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20,000 Bees Safely Evacuated From Tree

May 15, 2013

(ANIMAL RESCUE) Last week in England, a tree surgeon named John Joinson was sent to the village of Childer Thornton to remove a tree that was in danger of falling into the road. When Joinson arrived at the tree, he discovered that a large colony of bees was living in it. Rather than resorting to the easier maneuver of spraying and killing them, Joinson phoned a beekeeper for help and managed to drive 20,000 bees out of the hive and into a box before cutting down the tree. Continue reading for more on the miraculous rescue mission. — Global Animal

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Britain’s Badgers Victims Of Genocide

September 19, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) ENGLAND — Environment Secretary Owen Patterson of England has established a four year long badger cull and has issued local farmer’s a license to kill the species. Evidence shows that badgers help spread tuberculosis to cattle and Patterson believes the only solution is to execute 50,000 possibly infected badgers. Animal activists are protesting and local organizations are exploring alternative methods but the government will not entertain any other options. Continue reading to learn about England’s most recent genocide. — Global Animal 

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Britain’s Dogs Retire Their Dancing Shoes

September 8, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) BRITAIN— With the burgeoning popularity of Britain’s got Talent victors Ashley Butler and her 6-year-old cross-breed Pudsey, Britain saw an increase in dog dancing. The dancing duo inspired a number of dogs throughout the country to perform this new activity named “heelwork to music.” In response, Britain’s Kennel Club announced a ban on this and any dangerous tricks taught to dogs. The BKC also banned any ‘degrading’ behavior concerning pets, including guardians over-dressing their canine companions. While people may find amusement in the two-legged waltzing of a gaudily dressed puppy, pets do not. Read more about Britain’s great concern for their country’s animal welfare. — Global Animal

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Cat Drastically Changes A Boy’s Life

August 4, 2012

(TOUCHING TALE) ENGLAND — Throughout his entire life, Lorcan Dillon, a young boy suffering from selective mutism, has been unable to express his emotions or even properly communicate with his family. His intense anxiety disorder has prevented him from speaking to fellow classmates or teachers, heavily affecting his social life. A cure to the disease seemed impossible, that is, until Jessi-Cat came along. Routine trips to the doctor, a pill every morning? These are demands Lorcan does not need to hear, as his cat has worked wonders in helping overcome his disability. Read on to learn just how much Lorcan’s condition has progressed, and find out how animals have helped tremendously in other recovery stories. — Global Animal

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High Court Challenge Granted To British Badger Group

April 30, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) LONDON — The Badger Trust received official permission to review the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’s (Defra) inhumane pilot cull program earlier this year. The proposed badger cull — which was announced last year as a solution to the spread of tuberculosis in cattle — is losing steam after Wales decided against against the cruel act. Read more for details on the new judicial review, and what this means for the wild badger population. — Global Animal

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Leona Lewis Spends Easter With Animals

April 9, 2012

(CELEBRITY) ENGLAND — Singer Leona Lewis spent her Easter Sunday playing with animals and singing for charity at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, England. The sanctuary takes in abused and neglected animals, nurses them back to health, and gives them a loving home. Read on for more on Lewis’s involvement in this wonderful organization. — Global Animal  

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Pudgy Pets Shed Pounds In U.K.

April 5, 2012

(OBESE PETS) An annual British weight-loss competition for overweight pets, the Pet Fit Club, is reminding pet guardians that it’s never too late to make positive changes to a pet’s diet and lifestyle. The contest, held by the U.K. veterinary charity PDSA, provides pets with specifically tailored diets and exercise programs and includes 18 finalists who share a combined excess weight of 336 pounds. Read on to learn more about this slimming competition as these supersized pets undergo major health transformations. — Global Animal

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Cat Joins English Premiere League (VIDEO)

February 9, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) ENGLAND — This weekend in English Premiere League Soccer, the Spurs faced Liverpool at home at Anfield in what was making out to be a dismally boring match. It was so boring, in fact, even the animals tried to liven things up. This homeless tabby, who was already a bit of a Liverpool mascot, got in some goal time of his own, skipping around the pitch and delighting the crowd. Luckily, he didn’t take any penalty kicks. Read more about the Anfield Cat and watch the video of his goal keeping skills. — Global Animal

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