(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) Just days before Miss Connecticut, Erin Brady, was crowned Miss USA on June 16th, four former Miss USA winners have found themselves in PETA’s most recent anti-fur campaign. Although Brady is receiving a slew of attention over her wardrobe choices the other night, the four previous winners are being noticed for their lack of clothing. Read on — Global Animal
(ANIMAL CRUELTY) An Argentinian footballer was red carded and discharged from the game after viciously hurling a dog in an attempt to remove the animal from the sports field. During a match in the Tucumán Province against San Juan, a stray dog walked onto the field of play. Bella Vista player Enzo Jose Jimenez then aggressively picked up the dog by his throat and flung the helpless canine directly into a metal fence. Continue reading for more on Jimenez and this horrific story. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL LAWS) A recently proposed Michigan bill has the potential to make nationwide history as it would create the first state registry for convicted animal abusers, much like the Country’s current registry for sex offenders. If legislated, the law would ensure that animals be kept out of the hands of individuals incapable of providing loving care for them. Proving to be a major step forward for animal rights, this bill could strengthen the bonds between pets and their companions. Continue reading below to find out how this bill could change animal’s lives, and keep animals far away from abusers. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SHELTERS) Contrary to its claim to be a no-kill shelter, the Cattaraugus County SPCA in Olean, New York, is considered to be a perversion of no-kill by a number of former volunteers, board members, and concerned citizens. In fact, many are claiming the shelter is one of the more dangerous places for an animal to reside. Kelly Chaffee, former CCSPCA President and Board Member, has been quick to say that “the facility has been no-kill since 1985.” But many maintain that just because the animals are not euthanized at the shelter, does not mean that they are not emotionally and physically suffering. There is substantial proof regarding the neglect that these innocent animals suffer every single day. Animals at this facility are said to be confined in kennels for years, without socialization, veterinary care, or opportunities for placement into loving homes. Read on for more on this investigation and sign the petitions requesting reform. — Global Animal
(PET CARE) This week, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is opening its Behavioral Rehabilitation Center at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey. The two-year research project will help rehabilitate dogs that are victims of animal cruelty by helping them overcome their fears. If researchers are successful, the project could have a widespread impact on easing fear, anxiety, and shyness in abused dogs across the nation. Read on to learn more about this innovative and exciting new program. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) According to the ASPCA, approximately 5 to 7 million pets enter animal shelters nationwide every year, and approximately 3 to 4 million are euthanized—that’s one every six and a half seconds. In addition, millions more are abandoned, only to suffer from illness or injury before their untimely death. However, many are fighting to change these statistics. One is photographer Frank Bruynbroek, who dedicated 15 years of his life into the creation of Compawssion: Portraits of Rescued Dogs. The touching collection of black and white, film portraits of rescued dogs shows audiences what it means to be a dog who has been abandoned and then rescued. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL LAWS) Oftentimes it seems like animal abusers don’t suffer any consequences for their actions. But the state of Pennsylvania is making sure that those who mistreat animals pay an actual price. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill titled HB 82 which declares that the cost of seized animals will be provided for by those they were taken away from. This should be a great relief to animal rescues and shelters who, up until now, had to pay great sums of money from their own funds to care for seized animals. Hopefully other states will follow. Read on to find out more details about this important new bill. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) On Monday, Iran announced that the nation had successfully launched a rocket carrying a live monkey into space as a prelude to the Islamic republic’s goal of a manned mission. State media claims the monkey was launched 70 miles in an “indigenous bio-capsule,” the Kavoshgar rocket dubbed “Pishgam” (Farsi for “Pioneer”), but gave no other details except that the monkey returned safely. In a statement, animal rights group PETA said, ”Iran is repeating the wasteful and cruel mistakes that marked the darkest days of the space race. Monkeys are highly intelligent and sensitive animals who not only are traumatised by the violence and noise of a launch and landing but also suffer when caged in a laboratory before and – if they survive – after a flight.” Now, for the second time, PETA is reaching out to the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), urging them to stop this cruel practice. Fortunately, the European Space Agency (ESA), which is very active in space exploration, has declined any interest in monkey research and does not consider any need or use for such results. Read the New York Times article below for more on this inhumane event. — Global Animal
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