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Paul McCartney Wants A Humane Revolution

May 16, 2013

(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) Forget the British Invasion—Sir Paul McCartney hopes to be on the forefront of yet another globe sweeping movement. Ever since the European Union banned cosmetic testing on animals a few months ago, animal rights advocates have wished for the rest of the world to follow in the EU’s footsteps. Together with Cruelty Free International (BUAV), Sir Paul has recently started promoting the worldwide adoption of an animal testing ban. Read on to learn more about this famed animal activist and the BUAV’s compassionate efforts. — Global Animal 

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Bob Barker asks University of Virginia to stop medical testing on cats. Photo Credit: sustainabilityninja.com

Bob Barker’s Price Is Right To Save University Cats

April 30, 2013

(ANIMAL RIGHTS) Recently, PETA released a video of a cruel animal testing practice at Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) called Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). In most universities, this procedure is performed on a simulator, but for some reason the antiquated system at WUSTL allows students to perform this traumatic procedure on nine live cats, and sometimes even up to 15 gruelling intubations per session. Following the release of PETA’s video, animal activist and legendary game show host Bob Barker penned a letter to the school’s chancellor with a very kind proposition. Read on to find out more on Bob’s generous offer to WUSTL and see how you can help put an end to this animal cruelty. — Global Animal

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Cat Cruelty Exposed At Washington University

April 26, 2013

(ANIMAL WELFARE) Recent undercover footage from animal rights group PETA has revealed a troubling practice at Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL). During a medical training exercise called Pediatric Advanced Life Support, students were asked to intubate cats. Most medical facilities use lifelike simulators for this practice but in WUSTL the cats are put through up to 15 gruelling intubations per session. Some cats even began to wake up during the procedure. PETA writes, “Of the more than 1,000 PALS training facilities, WUSTL appears to be the last facility in the country that is still abusing cats in the course, in defiance of modern science and ethics.” Read on to learn why this practice is barbaric and unnecessary and find out what you can do to help. — Global Animal

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Game Of Thrones Star Says No To Animal Testing

April 14, 2013

(CELEBRITY ACTIVISTS) Peter Dinklage, known for his show-stealing role as Tyrion Lannister in the popular HBO drama Game of Thrones, has become an ambassador for Cruelty Free International to call for an end to cosmetics tests on animals in the USA, as part of the non-profit’s mission to end product testing on animals worldwide. Following Europe’s cosmetics animal test ban in March, Dinklage is working to check the U.S. off the global list of countries that still allow animals to be used in painful and fatal test to develop beauty products. Read on for more information about Dinklage’s efforts to help animals on a worldwide scale. — Global Animal

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Nature’s Gate Not Open To China’s Animal Testing

April 2, 2013

(ANIMAL TESTING) Following discussions with PETA, Nature’s Gate, a giant producer of natural health and beauty products, has pulled out of the Chinese market in opposition to the country’s animal testing requirements. Unlike Mary Kay, Avon, and Estee Lauder, the compassionate company joins Dermalogica, Pangea Organics, NYX Cosmetics, Urban Decay, amongst several others in this bold move. Read on to learn more about animal testing and how PETA is currently working with the Chinese government to accept non-animal tests. — Global Animal

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No More Monkeying Around With Makeup

March 15, 2013

(POLITICS) The UK’s National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) and Animal Defenders International (ADI) ran a campaign against cosmetic tests for decades, and at last, their dedication and hard work have finally paid off. As the European Cosmetics Directive reaches its closing stage of implementation, 27 countries of the European Union have decided to discontinue sales of animal tested cosmetics. This compassionate move definitely puts pressure on cosmetic manufacturers in the U.S. and the rest of the world to jump on the bandwagon to end animal testing. Read on about this new European model and the significant changes taking place in the cosmetics industry. — Global Animal

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PETA Applauds Top Skincare Brand

February 26, 2013

(ANIMAL TESTING) Unlike Mary Kay, Avon, and Estée Lauder, top skincare company Pangea Organics has proven its compassion for animals by staying cruelty-free since 2006. Like NYX, Urban Decay, and Paul Mitchell, Pangea Organics boldly dropped out of business with the Chinese market after discovering cruel animal testing requirements such as dripping poison into the eyes of rabbits and force-feeding mice. In staying true to their commitment, Pangea Organics provides a positive example in how ethical companies illustrate compassion over profits. Read on for more information regarding Pangea Organics and PETA’s gratitude. Also, make sure to check out our list of companies that don’t test on animals. — Global Animal

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Why Animal Testing Is Useless

February 19, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Time and time again, animal testing has led to flawed results. And now, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a scientific journal, has found that in the case of three diseases, sepsis, burns and trauma, animal testing has been not only useless, but also costly. Because animal DNA differs from human DNA, the results are often worthless. But unfortunately, the FDA still requires animal testing—meaning that even when there are more effective alternatives available like stem cell research, manufacturers will not use them because it won’t pass the FDA standards. Read on to find out why it’s important to change these outdated methods. — Global Animal

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