Animals around the world. News for pet lovers and stories for animal lovers including animal welfare and wildlife conservation.
Rhino “cures” — Something as expensive as gold, like the horn of a rhinoceros used for Traditional Chinese Medicine, might seem valuable, but it has no medicinal properties. The belief that rhino horns are a great cure, however, is largely responsible for illegal rhino poaching, which results in a reduction in the rhinoceros population by 90% in the last 40 years.
Read on to learn why the horn will not cure your ailments, and the superstition is an atrocity.
(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
(VEGETARIAN/VEGAN LIVING) Want to make a positive change in your life during lent? Give up a meat-based diet and go vegetarian, or better still, vegan. Here are 15 powerful reasons you’re benefitting yourself, the planet, and animals with this plant-based diet. – Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) The infamous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins this weekend. The Iditarod is a two-week, 1,100-mile long race across Alaska, one of the toughest sled dog races anywhere. At least one dog has died in most of the previous races, this includes 20 since 2005. There have also been numerous reports of dog abuse, and since most of the dogs in the race are bred precisely for racing, the ones that don’t make great runners are oftentimes simply killed off. Proponents of the race argue that the hyper breeds that partake in it enjoy running, and that their wolf ancestors are known for endlessly roaming the woods. But it’s more than a stretch to compare a grueling 125 miles a day with a sled attached to your back, to just roaming around in the woods for fun. Read on to find out more about this brutal race. — Global Animal
(VEGAN RECIPE) Meat-free Monday’s are getting a makeover! Our very own vegan chef, Megan, will share her own recipes every Monday. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, semi-veg or just looking to cut down on your meat intake,s you’ll always find a tasty recipe here! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL POACHING) After the poaching massacre in Cameroon of 450 elephants, officials are contemplating legalizing ivory. Since ivory is highly prized and profitable, the slaughter of hundreds of elephants and rhinos for ivory harvesting has raised concern about the welfare of these large mammals. With ivory being used for jewelry, musical instruments, decoration, and a supposed “curable” medicinal substance, talk has begun to try and lessen the value of it. Read on to learn about how this deadly trade is effecting elephants and rhinos. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL CONNECTION) TEXAS — The Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center has started a pilot program called the Dream Seekers Animal Rescue and Training. So far, the program includes Alice, a 2-year-old dachshund/terrier mix, and Devin Olguin and DeAndra Moffett, her first trainers. The idea is that by helping to train an animal, incarcerated youth will develop certain character traits like empathy, responsibility, and patience. Wonderful programs like this, including Prison Tails which matches prisoners with ‘unadoptable dogs,’ are becoming more and more popular as they continue to yield positive results. Read on to find out how these programs help rehabilitate both animals and people. — Global Animal
(VEGAN/VEGETARIAN LIVING) NEW YORK — This weekend is New York City’s second annual Vegetarian Food Festival, a mixture of the city’s best vegan and vegetarian food, entertainment, and information booths. Throughout the weekend there will be presentations from popular animal rights activists as well as outreach tables from organizations including Mercy for Animals, Sea Shepherd, Compassion Over Killing and Peta. Food and animal lovers alike read on for more information on this event! — Global Animal
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