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Macau Greyhounds In Deadly Race

March 17, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) Animals Australia is calling for the ban of the greyhound export trade to Macau, concerned that major animal abuse is occurring. Macau Greyhound statistics are extremely morbid. The dogs used for racing are kept in awful conditions, and according to the head of Macau’s animal control department, every imported dog is dead within three years. Dogs that finish the race outside of the top three spots are often killed. Read on for more on the sad lives of these greyhounds, and help end this cruelty by signing the petition below. — Global Animal

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New York Times Flip-Flops On Shark Fin

March 14, 2012

(SHARK FIN) The fight against shark finning has not only gained support, but people around the world are beginning to stop serving the controversial shark fin soup. The New York Times recently published a story about the potential bill banning the trade, sell, distribution, and possession of shark fins in New York. However, the same newspaper has another story published on their website: a recipe for shark fin soup! How hypocritical for a newspaper to publish both an article highlighting the continued slaughter of an endangered species, and a recipe that is responsible for the huge population decline. Read on for more. — Global Animal

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No Bullhooks In Baltimore For Circus Elephants

March 10, 2012

(CELEBRITY) MARYLAND — Jada Pinkett Smith is speaking out against the abuse of elephants in Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus shows. As the show heads for her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, Pinkett Smith expressed concern about protecting the elephants from the Baltimore-banned practice of bullhooking. In a letter to the Mayor, Pinkett Smith emphasizes how important these endangered mammals are, asking the Mayor to keep an eye on how the circus treats the elephants while in Baltimore. Read on to learn about the hard lives of circus elephants and what you can do to have your voice heard! — Global Animal

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The Mean Ladies Of Make-Up

March 6, 2012

(ANIMAL TESTING) For more than 20 years, Mary Kay, Estée Lauder, and Avon have been a few of the largest mainstream cosmetic companies on PETA’s cruelty-free lists. However, these cosmetic giants are now under fire for severely, and some say intentionally, misleading the public. As the Chinese government currently requires animal testing for cosmetics sold in China, PETA discovered that all three companies are, in fact, paying for animal testing. Make your voice heard: take action by submitting a letter letting these beauty giants know, concealed or not, animal testing is ugly. — Global Animal

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Heigl Has Beef With Utah “Ag Gag” Bill

March 5, 2012

(TAKE ACTION) Iowa has passed a bill banning undercover filming on farms, and now Utah is looking to pass a similar bill. Mercy for Animals, PETA and the ASPCA farm animal welfare program have all publicly opposed House Bill 187, nicknamed the “ag gag” bill, with help from celebrities such as Katherine Heigl. On PETA’s behalf, Heigl wrote a letter to each member of Utah’s House of Representatives. Read on to find out more on this “ag-gag” bill and what you can do to stop it. — Global Animal

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Shark Fin Soup: Cruel And Toxic!

March 5, 2012

(SHARK FIN SOUP) Shark fin soup is obviously harmful for sharks, but new findings show consuming it is harmful to humans as well. Read on to find out more on dangerous toxins found in the soup!

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UK Badger Cull To Go Ahead, Concerns Raised

March 4, 2012

(WILDLIFE) In an effort to prevent the spread of Bovine Tuberculosis (BTb) to domestic cattle, the UK Government has decided to allow badger killings for six weeks out of the year. While badgers may act as reservoirs for the disease, scientists believe the cull will have no significant contribution to the control of BTb. Read more from Global Animal’s UK Correspondent on the government’s decision and alternative, more humane strategies to prevent the transmission of BTb to cattle. — Global Animal

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Whale Meat On Amazon.com Vanishes

February 27, 2012

(WHALES) As the result of a successful petition, more than 145 whale meat products were removed overnight from Amazon’s Japan site. Although the online retailer has a policy banning the sale of illegal wildlife products, Amazon.jp was selling whale bacon, whale jerky, and whale stew, among other illegal animal products. The Environmental Investigation Agency, Humane Society International and thousands of protesters are demanding that Amazon enact a company-wide ban on the sale of all whale, dolphin and porpoise products. Read more on this shocking find and how animal advocates are responding. — Global Animal

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