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Sisters Adopt Dog With One Million Facebook Likes

January 18, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) On January 15, two young sisters started a Facebook that accumulated 226,ooo followers within 24 hours with a profile picture that gained 1.2 million ‘likes’ within just seven hours. After the girls and their family lost their beloved dog to cancer, the children wanted another family dog. When they asked their parents, their dad told them that they could only if they received over one million likes on Facebook. Thanks to the compassion of Facebookers worldwide, these determined girls proved their doubtful father wrong. These two animal lovers and their family will soon be welcoming a furry friend into their home. Continue reading to learn more about the sisters’ amazing story. — Global Animal

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The Pitfalls Of Seasonal Petting Zoos

September 17, 2012

(PETTING ZOOS) With summer ending and fall fast approaching, it is that time of year when families head out of the city to local farms for hay rides or to pick apples, pumpkins, and more. However, some of these farms exploit and capitalize on our fascination with animals and offer petting zoos at an added attraction, sometimes displaying wild animals that have nothing to do with Halloween in the United States. Dr. Sujatha Ramakrishna, author of Raising Kids Who Love Animals, talks about how families should approach fall festivities and make sure they make the right choice in visiting farms that do not offer entertainment at the expense of other animals. — Global Animal

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School Teaches Abuse Over Compassion

August 7, 2012

(KIDS AND ANIMALS) While most kids learn science and math in school, the kids in New Zealand’s Uruti School are learning how to dress up dead possums in bikinis. The school is in hot water after holding a very bizarre fundraiser which consisted of a fashion show featuring dead possums dressed up by children. While possums are protected in Australia, they are unfortunately considered a pest in New Zealand. Read on to find out the school principal’s explanation for why she let this happen. — Global Animal

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Coping With The Death Of A Family Pet

July 20, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) Losing a family member is a difficult thing, and losing a pet can be just as heartbreaking if not more. Dr. Sujatha Ramakrishna, author of Raising Kids Who Love Animals, delves into the issue of helping children understand the sad facts of life in a way that prepares them for the future. — Global Animal

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Infants living in homes with pets are less likely to have health issues. Photo Credit: Solosana/Dreamstime

Dogs Can Help Your Infant Avoid The Doctor

July 15, 2012

(ANIMAL STUDY) Research conducted in Finland provides yet another reason why pets are a great addition to a family. According to the recent study, infants living in homes with pets are less likely to have health-related problems than those living without. While the exact reasoning for this correlation remains uncertain, the unprecedented findings shines a new light onto our relationship with animals. — Global Animal

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How A Pet Can Help Your Child

April 15, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) The research on the influence animals have in a child’s life is limited, but growing. It’s known that pets reduce stress, teach compassion, help children with Autism, and fight America’s child obesity problem. More studies are now being conducted to figure out just how much an animal can influence young people. Read on to learn more about the positive effects pets have on children. — Global Animal

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