(ANIMAL WELFARE) For centuries people have flocked to zoos to see wild animals up close. But many believe that keeping an animal in a simulated habitat is not in the best interest, citing issues of animal welfare and conservation. Read on for both sides of this historical debate, told from the perspective of an animal rights activist. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) Freddy the cat helps welcome Olive into the family with a little rough and tumble play. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) PETA has released a very disturbing video from a concerned whistle-blower where, at a Coast Guard training course in Virginia, military hired instructors mutilate live goats. The “trauma treatment” training is supposed to help with learning how to care for a wounded person on a battlefield, yet studies have shown that training on simulators is much more effective. Why is the military still using these abhorrent and outdated methods? Read on to learn more about this inefficient training, and to sign the petition to end this pointless suffering. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL ART) At the SPCA of Los Angeles, cats are making masterpieces. Cats use an iPad app to paint Pollack-like pictures with their paws by chasing a virtual mouse around the screen. These cats are up for adoption and the art they make is for sale to raise funds for the shelter. Read more on these artistic felines. — Global Animal
(RHINOS) SOUTH AFRICA — South Africa is finally making hunting rules more strict in an effort to fight illegal rhino horn trading. 448 rhinos were poached last year, and this year 171 have already been killed. The new rules would make it harder to get a hunting license, especially for people from countries with lax laws on importing rhino horn. Read on for more of South Africa’s new plan to prevent poaching. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) OHIO — Six bulldog-mix puppies were miraculously recently rescued after passers-by discovered them in a zipped-up suitcase left outside an Ohio business. Authorities say the man accused of abandoning the 4-week-old puppies forgot to remove the luggage tag bearing his name and contact information. The Toledo man is currently being charged with animal abandonment, although he has not been arrested. Read on to learn more about the case and decide if you think this punishment is enough. And remember: if you are unable to care for an animal, simply call an animal shelter. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) It looks like Annie forgot she packed on the pounds too much to fit into her favorite pot. — Global Animal
(PUPPY MILLS) MICHIGAN — The recent raid of an Alleghan County puppy mill in Kalamazoo, MI has strengthened a bill called the “puppy protection act.” Both sides of the state House and Senate support the bill, including Representatives Vicki Barnett (D) and Wayne Schmidt (R), and Senators Steve Bieda (D) and Rick Jones (R). Legislation hopes to protect pets from puppy mills by limiting the number of female dogs breeders can own, the number of litters bred, and introducing new health and diet guidelines. If Michigan’s state government doesn’t work at getting regulations passed, Michigan could become a hotspot for inhumane puppy mills. Read the full story to learn about how Michigan is fighting to protect pets. — Global Animal
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