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TAKE ACTION is GlobalAnimal.org’s animal rights and activism section. Find ways to help pets and save farm animals as well as change animal welfare laws and legislation, including petitions. Since animals do not have voices, people must act in defense of animals.

Rehab For Orphaned Rhinos

January 20, 2012

(RHINOCEROS) SOUTH AFRICA — In response to the dramatic increase in poaching, rhino rehabilitation expert Karen Trendler developed The Orphaned Rhino Response Project to rehabilitate rhino calves whose mothers were killed by poachers. A team of trained rescuers rush to the scene after  reported cases of poaching to provide medical care for any calves left behind. After initial treatment the rhinos are transported to the rehab facility and prepared for release into the wild. Read on to learn more about this amazing organization and how you can help! — Global Animal

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Four Tigers Butchered To Be Decorations (TAKE ACTION)

January 18, 2012

(EXOTIC ANIMAL SMUGGLING) THAILAND — Four tigers were slaughtered recently for their skins, skulls, and bones for alleged interior decorating projects, and the parts were confiscated en route to China by Thai postal customs in Bangkok. These murders were committed by an unknown gang trafficking group, and they still remain unpunished. The inhumane practice of poaching wild tigers is aiding to their vastly decreasing numbers, and currently worldwide only 3,200 exist in their natural habitat. Action must be taken to preserve these majestic creatures in the wild and bring the killers to justice. Read more about this specific incident and learn how to take action to protect tigers from future and possibly permanent destruction. — Global Animal

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PA Police Propose To Shoot Strays (TAKE ACTION)

January 6, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) PENNSYLVANIA— In the midst of financial woe, Pennsylvania’s capital city Harrisburg is considering allowing police officers to shoot stray dogs. As a cost-cutting measure, city officials reduced their yearly financial contribution to the local Humane Society by $50,000. Instead of directing strays toward shelters, the city of Harrisburg contemplates an inhumane alternative as a way to get strays off the streets. — Global Animal

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Tarsiers Threatened, Commit Suicide

December 13, 2011

(TAKE ACTION)Tarsiers have a lot of anxiety. And why are they so stressed? Tourists have flocked to the Philippines to check out these tiny, overwhelmingly cute primates, poking and taking pictures. And if that isn’t enough, tarsiers have a tendency to commit suicide when too stressed out or when caged in small spaces. Read on for more information on the dwindling numbers of tarsiers and what you can do to help. — Global Animal

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92 Animals Rescued In Branson, MO

December 4, 2011

(ANIMAL RESCUE) BRANSON, MO — Today in Branson, Missouri 92 animals were rescued from a home where they were forced to live in sub-standard, filthy living conditions. Of the 92 animals, there were 40 dogs as well as cats, birds and ferrets. The woman who lives in the home claims she was running a personal animal rescue service. Missouri Department of Agriculture rescued the 92 animals and immediately transferred custody of them over to the Humane Society of Missouri. Read on for more on how you can help and/or adopt one of the 92 mistreated pets. — Global Animal

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Willie Nelson Fights Against Canine Profiling

November 29, 2011

(ANIMAL RIGHTS) Singer-songwriter Willie Nelson has been wearing his activist hat as of late. Last week, Nelson spoke out in favor of Ohio House Bill 14, which would remove a law that declares certain breeds vicious, i.e., canine profiling. Nelson, a long time dog lover and animal rights activist, published a letter asking Ohio residents in support of the bill to contact their state senators, as it already passed in the House of Representatives. Read on for more from Nelson and the rest of the Rolling Stone piece. And to all the Global Animals out in Ohio, please help in getting this bill passed. — Global Animal

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Give Thanks For Animals: Donate To Shelters

November 24, 2011

(ANIMAL SHELTERS/TAKE ACTION) Not everyone can adopt a pet from a shelter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help out shelter animals by donating old blankets and towels. Most animal shelters don’t have enough money to buy comfort items like blankets and toys, so many animals suffer from exposure and stress. Read on to learn how you can help make the lives of these animals better. — Global Animal

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Give Thanks For Animals: Volunteer At A Shelter

November 23, 2011

(ANIMAL SHELTERS/TAKE ACTION) You don’t need a lot of money to help animals this holiday season. All you need to volunteer at an animal shelter is you! Read on to find out how you can help out a shelter near you. — Global Animal

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