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Actor Lays Down The Law On Seal Hunting

April 24, 2013

(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) Actor Jude Law is joining celebrity activists like Ke$ha and Sarah McLachlan and speaking out against the annual Canadian seal slaughter. The Sherlock Holmes star recently teamed up with PETA and wrote a letter urging the World Trade Organization (WTO) to uphold the EU’s ban on seal products. The handsome Brit wrote, “I’m writing to urge the panel to uphold this ban, which is in line with the wishes of compassionate people all around the world, including the majority of European citizens. Even local sentiment is turning, and a lack of markets has led Canadian officials to seriously examine whether the slaughter should end.” The WTO’s final hearing on the issue will be held on April 29. Read on to find out what Law proposes would be a better solution for sealers and seals. — Global Animal

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Advocates Fight To “Keep Cows On Grass”

December 4, 2012

(FARM) In October, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) launched “Keep Cows on Grass,” its first Europe-wide, ongoing campaign calling for an end to industrial dairy farming. The WSPA, along with Ben & Jerry’s and Compassion in World Farming, want to bring attention to the fact that cows are vanishing from the rolling pastures of the European landscape. The WSPA is asking consumers to put pressure on retailers by asking questions about the origins of their milk and the welfare of the animals that supply it. By doing this, we can support for this “Better Dairy”  campaign for humane, sustainable, pasture-based systems as well as counter the spread of the burgeoning myth that, as one dairy representative told a BBC reporter, “cows do not belong in fields.” Read on for more information regarding the growth of industrial “mega dairies.” — Global Animal

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European Lawmakers: Foie Gras Is So Passé

November 1, 2012

(ANIMAL CRUELTY) Earlier this month, a group of European Members of Parliament called for a controversial ban on the sale and production of foie gras, an infamous French delicacy made by force-feeding ducks and geese. Even with the recent California precedent forbidding the consumption of foie gras in the state, French authorities in support of this inhumane industry are defending the production of foie gras, claiming it an important part of the “French gastronomic heritage.” We agree that these callous bureaucrats need to put their hearts before their wallets and put an end this this inhumanity. Read on for more on the potential groundbreaking ban. — Global Animal

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Bullfighting Returns To Spanish Television

August 25, 2012

(ANIMAL ABUSE) SPAIN — Bullfighting, a Spanish tradition, will return to public TV after being absent on the air for the last six years. Animal rights activists and even many Spaniards themselves are outraged over the act, especially as children will now be able to view the violent and abusive festivals. This is yet another unfortunate setback in bullfighting and animal welfare. Read on to see why bullfighting originally left television years ago and the toll it might take on these poor animals. — Global Animal 

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Charity Event Finds Dogs & Cats New Homes (GALLERY)

August 15, 2012

(ANIMAL ADOPTION PHOTOS) EASTERN EUROPE — The largest city and capital of Belarus, Minsk, recently held a successful charity event in support of abandoned dogs and cats in the area. The Public Association for Animal Protection organized the event in the hope of pairing these adorable homeless animals with devoted families. Many of the dogs, though disabled, still showed lots of love to potential pet guardians and even responded to commands. Meet these special dogs, and don’t hesitate to pick similar ones up at a shelter near you. — Global Animal

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International Crackdown On Illegal Animal Trade

August 9, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) This week, a giant black market bust left 4,000 people arrested and over twice that number of animals rescued. There was no hiding for these criminals, as officials were determined to save the tropical birds and put an end to their illegal trade. Many of these trafficked species are endangered, so this raid left animal advocates hopeful for the restoration of exotic European birds. Read on for more about the black market trade dangers and how much this operation has helped wildlife. — Global Animal

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The French Open: Falcons vs. Pigeons

June 10, 2012

(BIRD NEWS) FRANCE — Never mind the battle for the number one spot between Nadal and Djokovic, the spotlight of the French Open has officially been stolen by the birds. Apparently so many pigeon droppings have been landing on the court they are effecting play on the clay courts. Balls bounce differently off the slimy droppings and they are just plain gross to deal with. Read on for more on how they solved the problem of pooping pigeons. — Global Animal 

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Barbaric Bullfighting Bankrolled

June 6, 2012

(ANIMAL ABUSE) SPAIN — Despite one region of Spain deciding to abolish bullfighting within the last year, another much smaller town in Spain is actually funding the inhumane act. The residents of Guijo de Galisteo took a vote last weekend, asking the mayor to spend €10,000 on bullfighting rather than creating jobs for the already poverty-stricken, largely unemployed region. While awareness about the inhumane practice of bullfighting has increased, it still no doubt lives on. Read on to uncover the staggering numbers voting in favor of bullfighting. — Global Animal

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