(ANIMAL NEWS) Meow, the 39-pound cat surrendered to a New Mexico animal shelter, passed away over the weekend from complications with his weight. The charming orange-and-white tabby, who was a guest on the TODAY Show, developed sudden respiratory problems that specialists were unable to treat in time. Read on for more on the pudgy Meow, and why it is so important to take your pet’s health, and weight, seriously. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) With nearly 900 dolphins and 1,500 marine seabirds found dead on the northern coast of Peru, scientists are still scrambling for answers as to why. While some specialists blame pollution and pesticides for the deaths, others believe it could be seismic testing, disease, or starvation. Although government officials say that the two events are unrelated, there are overlapping factors, one of which is a common food source, anchoveta. Read on for further developments into this marine mystery, and what it could mean for sea life and people. — Global Animal
(DOLPHINS) TURKEY — Free Willy trainer, Jeff Foster, has been hard at work for over a year preparing the release of two captive bottle nose dolphins, Tom and Misha, into the wild. The effort is part of the Back to the Blue project, a risky and controversial program that reintroduces captive animals into their native habitat. Before Tom and Misha were found by conservationists in 2010, they spent four years in a filthy hotel pool that allowed guests to pay money to “swim” with dolphins. Now they enjoy swimming in their sea pen and learning to hunt live fish. Both dolphins will be released in just a few days and their progress and whereabouts will be tracked carefully. If they are reintroduced successfully it could increase biodiversity awareness in Turkey, and set an example for the marine mammal entertainment industry worldwide. Read on for more on Tom and Misha. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) Pamela Anderson has written a letter to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) president Michel Platini asking him to address Ukraine’s cruel preparation methods for Euro 2012. To get ready for the upcoming soccer tournament, Ukraine, the co-host of the event, is exterminating homeless animals. An estimated 7, 000 dogs a month have been hanged, shot, or poisoned. Even football players are asking that Ukraine find other methods to deal with the stray population. A country hosting such a big sports event has the responsibility of setting a better example than that. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) NEW ORLEANS — Bob Barker is at it again! This time the animal activist and retired “Price Is Right” host donated $380,000 to open a new sanctuary for five HIV-infected chimps after they were denied from other sanctuaries due to their illness. Read more below on Barker’s newest philanthropic quest. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) The culprits who kidnapped Dirk, a fairy penguin, from the Queensland Sea World in April have received their punishment. Rhys Owen Jones and Keri Mules must to pay a fine and make a formal apology to Sea World and the Australian public for their inebriated actions. Read on for the ridiculous tale of how these two young men spent their Saturday night, and how they are paying for it. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE) UNITED STATES — A reporter recently discovered a hidden section of the Department of Agriculture, named Wildlife Services. This little-known organization is responsible for monitoring wildlife across North America. However, since the year 2000, 50,000 animals — some even federally protected — died by the people working for the agency while attempting to regulate wolf and coyote populations. Not only were these accidental wildlife killings discovered, but people have also been the casualties of the department’s methods. Has a government agency been corrupted? Read on for the shocking details of the mysterious Wildlife Services. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) OHIO — Two leopards, two primates, and a bear that survived the Ohio exotic animal massacre are being returned to the wife of the man who released them. In October, Terry Thompson released 56 animals from his farm before committing suicide. Although Ohio passed a bill that will ban the new ownership of exotic animals, existing owners, like Marian Thompson, will be able to keep their “pets.” Read on for more on this unfortunate news. — Global Animal
Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.
and a portion of all purchases is donated to Global Animal Foundation:
