(CAGE-FREE FARMING) The Humane Farming Association recently presented a press release announcing their opposition of the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendment (H.R. 3798). Global Animal commented on this press release saying “Ultimately, the bill attempts to save an industry crippled by demand for cage-free eggs.” Global Animal stands behind this statement, but we understand solutions often come out of compromise. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) Champis, the Swedish sheepherding bunny rabbit, must have learned his skills from his dog pals! It looks like someone is up for a promotion! — Global Animal.
(PET HEALTH) Ever wonder what it’s like to be stuck in a house for nine hours a day? Cooping up your pooch or feline for extended periods of time without multiple long walks a day can seriously effect your pet’s health. Overeating due to idle time is a reason why cats and dogs become overweight, and taking them out for 30 minutes to an hour daily can drastically improve not just your pet’s girth, but mood and personality too. Read more on why it’s important to exercise your four legged friends. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY/SLOTH NEWS) If you haven’t seen the video of Kristen Bell’s sloth meltdown, be prepared to laugh. Then ask yourself, “What now, Kristen Bell?” Sloths have just helped her out with some pretty awesome viral publicity, so what can she do now for these endangered animals? We hope that in addition to googling baby sloths several times a week, Kristen uses her celebrity and strange obsession to do something worthwhile and longterm to save the threatened species. Read more to find out about Kristen Bell’s sloth freak out. — Global Animal
(TAKE ACTION) Actors James Franco and Kevin Nealon have teamed up with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to end chimpanzee experimentation. The pair are promoting The Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act to phase out medical experimentation and release all federally owned chimps to permanent sanctuaries. Read more below to find out how to join Franco and Nealon in their mission to end chimpanzee testing. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) Can you say lazy Sunday? This is one cute, sleepy family! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL WELFARE) With the giraffe populations decreasing, it’s troublesome to learn that hunters are able to travel to Africa and pay up to £10,000 for a chance to slay these beautiful creatures. Certain African countries allow this to go on under the claim that it helps their economy. Giraffes have already gone extinct in certain countries and yet humans are still continually destroying their habitat and letting tourists hunt them for sport. Read on to learn more about this outrageous story and to see what you can do to help giraffes. — Global Animal
The Puppy Bowl has become an annual television program on Animal Planet, mimicking the Super Bowl…but with puppies. The Puppy Bowl consists of a batch of cute and cuddly puppies playing within a mini-football stadium. All of the puppy participants come from shelters. Information on how viewers can adopt the rescued puppies and/or help their local shelters is provided throughout the game. — Global Animal
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