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Founder of Dog Rescue Wanted for Animal Cruelty

August 28, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) VIRGINIA — Could Michael Vick’s animal abuse be living on? In a twisted scenario, it could seem that way, as numerous complaints about the treatment of dogs at Dogs Deserve Better has caused an investigation. While the compound is infamous for Michael Vick’s former dogfighting operation, founder Tamira Thayne recently took over the property to create a dog rescue in hopes of bringing justice to the hundreds of dogs that were abused there. Somewhere, something went wrong, and Thayne is wanted for animal cruelty. The kennel is still up and running, but accusations are flying. Hopefully the whole situation is a misunderstanding; no more dogs need to suffer at this site, or anywhere for that matter. — Global Animal

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Memphis Grizzlies’ Zach Randolph Gives Pitbull New Life

August 9, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph has recently offered to pay $10,000 for the rehabilitation and adoption of a male pitbull. After hearing the story of the pooch who was discovered 15 feet down a drain pipe in mid-July, the basketball player and pit bull advocate arranged for the dog to be cared for at Villalobos Rescue Center in New Orleans. Read on to learn more about Randolph’s efforts and the pup’s plight.  —  Global Animal

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Animal advocate and guitarist Brian May. Photo Credit: Simon James/Shutterstock.com

Guitarist Brian May Takes the Stage for Animals

July 25, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Animal advocate and professional rockstar Brian May plans to perform at Wildlife Rocks, a concert event that will raise support and awareness for animal rights issues. The Queen guitarist is certainly doing his part to help animals and current preservation efforts, and his work shouldn’t go unnoticed. Read more to learn about the upcoming concert and May’s personal efforts, including his own campaign and animal refuge center. — Global Animal

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Michael Vick’s Home Now Place Of Doggy Love?

June 10, 2012

(ANIMAL RIGHTS) VIRGINIA — By now, we’ve all heard the story about NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s repulsive underground dog operation, and for years have had to sit through his claims that he has magically changed through his anti-animal fighting efforts. Finally, though, it seems that justice will be served for the incalculable amount of dogs who suffered through his organized dogfighting events. His home will be purchased by an animal rescue group, Dogs Deserve Better, and turned into an animal rehabilitation center for abused dogs. Though the location might be rather eerie, read on to see how the estimated 1000 dogs per year will benefit from the new facility. — Global Animal

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Prison Saves Shelter Cats From Euthanasia (VIDEO)

May 5, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) WASHINGTON — A prison in Yocult, Washington, is doing more to save unadoptable cats than most people can. Their new program, “Cuddly Catz,” brings shelter cats with behavioral problems into the prison and assigns them to two inmates. By way of the love and rehabilitation for these forgotten felines, the inmates learn how to think about more than just themselves. Read more about Princess Natalie and Clementine, the two kitties saved from euthanasia by this incredible new program. — Global Animal 

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Pit Bull Saved From Death Row

April 21, 2012

(PIT BULLS) TENNESSEE — Prada, a mutt who is part pit bull, was ordered to be euthanized after escaping from her home and attacking several dogs in a wealthy Nashville neighborhood. Prada’s gaurdian, Nicole Andree, fought a lengthy battle to keep her alive and has finally succeeded. Prada will spend the rest of her life at Villalobos Rescue Center in New Orleans. The rescue center is featured in Animal Planet’s reality TV show “Pitt Bulls and Parolees,” and partners ex-convicts with dogs so they can rehabilitate together. Read on for more on Prada’s story. — Global Animal

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Life Of Crime Not Fit For A Pit

April 18, 2012

(TOUCHING TALE) OREGON — A homeless man robbing people with a pit bull has forever lost his canine accomplice. Scooter, a four-year old pit bull, accompanied the man who used her as a weapon to intimidate innocent victims he robbed. When the man was finally apprehended, his dog’s fate remained unknown. With an unexpected rehabilitation, Scooter was given a second chance at a life free of crime. She now lives with a new guardian, and is even a trained therapist for people. Read on for this pit bull’s lucky change of career. — Global Animal

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Lara Croft Gets Sea Turtle Off The Hook (VIDEO)

March 27, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) A 100-pound loggerhead turtle was released back into the ocean last week after veterinarian Lara Croft carefully dislodged a 4-inch-long fish hook from the sea turtle’s throat. Read on to learn more about this remarkable rescue and make sure to check out the fantastic photos and video of the surgical process. — Global Animal

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