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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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Unscrambling The Truth Behind Egg Farming

April 12, 2012

(FACTORY FARMING) The Humane Society of the United States released a new undercover video today that looks into the abhorrent conditions at Kreider Farms, a battery cage egg production facility in Pennsylvania. Nicholas Kristof, who recently wrote on arsenic found in chickens, reviewed the footage for an opinion piece in the New York Times. With chickens crammed into cages, dead birds sometimes left for weeks, flies and rodents, and the stench of ammonia, the conditions at Kreider Farms appear to rival McDonalds ex-egg supplier, Sparboe Farms. Read on for more on this new investigation and why some factory farms refuse to reform and meet industry standards. — 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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300 Dogs Rescued From Kalamazoo Puppy Mill

April 11, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) MICHIGAN — Over 300 animals were recently seized from a couple running a breeding facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The animals, which include dogs, cats, and two birds, were living in deplorable and unsanitary conditions in a location only fit for 36 animals. Covered in urine and feces, the animals have been removed and are now being taken care of at Allegan County Animal Shelter. With so many animals suddenly in need of medical care, the shelter is asking anyone in the local area to show support by volunteering or donating. Read on for the details of the seizure and how to support the shelter. — Global Animal

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An Animal Loving Idea For Your Birthday

April 10, 2012

(COMPASSIONATE LIVING) Kaitlyn Graziano, a New Jersey teen, chose to have a compassionate birthday. Instead of asking for fancy birthday gifts, Kaitlyn asked her family and friends to get pet supplies, and then donated them to a local animal shelter. If you’d like to do the same, simply go to the website of the animal shelter of your choice and see their donation wish list. Read more to find out more about this teen’s inspiring birthday idea. — Global Animal

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Megan’s Meat-Free Monday: Chocolate Chip Cookies

April 9, 2012

(VEGAN RECIPE) Who doesn’t love a simple chocolate chip cookie? Try this sweet and easy recipe for this week’s Meat-Free Mondays Challenge. I like to use cacao powder, a superfood, for a boost of extra chocolate flavor. Or leave it out for a more traditional chocolate chip cookie. Chocolate is a good source of magnesium and is full of antioxidants. It can also increase serotonin levels which makes us happy, but chocolate lovers already know that! — Global Animal

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Megan’s Meat-Free Monday: Guide To Easter

April 2, 2012

(VEGAN RECIPE) Let’s take the cruelty out of Easter! The U.S.A is responsible for some 75 billion eggs a year. Perhaps it’s time we retired the egg dyeing business. Instead, have the little ones finger paint, make macaroni necklaces, or cotton ball bunnies! As for what to eat for your Easter feast! Here are some easy fun food ideas. — Global Animal

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Elephants Take To The Sky In Style

April 1, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) CALIFORNIA — Bob Barker has made a name for himself with his tireless efforts protecting the world’s animals. Now, he’s stepping up for retired circus elephants. Paying a staggering $880,000 to privately fly three elephants to an elephant sanctuary in California, any price is right for Barker if it goes to saving animal lives. After being notified that traveling by trucks would compromise the survival of one of the three giant mammals, Barker offered to pay for the private flight inside a Russian cargo plane. Read on for details about how the former “Price is Right” host is giving more than money to animals in need. — Global Animal 

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