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PETA’s Euthanasia Policy: Excessive Or Humane?

May 21, 2013

(ANIMAL SHELTERS) Whether they are promoting a healthy vegan diet, curbing the fur trade, influencing cruelty-free product marketing, or working to implement non-animal testing methods, PETA has been the driving force behind many groundbreaking successes for millions of individual animals. However, the question behind PETA’s euthanization policy remains in the center of hot debate as many activists believe it is wrong, and even hypocritical for one of the world’s leading animal rights organizations to support the practice. The organization is once again under attack following a scathing blog post published in the Huffington Post in April. In the detailed article, Nathan Winograd, executive director of the No Kill Advocacy Center, unveils the shocking numbers behind PETA’s “kill rate,” positing that shelters should only euthanize animals who are essentially unadoptable and cannot be rehabilitated due to aggression or health reasons. However, President and co-founder of PETA Ingrid Newkirk’s rebuttle entitled Euthanasia: We Won’t Run From What Needs To Be Done! claims, “PETA’s statistics are also often used, as they are being used now, in a truly perverted way by some ‘no-kill’ evangelists to try to turn people away from the ‘evil’ of what is actually a dignified, merciful release from suffering.” Read on to learn more about the ongoing debate between PETA and supporters of the no-kill movement. — Global Animal

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Celebrate National Pet Month!

May 1, 2013

(PETS) Attention all pets and corresponding companions! May is National Pet Month in the United States, which means it’s time to double all the loving affection you’re giving each other. Originating in England, National Pet Month has existed for more than two decades. Although National Pet Month is celebrated during the month of April in England, both countries promote the same key goals during their celebration. Read on to learn more about this compassionate month and see what you can do to celebrate. — Global Animal 

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Cattaraugus County SPCA: A “Slow-Kill” Shelter?

April 26, 2013

(ANIMAL SHELTERS) Contrary to its claim to be a no-kill shelter, the Cattaraugus County SPCA in Olean, New York, is considered to be a perversion of no-kill by a number of former volunteers, board members, and concerned citizens. In fact, many are claiming the shelter is one of the more dangerous places for an animal to reside. Kelly Chaffee, former CCSPCA President and Board Member, has been quick to say that “the facility has been no-kill since 1985.” But many maintain that just because the animals are not euthanized at the shelter, does not mean that they are not emotionally and physically suffering. There is substantial proof regarding the neglect that these innocent animals suffer every single day. Animals at this facility are said to be confined in kennels for years, without socialization, veterinary care, or opportunities for placement into loving homes. Read on for more on this investigation and sign the petitions requesting reform. — Global Animal

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“Breeding Ignorance” Sheds Light On Shelter Reality

March 15, 2013

(SHELTER ANIMALS) “Breeding Ignorance,” a powerful and gut-wrenching collection of photographs shot by Mary Shannon Johnstone, features an intimate look into the harrowing realities of animal shelters forced to deal with overpopulation. Johnstone, an Associate Professor of Art and a photographer, is an advocate for spay/neuter laws and has shed light on these issues resulting from the major lack of these laws. Her work has been part of the Top 50 Critical Mass for 2009 and 2010, and was exhibited as part of the 2010 Lens Culture Awards Exposure awards. Animal overpopulation, from lack of spaying and neutering, is a major cause for high euthanasia rates in shelters. A declaration on Johnstone’s website reads, “In the time it takes for you to read this statement, 15 pets will have entered into life in an animal shelter somewhere in the United States. Ninety percent of these animals are not spayed or neutered. Approximately half will be euthanized.” Many states are trying to pass more no-kill shelter laws, but it’s a slow and difficult process, and there are no easy answers. Check out our interview with the photographer and visit her site for the more graphic photos. — Global Animal

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Animal Lovers Griffith & Banderas Adopt

February 26, 2013

(CELEBRITY PETS) After the passing of their two dogs roughly three weeks ago, Academy Award winner Melanie Griffith and her husband, actor Antonio Banderas, sought to honor the late pups by opening their home to two rescue dogs from one of their favorite Los Angeles-based shelters. The couple adopted two Shepherd/Labrador-mixed siblings—a brother and a sister—from the Ace of Hearts shelter in Beverly Hills, which is dedicated to rescuing dogs the day they are to be euthanized from various Los Angeles shelters. Griffith and Banderas appear to have a history with the organizationand are strong supporters of adopting rescue pets. Read on to learn more about the couple’s passion for compassion and other adoption advocates. — Global Animal

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ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Saves Lives

December 6, 2012

(ANIMAL ACTIVISTS) A few months back, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) partnered with Rachael Ray to help save animals with their ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. The annual, three-month-long contest encourages animal shelters across the country to compete and come up with new ways to save animals and win grants simultaneously. This year’s challenge proved to be enormously successful. In total, this year’s 50 contestants saved 56,232 animals—more than any other year of the Challenge! Read on to learn more about the winners and see how to sign up for next year’s challenge! — Global Animal

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Lauren Conrad Chooses Adoption

November 3, 2012

(CELEBRITY PETS) Although The Hills star Lauren Conrad is known for her love of fashion and shopping, when it came to getting a puppy she chose an animal shelter rather than a store. Conrad, who’s already mom to a rescue dog named Chloe, adopted a new puppy last month. The little guy’s name is Fitz, and it appears his new guardian can’t get enough of him. Read on to find out more about this lucky pup and see what he dressed up as for Halloween. — Global Animal

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Strut Your Mutt To Save Homeless Pets (VIDEO)

September 28, 2012

(ANIMAL ACTIVISTS) Every day, approximately 9,000 homeless pets are euthanized. The national non-profit organization, Best Friends Animal Society, is implementing no-kill programs and partnerships to support adoption and public spay/neuter programs in order to save these shelter animals. Last year, the organization raised $700,000 through the Strut Your Mutt fundraiser that includes a fun dog walk, dog yoga (“doga”), spa services and free treats for pets, and more. Adoptable pets will also be available on site. With more than 180 groups in the No More Homeless Pets® Network participating in the events and 8,000 registrants across the nine cities, Best Friends Animal Society hopes to raise $1 million this year. Read on for more on the event and how you can participate or donate. — Global Animal

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