(PET TV) Animal-loving entrepreneurs in San Diego have launched a new 24-hour channel for dogs, DOGTV. Daily programs include dog’s-eye-perspectives from within a moving car, dogs playing with balls, and nap time. All programming is run with the hope of helping dogs, often lonely at home, from boredom, or developing stress and separation issues problems. Read on for this new channel catered to canines. — Global Animal
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Somerhalder Has Soft Spot For Homeless Cats
(CELEBRITIES AND ANIMALS) Ian Somerhalder is set to receive an award, and it’s not for his acting. The actor is nominated to receive the United States Humane Society’s notable Wyler Award. Somerhalder has taken a stand for animals many times, even petitioning Congress to protect a number of species, but it is his work for homeless cats that has gotten him noticed this time. Read on for more on this animal loving celebrity. — Global Animal
In Dogs We Trust: Presidents And Their Pets
(FAMOUS PETS) As we celebrate George Washington’s birthday and America’s leaders today, it just doesn’t seem right to leave out those who gave their unconditional love and support to our presidents, their pets. Read on for the beloved, and sometimes strange, animals of the 44 United States Presidents. — Global Animal
Meat Free Monday: Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
(VEGAN RECIPE) Who ever thought you could take the cheese out of cheesecake? Celebrate this week’s Meat-Free Mondays Challenge by indulging in a tasty pumpkin version of this dessert classic. Spice it up with almonds, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Happy eating! — Global Animal
Friends With (Health) Benefits
(PET NEWS) Being a pet guardian might have a positive effect on an important vital organ: the heart. Researchers at Kitasato University in Japan, conducted an experiment involving the variation in heartbeats in people with pets and those without pets. Heartbeat variations are important to maintain a healthy heart, and evidence suggests that pets could play a big role in protecting their guardians from deadly heart diseases. Read on for what researchers are discovering. — Global Animal
Westminster Dog Show Changes Brand
(ANIMAL ADVERTISING) The big news at this week’s 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was Best in Show winner, Malachy, a Pekingese. But the post-show press seemed to revolve around the kennel club and broadcasting partner, USA, for severing the show’s 24-year-long relationship with advertiser, Pedigree. The dog show and cable network’s reasoning behind the parting of ways was placed upon Pedigree’s shelter dog advertisements. Citing that the commercials leave viewers upset and often cause them to change the channel, the dog show opted to drop Pedigree for new sponsor, Purina. Read more on the advertising controversy and the dog show below. — Global Animal
Two Horse Unit To Be Disbanded (VIDEO)
(POLICE HORSES) WINNIPEG — As a cost-cutting measure, the Winnipeg Police Service may cut its mounted patrol unit, which consists of two officers and two black Percheron thoroughbred horses. The officers believe these horses help police form more cordial relationships with community members. Read on for more on these two horses in Winnipeg. — Global Animal
Uggie Takes The Golden Collar
(ANIMAL ACTORS) Monday night marked the first annual Golden Collar Awards in Los Angeles, recognizing the year’s best work in film and television featuring dogs. Double-nominee, Uggie, the Jack Russel terrier from the films The Artist and Water For Elephants, walked away with the night’s top honor, even after Martin Scorsese’s endless lobbying for Hugo‘s antihero, a Doberman named Blackie. Read on for the canine nominees Uggie beat out, plus the night’s other winners. — Global Animal
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