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NY Firefighters Host Squirrel Shootout

January 31, 2013

(ANIMAL RIGHTS) In the town of Holley, New York, the fire department is holding it’s 7th annual mass squirrel killing contest known as the “Hazzard County Squirrel Slam,” which will take place on February 15, 2013. The Holley Fire Department is located in the Village of Holley, in eastern Orleans County, NY. Their “tradition” of hunting squirrels has been brought to the attention of animal advocates from across the country. Read on to learn more about this horrific event and sign the petitions to put an end to this inhumane act. — Global Animal

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A Dog’s Grace Finds Hope In Tragedy

October 23, 2012

(TOUCHING TALE) NEW YORK — This week, a New York Times story of a pregnant woman and her ill dog, Gracie, pulled at American’s heartstrings and reminded us why dogs are man’s best friend. After Gracie became critically sick, needing $4,000 in surgery, the woman and her husband were faced with a very difficult decision. And in a sad twist of fate, the woman was forced to deal with yet another tragedy. Ultimately, her poodle puppy underwent a successful surgery and healed alongside her grieving guardians. Read the story to see how this couple coped with the challenges of life with the help of their loyal dog. — Global Animal

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Baby Walrus Moves To Big City (VIDEO)

October 23, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) Life for walrus calf Mitik looks a little brighter, as he is happily settling in his new home in New York. Mitik, or Mit for short, separated from his herd in the Arctic Ocean, becoming orphaned in Alaska in July. Mit resided temporarily at the Alaska SeaLife Center, where shortly after an eager staff from the New York Aquarium came to meet and retrieve the pup. Read on to learn more about Mitik and his touching journey to a new home. — Global Animal

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Is The East Coast Safer For Pets?

September 19, 2012

(ANIMAL POLITICS) NEW YORK —  Government officials from New York and New Jersey have both proposed bills that will improve the animal welfare in their respective cities. As a result of the 2011 animal neglect case involving Patrick the pitbull, Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr. proposed increased punishment of New Jersey animal neglecters. A state above, city councilmen Peter Vallone is vying for the establishment of a New York City animal abuser registry not unlike that of sex offenders. Continue reading to learn the details of the East Coast men’s compassionate stances. — Global Animal 

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NYC Carriage Horse Hits Car

August 21, 2012

(CARRIAGE HORSES) NEW YORK — Oreo, a New York City carriage horse, bolted through the streets on Thursday after crashing into a limo. The terrified horse ran four blocks through traffic and among pedestrians before emergency responders could stop him. Read on for more on similar incidents with carriage horses and why many animal advocates and New York City citizens hope to have carriage horses taken off the streets. — Global Animal 

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Katie Holmes Uses Animals For Pain Relief

July 31, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Actress Katie Holmes has not yet adopted a dog after she was recently spotted scanning a dog boutique, but she has taken her six-year-old daughter Suri to visit some amazing animals. A special trip to the Bronx Zoo in New York City on Saturday was most likely an attempt to ease the healing process of Katie’s divorce to actor Tom Cruise. It’s no secret that animals can be very therapudic in helping people cope mentally and physically. — Global Animal

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Katie Holmes Goes Puppy Shopping After Divorce

July 19, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Actor Katie Holmes was recently spotted checking out dogs at a New York City pet boutique with daughter Suri in tow. Perhaps the potential canine addition could help Suri deal with her mother’s divorce from celebrity Scientologist Tom Cruise. Read on for more on the outing, and here’s hoping they don’t buy and adopt from a shelter! — Global Animal

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47 Pit Bulls Rescued From Bronx Fighting Ring

June 22, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) The ASPCA and New York Police Department evacuated 47 pit bulls from a basement apartment in the Bronx on Thursday. The dogs, bred for fighting, lived in crammed cages and are thought to have never been outside. The occupant of the apartment, also the building’s superintendant, is charged with animal fighting and cruelty. Read more on the raid of the puppy mill and the dogs rescued. — Global Animal

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