(CELEBRITY NEWS) Country superstar Emmylou Harris is not only a music sensation but also an animal lover. Harris has turned her Nashville estate into an animal shelter. The “Boulder to Birmingham” singer is now adopting animals facing euthanasia and currently has 29 dogs in her program. Harris is also involved with a project that matches animals in need with people to care for them. Read on to see what inspired this music legend to share her home with shelter dogs.—Global Animal
(FUNNY ANIMALS) Although most people think of animals as harmless creatures, it turns out some of them have a dark and deviant side. Just like certain humans, some animals prefer to give themselves a five-finger discount, or rather a paw and claw one. Check out this funny gallery of animal thieves. — Global Animal
(DOG GALLERY) CALIFORNIA — The annual competition for the World’s Ugliest Dog took place on June 22 in Petaluma. . As usual, the event was packed with the Chinese crested breed, dogs who have a tendency for looking hilariously unsightly yet strangely cute. Although the contest might sound a bit mean, it’s actually full of love for these adorably unfortunate-looking pets. The award for the prestigious title is $1,000 and a year’s worth of dog cookies. This year’s winner is a Chinese crested pooch named Mugly. Take a look at the comical gallery, featuring some not so very handsome dogs. — Global Animal
(FAMOUS PETS) Some of the best movies and tv shows contain dogs as main characters. 101 Dalmatians influenced a whole generation of parents to go out and buy Dalmatian puppies, while Beethoven and Marley and Me reminded people about the responsibilities and the joys that go with pet parenthood. Whether it’s a movie or a tv show, most people have been touched by a dog character. Read on for a list of 10 famous dog actors and tell us which is your favorite. —Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) CHINA — A group of animal activists took a stand against the dog meat market in Yulin City, China. Eating dogs is common in China, and dog dishes are even found on restaurant menus. But as animal activism becomes stronger in the country, more people are questioning the gut-churning practice. Read on to see why people are finally opposing this shocking custom. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) PETA revealed their 2012 picks for Sexiest Vegetarians and the winners are actors Jessica Chastain and Woody Harrelson. Both have been proud vegetarians and vegans for many years. Chastain has been a vegan for five years and vegetarian for fifteen. She even famously refused to eat chicken on the set of The Help, insisting for a vegetarian option instead. Harrelson credits his 25 years of veganism for his acne-free skin. Congratulations to these sexy, animal-friendly stars!—Global Animal
(FAMOUS PETS) Is it an accident that President Obama’s dog Bo is getting a lot of attention lately? A new study by researchers at George Washington University suggest that it’s not. In fact it is a calculated move. Presidents often use dogs for photo opportunities to seem more relatable to the public. The study shows that many presidential pets often come out during difficult moments, like during Bill Clinton’s sex scandal. Read on to learn why pets make such good public relations partners. —Global Animal
(SCIENCE DISCOVERY) A new study published in the online journal Animal Cognition reveals that dogs do care when you cry. University of London researchers found that dogs were more likely to go up to a person who was crying than someone who was simply talking or humming. But does the study prove that dogs actually have empathy? — Global Animal
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