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Comedian Stands Up Against Ag Gag

April 29, 2013

(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) This past week, president of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Wayne Pacelle appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to discuss Ag Gag bills. Both Pacelle and DeGeneres called attention to the horrors behind factory farming and asked viewers to recognize how Ag Gag laws would keep farming operations in the dark. If these bills are put into effect, both the treatment of animals and the quality of food could drastically deteriorate. Continue reading to find out more on what Ellen is doing to fight these Ag Gag bills. — Global Animal

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Stars Inspire Change At HSUS Genesis Awards

March 27, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) Saturday night’s 27th annual Genesis Awards Benefit Gala welcomed a myriad of stars to the Beverly Hilton to support the live-saving efforts of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and honor the role that news and entertainment media play in advocating for animal rights. Hosted for the second year in a row by “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba, this year’s top winners included “Big Miracle” for best Feature Film, “The Colbert Report” for bringing attention to dogfighting, “Ivory Wars” for it’s in-depth portrayal of the thriving ivory trade, and many more. Continue reading for more on the event and take a look at the full list of winners. — Global Animal

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Ke$ha Ruffles Some Feathers

March 19, 2013

(CELEBRITY NEWS) American pop star Ke$ha is best known for her careless party girl image, but for a while now, the “Tik Tok” singer has been making a name for herself as an animal rights activist. Last year, the glitter-loving star urged fans to boycott Canadian seafood in order to help put an end to seal clubbing. She also wrote an open letter advocating for an international ban on cosmetic animal testing. On March 23, she will receive the distinguished Wyler award from the HSUS, which was previously given to Sir Paul McCartney, Hayden Panettiere, and other celebrity animal advocates. But many animal lovers are angered by the Humane Society’s decision to award Ke$ha given her questionable past of wearing feathers and fur, as well as her offhand remarks regarding owning wild animals. Read on to find out why Ke$ha might not be the best candidate for this award — Global Animal

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General Mills To Pork Industry: No More Gestation Crates

January 22, 2013

(ANIMAL WELFARE) Following in the footsteps of companies like Oscar Meyer, The Cheesecake Factory, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Costco, and many more, Minneapolis-based General Mills has announced that it will be eliminating gestation crates from its pork supply chains. As one of America’s leading food companies, the decision comes in response to the public’s deep concerns about the inhumane treatment of farm animals.  However, the development and implementation of more humane methods could take up to 10 years. Read on to learn more about this progressive, small step forward. — Global Animal

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ASPCA Makes Shocking Decision In Ringling Bros. Lawsuit

January 11, 2013

(POLITICS) In a move that shocked many, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has decided to pay Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus a huge $9.3 million settlement to end charges of litigation abuse. The lawsuit revolves around the circus’ unethical treatment of Asian elephants and was originally filed in July 2000 by Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on behalf of the ASPCA, AWI, FFA, Tom Rider, and others. After it was dismissed by a judge for lacking evidence, the producer of the circus filed a RICO action against the animal welfare groups involved. The case is still pending. Read on to learn more about the ASPCA’s shocking decision to settle and sign the petition calling on the USDA to revoke Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus’ exhibitors’ license and carry out a full investigation. — Global Animal

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Man Vs. Wildlife: Hunters Outnumber Wolves

November 8, 2012

(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) After wolves were removed from the endangered list just a year ago—despite the fact that only 4,000 exist in the wild—wolf hunting has since been legalized in the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Unfortunately, the new regulations allow such a large number of licenses to be distributed that activists are worrying the population of wolves will reduce by roughly 15 percent.  Animal rights groups claim there are already a number of other ways that wolves can die besides hunting. Read the article below to learn both sides of the argument. — Global Animal

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The Cheesecake Factory Goes Crate-Free

October 18, 2012

(HUMANE FARMING) Last week, the upscale casual restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory, announced plans to switch to a gestation crate-free pork supply. The restuarant—which operates more than 170 full-service restaurants—has been added to the HSUS list of 30 major food companies that plan to eliminate controversial gestation crates from their pork suppliers. According to The Cheesecake Factory’s website, the company also sources chicken with no added hormones and Certified Angus Beef. Continue reading for more on the company’s major step in the right direction. — Global Animal

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Face Of Dogfighting: Stallone’s Story (VIDEO)

August 22, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) GOP Representative Steve King recently announced that he believes dog fighting should be legal. Thankfully, the Humane Society reminds us why King’s statement is so horrific and wrong. The animal welfare organization helps us get a closer look at the sad realities of the dog fighting world through a memorable and touching video. The five minute clip features the story of Stallone, a dog who went through a great deal of trauma, yet still remained man’s best friend in the midst of all his suffering. Read on to learn more about Stallone’s journey and why it is so important to put an end to animal fighting. — Global Animal

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