currently staying with neighbors or at the vet. Why there were 20 dogs in one house is unknown at this point, but animal control is investigating the situation. Read more on the story and watch the video below. — Global Animal 

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