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Animal Lovers Griffith & Banderas Adopt

February 26, 2013

(CELEBRITY PETS) After the passing of their two dogs roughly three weeks ago, Academy Award winner Melanie Griffith and her husband, actor Antonio Banderas, sought to honor the late pups by opening their home to two rescue dogs from one of their favorite Los Angeles-based shelters. The couple adopted two Shepherd/Labrador-mixed siblings—a brother and a sister—from the Ace of Hearts shelter in Beverly Hills, which is dedicated to rescuing dogs the day they are to be euthanized from various Los Angeles shelters. Griffith and Banderas appear to have a history with the organizationand are strong supporters of adopting rescue pets. Read on to learn more about the couple’s passion for compassion and other adoption advocates. — Global Animal

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Tonik, The Dog With A Human Face

February 12, 2013

(LIFE WITH PETS) Many have seen a photo of this one-of-a-kind canine circulating the Internet this past week, and wondered: “Is he part human?” But contrary to speculation, the image features a two-year-old, poodle-Shih Tzu mix named Tonik, whose soulful expression has taken the World Wide Web by storm. The person-faced pup was recently saved from a kill shelter in Kentucky and brought to the Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group, an animal welfare agency in Mishawaka, Indiana, where he is now ready for immediate adoption. Read on to learn more about the dog with the “eerily human-like face.” — Global Animal

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Puppy Bowl Animals Score New Homes

February 7, 2013

(PUPPIES) While the animals scored big in this year’s top Super Bowl ads, the adoptable pups from Puppy Bowl IX were also given something to bark about. After more than 12.4 million people tuned in for the annual cute fest, the adorable 63 puppies and 21 kittens that participated were all adopted! Read on for more on the show’s turnout and watch the video of this year’s MVP. — Global Animal

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Puppy Bowl 2013: The Cutest Game Of The Year (POLL)

February 3, 2013

(PUPPIES) While NFL lovers eagerly await the fast-approaching Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens versus the San Francisco 49ers, puppy enthusiasts across the nation will be tuning in to watch the most adorable football game around, Puppy Bowl IX. This year’s Puppy Bowl lineup was revealed this week, featuring 27 dogs including a Puerto Rican Sato named Butterscotch and a wild-haired Yorkshire Terrier named Daisy. Read on to learn more about the cutefest and take our poll! — Global Animal

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Sisters Adopt Dog With One Million Facebook Likes

January 18, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) On January 15, two young sisters started a Facebook that accumulated 226,ooo followers within 24 hours with a profile picture that gained 1.2 million ‘likes’ within just seven hours. After the girls and their family lost their beloved dog to cancer, the children wanted another family dog. When they asked their parents, their dad told them that they could only if they received over one million likes on Facebook. Thanks to the compassion of Facebookers worldwide, these determined girls proved their doubtful father wrong. These two animal lovers and their family will soon be welcoming a furry friend into their home. Continue reading to learn more about the sisters’ amazing story. — Global Animal

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Golden Globe Winner Adopts Dog

January 14, 2013

(CELEBRITY PETS) Lena Dunham is one lucky lady. Not only did she win two Golden Globes at Sunday’s 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, but she also has a new guy in her life, and no, it’s not her boyfriend Jack Antonoff. The Girls creator recently adopted a dog named Lamby from a shelter in Brooklyn. Read on to find out more about the adorable pooch. — Global Animal

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Although puppies look cute with a bow, they shouldn't be given as gifts. Photo Credit: mcocy.montcopa.org

Why Puppies Don’t Make The Perfect Gift

December 21, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) With the holiday season in full gear, much of our time is spent shopping for that amazing present for our loved ones. While gifting a puppy may seem like a lovable gesture, it is not a smart or practical choice. Read on to learn why giving a puppy won’t be the perfect gift. — Global Animal

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Children’s Book Teaches Good Adoption Values

November 15, 2012

(PET ADOPTION) Diane Rose-Solomon’s new children’s book, JJ The American Street Dog and How He Came to Live In Our House, tells the touching tale of Maya and her family as they learn about homeless animals and discover how they can be a part of the solution to end pet over-population. The book not only promotes animal adoption, but it also teaches about animal homelessness, the importance of spaying and neutering, as well as the basics of animal care. Read on for the full press release and watch the trailer. Also, see below to purchase the book before its official release in December. — Global Animal

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