(ANIMAL JOBS) Are you an animal lover looking for a recession-proof job? Then check out these five great gigs that put you working one-on-one with pets. Actually, one is more like one-on-number-two, but it sure pays well! — Global Animal
About Tazi Phillips
Tazi is an avid world traveler and animal lover, and has been all over from Argentina to Zanzibar. She has also been fortunate enough to work with elephants in Thailand, dogs and cats in Bali, and kiwi birds in New Zealand. She graduated from Boston University with a degree in Cultural Anthropology.Author Archive | Tazi Phillips
Santa’s Little Helpers (GALLERY)
(PET PICTURES) ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and adorable. Check out this gallery of beloved pets in their holiday attire and get in to the Christmas spirit. — Global Animal
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Superstition Leaves Black Pets Homeless
(PET ADOPTION) Black Dog and Black Cat Syndrome are real, but these phenomenons have more to do with screwy superstition than any overt ‘racism.’ Read why black pets are less likely to be adopted – and maybe buck the trend yourself with the next animal you adopt into your family. – Global Animal
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Trick-or-Treat! Pet Recipes For The Holiday
(PET TREATS) Halloween may be a time to gorge on all of those KitKats, but your pets shouldn’t have to miss out on the sweets. As you prepare your animal companions for a spooky holiday, why not whip up some tasty Halloween treats to go along with their costumes? They might not be able to trick-or-treat for candy, but they are sure to be happy with these delicious, pet-friendly treats! — Global Animal
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Laboratory Leather A Reality
(LEATHER) There might be a new item on the market soon for those who want to humanely enjoy the luxury of real leather. Scientists are attempting to develop meat in laboratories in order to bypass the controversial leather industry and create a sustainable food option for the growing human population. Modern Meadow, recently backed by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, expects to commercially produce in vitro leather within the next five years. Their goal is to modernize the leather industry by editing out the need to raise, slaughter and transport animals, creating an animal and environmentally friendly product. Read on for more on the future product. — Global Animal
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Cats Of YouTube Host Art Festival (VIDEOS)
(ANIMAL VIDEOS) Put your paws together for your favorite kitty! Thursday marked the first year of the Internet Cat Video Film Festival at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, screening the best of the best feline-themed videos. An estimated 10,000 cat lovers and fans showed up to support the contestants, who ranged from internet sensation Maru and his infatuation with cardboard boxes, to Snooky the ticking tabby. The museum showed 79 videos in 75 videos, but only one cat would triumph. It was the existential Henri, le Chat Noir, who took home this year’s Golden Kitty Award. Watch some of the videos below and vote which is your favorite! — Global Animal
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Vegetarian Michael Clark Duncan Dies At Age 54
(CELEBRITY NEWS) Actor Michael Clark Duncan died on Monday morning in Los Angeles at the age of 54 due to complications from a heart attack. Duncan is perhaps most well known for his role alongside actor Tom Hanks in the film The Green Mile, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1999. He also appeared in Armageddon, Sin City, and Planet of the Apes. The vegetarian actor will not only be remembered for his great performances, but also his love of animals. — Global Animal
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Pod Of 22 Pilot Whales Beached In Florida
(WHALES) FLORIDA — A pod of 22 pilot whales beached themselves at Florida’s Avalon Beach State Park on Saturday. Local volunteers and wildlife officials mobilized to save the marine mammals, but unfortunately only five survived. While the cause of the stranding is unknown, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is currently caring for the young survivors who will hopefully be moved to SeaWorld Orlando for their long-term care and eventual release back into the oceans. Read on for more on this latest beaching and the incredible effort made by volunteers to keep these amazing animals comfortable in their last moments. — Global Animal
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