Animals around the world. News for pet lovers and stories for animal lovers including animal welfare and wildlife conservation.
(PET HEALTH) Studies have shown that more than half of all dogs and cats are overweight, and the numbers are only rising. These overly plump pets are more prone to health problems, and American culture seems to be the one to blame for this growing issue. Read more to find out why treats and diet food could be helping your kitty or pooch pack on the pounds and what you can do to prevent it. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL POACHING) Despite being Thailand’s national symbol, the country’s elephants face many threats. Not only are elephants poached for their tusks and enslaved within the tourism industry, but they also face a new threat of being poached for their meat. This new practice surfaced last month once authorities discovered two slaughtered wild elephants in a national park in western Thailand. The poachers took the elephants’ sex organs and trunks for human consumption—a practice that some Asian cultures falsely believe will boost sexual prowess. Read on to learn more about the risks of extinction these elephants face. — Global Animal
(VEGAN RECIPE) For this Meat Free Monday, we have a nutritional yeast Quick Mac n Cheese recipe from Healthy Happy Life for a classic comfort food dish that is easy, creamy and healthy. Try this ”from scratch” recipe using nutritional yeast as the flavor base of the “cheese” sauce and sweet potato for added flavor, sweetness and texture. There’s nothing better than a good bowl of mac-n-cheese, so eat up! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SHELTER) Winter months are difficult for stray cats roaming the streets of New York. Leslie Farrell is an architect who has decided to take the matter into her own hands and build small shelters for these homeless felines to curl up in at night. This is how Architect for Animals came to life, an organization that initiates fundraising by hosting a one-night event known as Giving Shelter, which in turn benefits the Mayor’s Alliance For NYC’s Animals. The event displays the creative outdoor designs built by Architects for the city’s strays. Money is then donated to be put into use by the caregivers of NYC Feral Cat Initiative. Check out the different designs for these kitty condos. — Global Animal
(SHARK FIN SOUP) CHINA — Shangri-La Hotels, a major hotel chain in China, has taken shark fin soup off their menu for good. Since the peak of shark fin soup consumption is during the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival, their decision to take a step toward shark conservation right before the traditional celebration is profound. Not only does the hotel chain want to reverse the devastation of sharks killed for soup (36 million a year), Shangri-La hotels has also decided to begin phasing out Bluefin tuna and Chilean sea bass, both of which are highly endangered. Refusing to serve these three marine species will save thousands of fish, but equally as important, raise awareness and set an example to other hotels. Read more below for the full inspiring story! — Global Animal
(ANTI-FUR) Olivia Munn, former co-host of G4′s Attack of the Show, current correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and co-star of the upcoming Aaron Sorkin penned HBO drama, The Newsroom, has once again shed her clothes for the popular PETA campaign, “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur.” Originally posing nude back in April 2010, this time Munn’s back in front of the camera with a furry bunny friend to keep her bare backside warm. — Global Animal
(ANIMALS AND CELEBRITIES) What do you give the woman who has everything? Betty White doesn’t want jewelry, and she doesn’t want flowers, either. America’s Golden Girl Betty White wants you to help our four-legged friends by donating to MAF. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY ANIMAL PICTURES) Have you ever been told you look like a celebrity? Or how about an animal? You can’t help but giggle at some of these celebrities and their animal look-alikes. — Global Animal
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