GlobalAnimal.org’s animal rights, animal activism, wildlife conservation section. Find ways to help animals and change animal welfare laws and legislation, including petitions. Read news about Sea Shepherd, Save Japan Dolphins, and endangered species.
(COMPASSIONATE LIVING) LOS ANGELES — Ellen DeGeneres has been a vegan since 2008 and now she’s partnered up with her wife, Portia de Rossi, singer Chrissie Hynde, and producer Steve Bing, to open a vegan restaurant. The cruelty free menu will be designed by chef Tal Ronner, who also catered Ellen’s wedding. — Global Animal
(VEGAN RECIPES) Chef Doran Petersan of Sticky Fingers Bakery in Washington, DC introduced some yummy vegan treats on The Today Show. Petersan shared her recipe for vegan red velvet cupcakes, brownie s’mores, and champagne cupcakes. Read on for how to make these delicious vegan sweets for your significant other this Valentine’s Day. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) CANADA—Clothing company Canada Goose Inc. is being virtually occupied by supporters of the Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals. The Facebook protestors are opposing the company’s use of coyote fur trims. Coyotes are often captured in leg-hold traps, which are legal in every province in Canada, and often mutilate themselves trying to get out. Last year Global Animal ran a story on a fashion trend that harms roosters, and now Coyotes in Canada are being targeted for the sake of fashion. Canada Goose claims that their use of fur is “ethical and responsible” and that they only use fur to prevent frostbite. This seems hardly accurate as there are numerous alternative materials better suitable to keep the body dry and warm. The coats are also sold in areas where frostbite is not a threat. Read on to find out how the protestors got their message through. — Global Animal
(VEGAN RECIPE) Get ready for Valentine’s Day with this Meat-Free Mondays Challenge! Cook up this delicious, heart-shaped recipe for your significant other, or indulge in it year round. It’s always a good time for breakfast! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) When people think of adopting abandoned pets, they usually think of a nearby shelter or website that offers rescues within the area. Pilots N’ Paws, however, has taken a different approach: flight. — Global Animal
(DOLPHIN NEWS) On December 16, Sea Shepherd volunteer Erwin Vermeulen was arrested in Taiji, Japan for “pushing” a Japanese hotel employee. The Dolphin Resort Hotel employee was supposed to be keeping people away from the area because the hotel was transporting dolphins from cages in the ocean into the hotel. The employee claims Vermeulen shoved him in the chest while taking pictures of dolphins. Vermeulen says he didn’t have to push anyone to get better pictures, because he simply walked right past the employee who was busy talking on his cell phone. DNA evidence conducted during the trial proved Vermeulen had no physical contact with the employee. Yet Erwin Vermeulen has spent 56 days in Japanese prison, and continues to be held. Read on for more info on the recent Sea Shepherd news. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) — Today the Global Animal Foundation donated $2,000 to The Dog Spot Rescue for the immediate aid of the 35 remaining dogs left at the Kern County Fairgrounds. In January, 180 dogs were rescued from an animal rescuer that turned animal hoarder. Duain Preitz called officials asking for help with around 100 animals after his rescue organization was under threat of eviction. Police arrested Preitz on suspicion of felony animal cruelty after officials found not 100 animals, but a compound full of 215 live animals, most of them dogs, but also including cats, horses, ducks, chickens, and a pig. An undisclosed number of animals were already deceased. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL ADVOCATE) Stella McCartney has been a champion for animals most of her life. The daughter of avid animal rights activists Paul and the late Linda McCartney, Stella uses no fur or leather in her fashion collections. In a new PETA exposé, Stella reveals the horrific details of the leather industry. Read on to learn more about why leather is not only bad for animals but also for the environment. — Global Animal
and a portion of your purchase – in any department – is donated to Global Animal Foundation.
