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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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Photographer Shows Compawssion For The Underdog

February 27, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) According to the ASPCA, approximately 5 to 7 million pets enter animal shelters nationwide every year, and approximately 3 to 4 million are euthanized—that’s one every six and a half seconds. In addition, millions more are abandoned, only to suffer from illness or injury before their untimely death. However, many are fighting to change these statistics. One is photographer Frank Bruynbroek, who dedicated 15 years of his life into the creation of Compawssion: Portraits of Rescued Dogs. The touching collection of black and white, film portraits of rescued dogs shows audiences what it means to be a dog who has been abandoned and then rescued. — Global Animal

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Usher Drops Thousands On Trophy Dog

October 26, 2012

(CELEBRITY PETS) Last night, pop singer and season four judge of The Voice, Usher dropped $12,000 on a new goldendoodle puppy. He was the highest bidder at the Pencils of Promise Gala in New York City, in which the pup was being auctioned to raise funds for a charity that builds schools in Laos, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Ghana.And though we are thrilled the money is being put toward a good cause, many seem to disagree with the pop singer’s decision. Standing by the fact that animals are not trophies and should not be used as items for auction, animal advocates are also questioning the breeder’s credibility in their decision to donate the puppy to auction. Read on for more on this moral dilemma. — Global Animal

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Happy Birthday, Bo Obama!

October 9, 2012

(PETS AND POLITICS) Regardless of whether or not you agree with President Barack Obama’s stance on animal issues, there is at least one thing we can all acknowledge: the White House family dog, Bo Obama, is unimpeachable! Today, the Obamas’ Portuguese water dog turns four years old (or 28 in dog years). Read on for more on our First Dog and his first four years in the White House. — Global Animal

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Robert Pattinson And Kristen Stewart Custody Battle

August 4, 2012

(PETS)—As reports of Robert Pattinson moving out of the home he shared with Kristen Stewart swirl around Hollywood, people are wondering what will happen to the couple’s dog Bear. The Twilight lovers adopted the puppy together from a high-kill shelter but now the actor is apparently cutting Stewart out of Bear’s life. Custody battles over pets are becoming quite a common scenario as pet guardianship is at an all time high. Hopefully all this fighting won’t affect the pooch too much. Read on to learn more about this celebrity custody dispute.—Global Animal

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Shelter Dog Hits Broadway

July 25, 2012

(DOG RESCUE) — Sunny was rescued from a kill shelter in Houston and has moved to The Big Apple. William Berloni, a famous dog trainer, is training Sunny to star in the famed play Annie. Sunny will playing the role of little orphan Annie’s dog, Sandy. Berloni who rescued and trained the original Sandy in 1976 believes “The message is: Animals in shelters are not damaged, just unfortunate.” Read on to learn more about Sunny and her big Broadway break.  — Global Animal 

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And, Action! 15 Famous Movie Dogs (GALLERY)

July 3, 2012

(FAMOUS PETS) Some of the best movies and tv shows contain dogs as main characters. 101 Dalmatians influenced a whole generation of parents to go out and buy Dalmatian puppies, while Beethoven and Marley and Me reminded people about the responsibilities and the joys that go with pet parenthood. Whether it’s a movie or a tv show, most people have been touched by a dog character. Read on for a list of 10 famous dog actors and tell us which is your favorite. —Global Animal

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Are Presidential Pets Used As A Distraction?

June 24, 2012

(FAMOUS PETS) Is it an accident that President Obama’s dog Bo is getting a lot of attention lately? A new study by researchers at George Washington University suggest that it’s not. In fact it is a calculated move. Presidents often use dogs for photo opportunities to seem more relatable to the public. The study shows that many presidential pets often come out during difficult moments, like during Bill Clinton’s sex scandal. Read on to learn why pets make such good public relations partners. —Global Animal

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