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Miley Cyrus Adopts New Rescue Pup

January 8, 2013

(CELEBRITY PETS) Meet Bean, Miley Cyrus’ newest addition to her puppy pack. The 20-year-old pop star broke the news on Twitter that she has adopted an adorable Chihuahua mix from Spot!, a local animal shelter in Los Angeles. Since announcing the latest member of her family, the singer and actress has been blowing up her social media accounts with adorable pics of her new little puppy. Miley has repeatedly proven that she’s a devoted animal lover and a consistent helping hand to animals without a home. We applaud the singer for her humane actions and are happy to see that she is inspiring others to do the same. — Global Animal

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Save A Life In No Kill December

December 17, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) LOS ANGELES — The county of Los Angeles’ animal community has set a commendable goal for the month of December. Sponsored by the Best Friend’s Animal Society’s No Kill L.A. initiative, the organization is leading a campaign for a “No Kill December.” The holidays are a popular time for purchasing animal companions for oneself or as beloved gifts. However, these purchases are often from pet stores which means a shelter animal is left to remain homeless and await euthanasia. BFAS is asking L.A. residents and animal lovers alike “to save a life by adopting, fostering, donating or volunteering.” Continue reading to learn how you can do your part in saving the lives of shelter animals. — Global Animal

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ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Saves Lives

December 6, 2012

(ANIMAL ACTIVISTS) A few months back, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) partnered with Rachael Ray to help save animals with their ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. The annual, three-month-long contest encourages animal shelters across the country to compete and come up with new ways to save animals and win grants simultaneously. This year’s challenge proved to be enormously successful. In total, this year’s 50 contestants saved 56,232 animals—more than any other year of the Challenge! Read on to learn more about the winners and see how to sign up for next year’s challenge! — Global Animal

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Teenager Saves 20,000 Animals From Euthanasia

November 30, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) Similarly to how many grass roots organizations begin, Kids Against Animal Cruelty started with a small group of animal lovers carrying signs on street corners and a Facebook page with 47 friends. An animal activism group that uses social networking to encourage adoption at high kill shelters, KAAC was founded two years ago by child actor/singer Lou Wegner when he was a mere 14 years old. After two years, KAAC boasts 12,000 members, 50,000 supporters, and 20,000 animals it has saved from euthanasia.The organization has branched across the United States and has several chapters all run by young animal lovers like Wegner. Continue reading to learn about Wegner’s amazing dedication to animals. — Global Animal

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Lauren Conrad Chooses Adoption

November 3, 2012

(CELEBRITY PETS) Although The Hills star Lauren Conrad is known for her love of fashion and shopping, when it came to getting a puppy she chose an animal shelter rather than a store. Conrad, who’s already mom to a rescue dog named Chloe, adopted a new puppy last month. The little guy’s name is Fitz, and it appears his new guardian can’t get enough of him. Read on to find out more about this lucky pup and see what he dressed up as for Halloween. — Global Animal

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Weather The Storm: Pet Friendly Evacuation Shelters

October 30, 2012

(ANIMAL SAFETY) Frankenstorm may no longer officially be a hurricane, but the superstorm is being referred to as “one of the most exceptional—and potentially destructive—storms to strike the Northeast in modern history.” With high tides expected to flood towns along southern Long Island, New York Harbor, the Jersey shore, the Delmarva Peninsula, and southern New England, it is important to ensure that you are your pet are safe. Read on for preparation tips to ensure your pet’s safety during a natural disaster and see the list of shelters accommodating animals affected by Hurricane Sandy — Global Animal

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Research Chimps Retired, Not Exactly Free

October 12, 2012

(ANIMAL TESTING) LOUISIANA — The National Institute of Health (NIH) revealed last month that they will be retiring 110 chimpanzees from a Louisianan research center in an attempt to help end animal testing. While ten of the chimps will be moved to a nearby sanctuary, the other 100 will be moved to another research institute in Texas. There, they will be ineligible for testing or research, but will be permitted to take part in any behavioral studies. The lucky ten chimpanzees en route to the sanctuary Chimp Haven will no longer have to suffer through animal testing. Read on for more on this bittersweet news. — Global Animal

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Strut Your Mutt To Save Homeless Pets (VIDEO)

September 28, 2012

(ANIMAL ACTIVISTS) Every day, approximately 9,000 homeless pets are euthanized. The national non-profit organization, Best Friends Animal Society, is implementing no-kill programs and partnerships to support adoption and public spay/neuter programs in order to save these shelter animals. Last year, the organization raised $700,000 through the Strut Your Mutt fundraiser that includes a fun dog walk, dog yoga (“doga”), spa services and free treats for pets, and more. Adoptable pets will also be available on site. With more than 180 groups in the No More Homeless Pets® Network participating in the events and 8,000 registrants across the nine cities, Best Friends Animal Society hopes to raise $1 million this year. Read on for more on the event and how you can participate or donate. — Global Animal

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