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Morrissey Reminds Us That Meat Is Murder

April 26, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) When it comes to animal advocacy, The Smiths ex-frontman Morrissey never shies away from “controversial” statements. And it seems the 52-year-old crooner has no plans to stop. In a new interview, the animal rights champion calls women who wear fur “idiots.” In 2005, The Smiths ex-frontman was awarded the Linda McCartney Memorial award from PETA for his tireless efforts to promote a cruelty-free lifestyle. He continually and bravely speaks up for those who have no voice. — Global Animal

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Bill Maher Tweets Against New Hunting Act

April 25, 2012

(CELEBRITY) Outspoken comedian Bill Maher recently tweeted against the ”Sportsman’s Heritage Act of 2012.” Calling the legislation “bullish-t,” Maher spoke out to his followers against the proposal. Already passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, if the Senate approves the law, the lives of wild animals like polar bears could be up for commercial hunt. Read on to learn about Bill Maher’s passion for polar bears, and what you can do to reach your Senators. — Global Animal 

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Leonardo DiCaprio Urges Big Cat Protection

April 24, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Leonardo DiCaprio is speaking out against private ownership of exotic animals. The handsome actor went on Twitter and Facebook to voice his disapproval of people in the U.S. keeping exotic animals as pets. He urged his Twitter followers to sign a letter to members of Congress to prevent another Ohio tragedy from happening. Read on for the actor’s own words, and to take action. — Global Animal

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Megan’s Meat Free Monday: Zucchini Pasta In Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

April 23, 2012

(VEGAN RECIPE) In honor of yesterday’s Earth Day, I wanted to share one of my favorite recipes for this week’s Meat-Free Mondays Challenge. This is a cold “pasta.” Replacing pasta with zucchini is a good way to pack in a few more nutrients, color and flavor. Even better, the zucchini twirls on a fork just like spaghetti! — Global Animal

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Michael Vick Speaks Out Against Cockfighting

April 23, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Your eyes do no deceive you. The same Michael Vick who was incarcerated for running a dog fighting operation is now taking a stand against cock-fighting. Vick believes that cocking fighting penalties in Alabama should be tougher. Right now the maximum fine for cockfighting in the Heart of Dixie is only $50. Whether this is just a way to improve his public image or not, we agree with Vick’s message. Read on for more information. — Global Animal 

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Red Meat: How Bad Is It Really?

April 22, 2012

(CULTURE) Pledge to save a life on Earth Day. Your own! Earth day encourages us all to recognize our impact on the environment, and one of the biggest impacts one can make on this environment is to stop eating animals. Animals raised for consumption lead to the emission of enormous amounts of greenhouse gases, depletion of oxygen and wastes tons of water. Read on for startling meat-eating statistics, and why going vegetarian is not only better for the environment, but better for you. Need more encouragement? Check out our Meat-Free Monday recipes! — Global Animal

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Goats Suffer From Cruel Military Training

April 20, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) PETA has released a very disturbing video from a concerned whistle-blower where, at a Coast Guard training course in Virginia, military hired instructors mutilate live goats. The “trauma treatment” training is supposed to help with learning how to care for a wounded person on a battlefield, yet studies have shown that training on simulators is much more effective. Why is the military still using these abhorrent and outdated methods? Read on to learn more about this inefficient training, and to sign the petition to end this pointless suffering. — Global Animal

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Cop Jumps The Gun, Kills Dog (VIDEO)

April 18, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) TEXAS — An Austin police officer stands accused of fatally shooting a man’s dog while responding to the wrong address on a domestic disturbance call.  The officer’s use of deadly force has been defended as being within the officer’s right and there has been no investigation and no disciplinary action. Yet, this is not the first time a domestic animal has been wrongly shot to death by a police officer. The problem is: officers typically do not receive instruction in animal behavior, which can lead them to misinterpret a non-threatening dog’s intentions as hostile. All too often, these officers resort to lethal force when other options are available (i.e. pepper spray or calling animal control). Unfortunately, until more police departments start teaching their officers how to deal with animals, this will not be the last dog to be victimized by cops. Friends of Cisco and his guardian have created a Facebook page dubbed Justice for Cisco where over 50,000 supporters have demonstrated their support. Read on to learn more about the story and show your support on the Justice for Cisco Facebook page. — Global Animal

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