(CELEBRITY NEWS) Actor Katie Holmes was recently spotted checking out dogs at a New York City pet boutique with daughter Suri in tow. Perhaps the potential canine addition could help Suri deal with her mother’s divorce from celebrity Scientologist Tom Cruise. Read on for more on the outing, and here’s hoping they don’t buy and adopt from a shelter! — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) ENGLAND — Brian May may be known for his wild music lifestyle when he was rocking with Queen, but now May is making headlines with his love for animals. Recently, the Queen guitarist announced that his English estate, that he has called home for thirty years, will be home and sanctuary for injured wildlife. New residents on May’s estate include badgers, hedgehogs, and owls. The animal lover told The Sunday Times, “When I’m gone, people will no doubt remember me for Queen, but I would much rather be remembered for attempting to change the way we treat our fellow creatures”. Read more to find out about May’s animal refuge and love for wildlife. — GLOBAL ANIMAL
(CELEBRITY NEWS) INDIA — Activists hoping to end animal testing now have an infamous ally helping their cause. Paul McCartney recently announced his support for the Be Cruelty-Free campaign in India to stop animal testing for cosmetic products across the world. Test animals face a disturbing existence that’s filled with pain, poisoning, loneliness, and likely ends in euthanization. PETA estimates 100 million animals succumb to appalling tests, and the experiment results are often faulty and useless. Follow McCartney’s lead by supporting similar campaigns or simply become aware of this issue and what you can do to help! Read on to learn about the campaign and its goals to put a stop to animal testing. — Global Animal
(PET COSMETICS) Alessandra Ambrosio stepped out recently with her pink and purple pooch. The Victoria’s Secret Angel is yet another celebrity who decided to follow a bizarre trend and dye her pet’s fur. But is it animal cruelty? Ambrosio’s move angered PETA who responded by saying, “Our dogs and cats love us regardless of how we look; why not extend the same kindness to them?” Read on for more. — 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
(POLAR BEARS) A homeless polar bear wanders the streets of London in a powerful new video from Greenpeace. Jude Law narrates the video to Radiohead’s Everything In Its Right Place, just some celebrities who have joined the “Save the Arctic” campaign. The continued presence of oil companies and the disappearance of sea ice continues to threaten the Arctic environment and the animals that call it home. Read on for more and watch the video. — Global Animal
(FAMOUS PETS) Some of the best movies and tv shows contain dogs as main characters. 101 Dalmatians influenced a whole generation of parents to go out and buy Dalmatian puppies, while Beethoven and Marley and Me reminded people about the responsibilities and the joys that go with pet parenthood. Whether it’s a movie or a tv show, most people have been touched by a dog character. Read on for a list of 10 famous dog actors and tell us which is your favorite. —Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) Danny Boyle has caused upset among six animal rights groups with his plan to use over 100 farm animals in the opening show for the 2012 London Olympics. According to the Slumdog Millionaire director, the three-hour spectacle is inspired by a speech from Shakespeare’s The Tempest. According to animal rights groups, not only would the show be traumatic and stressful to the animals, it may also get the Olympics organizing committee prosecuted under the 2006 Animal Welfare Act. Read on for why animal activists and the British farming industry are taking a stand. — Global Animal
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