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Kevin Spacey Honors City Of Boston With New Puppy

May 6, 2013

(CELEBRITY PETS)  Two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey has recently taken on a new role as the parent to an adorable rescue puppy, Boston, who he named in honor of the beloved city. During a recent visit to the Boston Medical Center to show his support for those affected by the recent tragedy, the actor welcomed Boston into his family after meeting with some of North Shore Animal League America’s Mutt-i-grees, who are there to help heal the emotional wounds of the victims. Read on for more on the newest addition to his family as well as his special connection to the city of Boston. — Global Animal

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Singer Miranda Lambert: The Voice For Foster Dogs

April 25, 2013

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Country darling Miranda Lambert has a big heart for animals—particularly dogs. Mrs Blake Shelton already has five dogs in her family, but she also makes sure to open her house to foster animals. The “Gunpowder & Lead” singer told People magazine, “Every time I find one [dog], we keep ‘em until we can find them the right home. You kind of know what dog fits with your family. We keep ‘em until we find a family they fit with.” The star also admitted that husband Blake Shelton was a little baffled with her animal loving ways at first, but that he is used to it now. Read on to find out whether Lambert plans to adopt any more dogs. — Global Animal

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Hollywood’s Bought & Abandoned Fad Dogs

March 15, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTORS) From the silver screen to the viral menagerie of animals on YouTube, canine actors and other popularized pups inevitably fuel society’s fascination with certain dog breeds. At the same time, the opposite can also occur, where a film or television show portrays a dog in a negative light and depopularizes that particular breed. “Every time Hollywood makes a dog movie, the breed goes to hell,” says one caretaker of bouviers des Flandres dogs. Animals don’t always meet potential guardian’s expectations. And when their pet doesn’t behave like the animal portrayed on a television show or in a particular film, rescue organizations and animal shelters become flooded with popularized breeds. Read on to learn more about the impact that famous dogs in the media have on particular breeds. — 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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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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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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Superstition Leaves Black Pets Homeless

October 15, 2012

(PET ADOPTION) Black Dog and Black Cat Syndrome are real, but these phenomenons have more to do with screwy superstition than any overt ‘racism.’ Read why black pets are less likely to be adopted – and maybe buck the trend yourself with the next animal you adopt into your family. – Global Animal

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October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month

October 11, 2012

(ANIMAL ADOPTION) There’s much more to celebrate this month than Halloween. October has been designated by the ASPCA as National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. During this month, the organization hopes to raise awareness about shelter animals and promote involvement within the community—whether it’s simply spreading the word or bringing a lovable dog into your home. Read on to learn more about this month-long event and how you can participate. — Global Animal

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