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Pregnant Pitty Never Loses Hope (VIDEO)

April 2, 2013

(SHELTER PETS) Approximately 200 pit bulls are put down every day in Los Angeles County due to lack of available homes for the adorable pooches. Hope, an orange and white pit bull, was abandoned at a Los Angeles shelter one week before she gave birth to nine puppies. Giving birth and nursing newborn pups at a shelter are stressful undertakings for new mothers, and Hope lost three of her babies during those first few days. Even in this dire situation, Hope continued to smile, wag her tail, and refused to give up hope. Read more about the spirited pit bull and her family’s miraculous tale. — Global Animal

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Purrfect Pranks For April Fools’ Day (GALLERY)

April 1, 2013

(ANIMAL PICTURES) April Fools’ Day is finally here! Celebrated by many cultures far and wide, the holiday is famous for the practical jokes and hoaxes people play on one another. But as it turns out, humans aren’t the only animals engaging in pranks. Cats also have a special love for mischief—especially when it involves tricking a dog. Check out the gallery below for some hilarious kitty antics! — Global Animal

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Jusani Culture: A Future Of Change For Shelter Pets

April 1, 2013

(ANIMAL SHELTERS) Approximately eight million stray animals enter U.S. shelters ever year and about 3.7 million are euthanized. Given these startling statistics, Jusani Culture aims to help these animals by spreading awareness about adoption and partnering with small businesses for fundraising, amongst other notable efforts. In the article below, contributor Lauren Silvia sheds light on Jusani Culture’s compassionate mission. Read on to learn more about this wonderful organization and see how you can get involved. — Global Animal

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Vegan Chocolate Bunny - a compassionate Easter treat!

Easter Bunnies: Stick To The Candy Version

March 31, 2013

(EASTER BUNNIES) Rabbits bought as Easter gifts cause problems for animal shelters across the nation. After dogs and cats, they are most often surrendered to shelters especially after this spring holiday. Bunnies can live up to ten years, need veterinary care, fresh vegetables, and toys. Many people are not aware rabbits require as much care and commitment as any other pet and will drop the bunnies off at a shelter, or worse, release them into the wild. Read on for more on this issue and how to responsibly bring a rabbit into your family. — Global Animal 

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Bunny Fever! 9 Questions Before You Take The Hop

March 30, 2013

(LIFE WITH PETS) Easter is here and pet stores are filled with rabbits just waiting to hop into your Easter basket. So you and your children – especially your children –may be hoping for a bunny. But like the rush to buy a dalmatian after ’101 Dalmatians’ was a big hit, it can be a different story when the rabbits (or chicks) come home to roost. Unfortunately, ninety percent of rabbits brought into American homes for the spring holiday end up euthanized. Want to be part of the solution instead of creating a problem? Adopt a rabbit instead of buying. And before you do anything, read what the experts at 3 Bunnies Rabbit Rescue say you should consider before bringing home that bunny. – Global Animal

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Remembering Zanjeer: The Dog Who Saved Thousands

March 25, 2013

(AMAZING ANIMALS) According to Reuters, thousands of lives were saved thanks to a brave golden labrador named Zanjeer. The heroic canine detected more than 3,329 kgs of explosive RDX, 600 detonators, 249 hand grenades, and 6,406 rounds of live ammunition. Zanjeer, a treasured member of the Mumbai Police Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, also helped avert other potential explosions by detecting three more bombs in the days following the initial blasts. Read on about this heroic canine and the impact his story has had on the world. — Global Animal

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Is Your Dog A Genius?

March 24, 2013

(DOGS) Dognition, a North Carolina-based company created by Duke University’s professor of evolutionary anthropology, Brian Hare, works to understand our canine companions’ strengths and weaknesses in terms of intelligence. Through a series of interactive tests, you not only learn the unique qualities of your dog’s intelligence, but the results also contribute to dog science. Prof. Hare analyzes a vast database consisting of the Dognition results, with the ultimate goal of determining scientific and regional differences among breeds. Read on for information on Dognition and how you can determine your pup’s IQ. — Global Animal

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Last Hurricane Sandy Dog Gets New Home

March 18, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) Approximately 500 pets left homeless after Hurricane Sandy were brought to the Pet Emergency Shelter in New York’s Nassau County. All of these animals were eventually returned to their guardians except for Bruno, a 7-year-old male Rottweiler. The Nassau County SPCA posted an add on their Facebook page seeking a new home for the adorable pooch. The response was overwhelming, and the Facebook page was shared over 900 times. Read more about Bruno, the last homeless Hurricane Sandy dog, and his story. — Global Animal

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