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Romanian Gangster’s Exotic Pets Seized

March 2, 2013

(EXOTIC PETS) A Romanian man named Ion Balint—also known as Nutzu the Pawnbroker—was indicted this week for leading a criminal gang. Authorities seized his four privately owned lions and two bears on Wednesday and suspect the criminal used the wild animals to intimidate rivals. Environmental authorities and the Vier Pfoten animal welfare charity say the wild animals will be temporarily housed in a zoo and possibly relocated to South Africa. Read on to learn more about the investigation. — Global Animal

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Misión Gaia: A Savior To Colombian Pets & Wildlife

February 8, 2013

(ACTIVISM) Misión Gaia is a Colombian non-government organization which, along with habitat protection and animal welfare, serves to protect Mother Earth and its resources. Focusing primarily in the Santa Marta area of Columbia, members and volunteers work to contribute to the conservation of biological resources and animal welfare and to promote sustainable development and support educational strategies in the Caribbean Coast. Read on to learn more about how Misión Gaia works to keep this special part of the world preserved, protected, and sacred. — Global Animal

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Chief Saunooke Bear Park Shut Down

January 31, 2013

(ANIMAL WELFARE) Chief Saunooke Bear Park in Cherokee, North Carolina is finally being shut down following animal abuse allegations from prominent animal rights and conservation groups such as PETA. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released an order this month to suspend the bear pit’s exhibitor license and fine the facility $20,000 after PETA revealed that it had uncovered evidence that the park failed to provide the bears with appropriate food, veterinary care, and safe housing. Delcianna Winders, a director at PETA, expressed her hopes that the bear park will remain closed for good and that the bears will be relocated to a reputable sanctuary. But unfortunately, despite the shutdown, the bears will likely remain with their owners for the time being. Read on to learn more about the abuse allegations and sign the petition to ban exotic animal ownership in North Carolina. — Global Animal

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Animal Defenders International Rescues Thousands

January 30, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) Jan Creamer and Tim Phillips are co-founders of Animal Defenders International, an organization that uses undercover evidence to inform the public of animal exploitation and encourage change. Together the pair secured a prohibition of animal experimentation throughout all 26 countries in Europe. The ban on animal experimenting “is saving 30,000 animals every year in Europe.” Among their efforts, ADI has also helped ban circuses in many countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and Bolivia. Continue reading to learn about ADI’s accomplishments and current campaigns. — Global Animal 

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Ohio Court Upholds New Exotic Pet Law

December 21, 2012

(EXOTIC PETS) OHIO — On Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge George Smith ruled to uphold Ohio’s new restrictions on exotic pets after several exotic animal owners sued the state over the law, which was enacted after a Zanesville man released 48 of his exotics before committing suicide last year. The federal judge sided with the state, claiming exotic pet owners and breeders failed to prove that their constitutional rights were violated. Ultimately, the court said the law is in the best interest of the public and public safety. Read on to learn about the details of the three-day trial testimony. — Global Animal

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Costa Rica Bans Hunting

December 11, 2012

(HUNTING) Yesterday, the Costa Rican Congress unanimously passed a law that bans hunting as a sport once and for all. The law is already making history as it is the first of its kind in Latin America. Under this new regulation, anyone caught hunting will suffer a fine of up to $3,000. This is wonderful news for the tropical birds, jaguars, and many other rare species inhabiting the country’s extensive rainforests and national parks. Read on to find out more about this country’s great progress. — Global Animal

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Wildlife Finds Refuge At Popcorn Park

November 2, 2012

(ANIMAL SANCTUARY) NEW JERSEY — This week, over 200 abused, ill and exploited animals find solace in Fork River, New Jersey at Popcorn Park Zoo. The zoo was established gradually after the staff of a local adoption center began receiving calls concerning wildlife in distress. As the compassionate persons began rehabilitating these animals, more cages were built and the facility expanded to its current, seven acre reserve of land. Popcorn Park Zoo also has a large adoption center for animals from overcrowded shelters. The zoo and kennel run mostly on donations which counteract the cost of the staff and does not include the cost for supplies and food. The amazing organization is part of the statewide Associated Humane Societies and sees 75,000 visitors a year who can feed air-popped popcorn to the animals. Continue reading to learn about these amazing facilities and see how you can help. — Global Animal

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Animal Intervention Saves Captive Wildlife (VIDEO)

October 2, 2012

(ACTIVISM) Premiering today, Tuesday, October 2 at 9 pm, NatGeo Wild’s new television show Animal Intervention will feature animal advocates Alison Eastwood (Clint Eastwood’s daughter), Donald Schultz, and Billy McNamara who investigate particular cases of wildlife owners who keep exotic animals in harmful environments and intervene in order to relocate these animals to safe animal sanctuaries. Some of the owners breed their animals, further crowding their facilities and increasing the overall population of exotics living in captivity. The show also addresses the appalling conditions at roadside zoos, private ranches, circuses, and magic shows, where animals are exceptionally maltreated. — Global Animal

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