(ANIMAL NEWS) The tragic wildfires that are ripping through the western states are still blazing. The fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, affecting both humans and animals. The Humane Society of the United States is asking for everyone’s help in saving farm animals and pets that have been caught in the disaster. Emergency shelters have been put in place to help protect these animals. Read on for more details and information on how you can help. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) Country superstar Emmylou Harris is not only a music sensation but also an animal lover. Harris has turned her Nashville estate into an animal shelter. The “Boulder to Birmingham” singer is now adopting animals facing euthanasia and currently has 29 dogs in her program. Harris is also involved with a project that matches animals in need with people to care for them. Read on to see what inspired this music legend to share her home with shelter dogs.—Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) CALIFORNIA — The Animal Legal Defense Fund and nearby residents recently sued a Palm Springs shelter for failure to abide by state laws protecting animals, and their case has been heard. Homeless dogs and cats in the surrounding area will now have a much better chance of being adopted into loving homes and treated the right way. The case sheds light on the standards of animal shelters, bringing a fair warning to others who might be violating similar regulations. Read on to learn more about the constructive changes to come for this particular animal shelter. — Global Animal
(DOG BREEDS) The American Kennel Club (AKC) has always portrayed themselves as an elite organization of people and purebred dogs based off the integrity of their registry, but the truth is a little different. Facts show that many AKC-registered dogs are born in puppy mills. A huge chunk of the money that finances the American Kennel Club, and an unbelievable number of dogs come from commercial puppy mill breeders. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) Actor Kevin Nealon takes a comedic approach to a subject that is no laughing matter. In a new PSA, he sarcastically brings ridiculous problems to light like “skateboarding in hospitals” and ends with an important message from No Kill LA to help reduce the homeless pet population. NKLA is a campaign by Best Friends Animal Society that aims to end kill shelters in the Los Angeles area by spaying and neutering pets and adopting from shelters. Check out the hilarious video for a good cause. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) PUERTO RICO — Thanks to a generous donation of $350,000 from Matchbox 20 frontman Rob Thomas and his wife Marisol, Pets Alive has a new sanctuary in Utado, Puerto Rico. Before the sanctuary, stray pets had to be flown all the way to New York for medical treatment, now they can be treated immedietly. The facility is already home to 6 mother dogs and their 41 puppies, and many more are expected. Read on for more on Rob Thomas and the Pets Alive Sanctuary. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL ABUSE) CALIFORNIA — Two weeks ago, five puppies were abandoned and tied to a tree directly under an active beehive. While two of the animals managed to survive the swarm of disturbed bees, the other three were less fortunate. While it is still unclear if the person who dumped the puppies there was planning to return, this was no doubt an irresponsible, careless act by the guardian who has yet to come forward. Hopefully this instance will bring attention to the prohibiting of tethering and abandoning dogs. Read on for more details on the remaining pups, their recovery and their hopeful future. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL/HUMAN ABUSE) A heroic Great Dane named Hank put himself on the line to save his guardian from domestic violence. The story inspired the Rose Brooks Center, the shelter that took Hank and his guardian in, to open Paws Place Pet Shelter, a shelter for animal victims of domestic violence. Paws Place will be the second one of its kind in the country. It’s great to see people recognize the healing ability animals posses, and the comfort they are able to provide in many situations. Read on to learn more about this new animal safe haven and how Hank was honored for his courage. — Global Animal
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