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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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Fiona Apple Puts Family First, Cancels Tour

November 21, 2012

(CELEBRITY PETS) Singer/songwriter Fiona Apple canceled her upcoming South American tour in a soul-bearing, hand-written letter postmarked to her dedicated fans. In an act of extreme compassion, Apple announced she must delay performing for “the thousands of friends (she) has not met” in order to tend to her dying dog. Janet, Apple’s fourteen-year-old pitbull, is suffering from a tumor and Addison’s Disease which requires routine injections of Cortisol, a steroid hormone. This intensive care did not allow for Apple to bring Janet on tour and she therefore, in what she stated was an “instant” decision, made the loving choice to instead ”help (Janet) be comfortable, and comforted, and safe, and important.” Continue reading to learn more about the star’s compassionate choice. — Global Animal

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The Hobbit’s Death Trap Kills 27 Animals

November 20, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) According to animal wranglers involved in filming The Hobbit, the film’s production company is at fault for the deaths of 27 animals, largely because they were kept on an unsafe farm. However, according to a recent statement issued by director Peter Jackson, these allegations are false as he claims that some animals perished from natural causes. A representative for Jackson acknowledged the deaths, but insists that hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent to ensure animal safety during shooting. Despite the claim that no animals were harmed during filming, animal wranglers have spoken out to the AP, alleging that the farm posed a hazard for horses and other animals due to unsafe land filled with sinkholes and bluffs. The involved animal wranglers claim that concerns were brought to Warner Brothers’ attention, but the production company chose to continue its use of the farm. In response to the news, PETA officials state, “letting animals suffer needlessly and die takes the entertainment industry a giant and disgraceful step backward.” Read on to learn more about the abuse allegations and take our poll: “Will you boycott The Hobbit over its treatment of animals?” — Global Animal

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McCartney Says Skip The Thanksgiving Turkey

November 19, 2012

(THANKSGIVING) Beatles legend Paul McCartney has teamed up with PETA to deliver an anti-turkey Thanksgiving and Christmas message, encouraging people to go vegetarian this festive season. PETA will be using the new campaign throughout the holidays to promote meat-free holiday meals. Read on for more about this Brit’s message to turkey-eating Americans. — Global Animal

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Recovery Of Cheeto The Kitten Goes Viral (GALLERY)

November 18, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) While Chase Conner was acting in an independent film, Before the Fall, in the mountains of Virginia about a month and a half ago, the 28-year-old discovered an unexpected cast member—a malnourished orange kitten, covered in filth and fleas, wandering by himself.Despite being away from home and living in and out of hotel rooms, the actor still managed to take in and care for the kitten named Cheeto, while documenting the entire event. In his photo story, titled titled “The Recovery of Cheeto,” Conner introduces the touching tale, while stating, “Found this little guy a month ago while working on an independent movie in VA. He was just a bag of bones and fur. Now I’ve got a new buddy.” See the incredible photos below. — Global Animal

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MLB Pitcher & Pit Bull Thrown Curve Ball

November 15, 2012

(PIT BULLS) CANADA — This Tuesday, a blockbuster trade in Major League Baseball sent pitcher Mark Buehrle to Canada, but he and his dog might have problems settling in, seeing that Ontario has enforced a ban on pit bulls since 2005. This is not the first time Buehrle and his family have faced trouble moving to a new location solely because of the breed of their dog, Yahoo! Sports reports. Miami-Dade County, where his previous team the Miami Marlins were located, also enforces a law that does not allow pit bulls, or any other type of dog that resembles the breed. Read on to learn more about the issue. — Global Animal

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Acclaimed Film Leaves Animal Activists Outraged

November 7, 2012

(ANIMAL RIGHTS) Animal activists seem less impressed than film critics with Rust and Bones, a recently released French-Belgian film starring Marion Cotillard. Animal rights organizations, including Animal Defenders International, advocate a boycott against the film, as orcas were used and kept in captivity for filming. Animals should never serve as entertainment, and we hope activist efforts can help end this trend of animal exploitation. — 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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