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Singer Miranda Lambert: The Voice For Foster Dogs

April 25, 2013

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Country darling Miranda Lambert has a big heart for animals—particularly dogs. Mrs Blake Shelton already has five dogs in her family, but she also makes sure to open her house to foster animals. The “Gunpowder & Lead” singer told People magazine, “Every time I find one [dog], we keep ‘em until we can find them the right home. You kind of know what dog fits with your family. We keep ‘em until we find a family they fit with.” The star also admitted that husband Blake Shelton was a little baffled with her animal loving ways at first, but that he is used to it now. Read on to find out whether Lambert plans to adopt any more dogs. — Global Animal

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Abused Dog’s New Leash On Life (VIDEO)

April 15, 2013

(SHELTERS PETS) The number one reason most households choose not to adopt a dog is due to negative misconceptions of shelter pets. Meet Emerson—a dog who was abused and neglected for a number of years—whose tail of hope undoubtedly proves that shelter dogs are not broken. Read on for more details on Emerson’s survival story and watch his amazing transformation in this touching video. — 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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Grumpy Cat Charms Hollywood Hunk At SXSW

March 18, 2013

(FAMOUS ANIMALS) Since becoming a widespread Internet sensation, Grumpy Cat—also known by her real name Tardar Sauce—is living the lavish celebrity life. The adorable cranky feline flew in to South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas to shoot a Friskies commercial. During her stay, she got to experience all the perks that come with being an online superstar, and she managed to steal a huge Hollywood hunk’s heart! Read on to find out more about Grumpy Cat’s SXSW experience. — Global Animal

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Hollywood’s Bought & Abandoned Fad Dogs

March 15, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTORS) From the silver screen to the viral menagerie of animals on YouTube, canine actors and other popularized pups inevitably fuel society’s fascination with certain dog breeds. At the same time, the opposite can also occur, where a film or television show portrays a dog in a negative light and depopularizes that particular breed. “Every time Hollywood makes a dog movie, the breed goes to hell,” says one caretaker of bouviers des Flandres dogs. Animals don’t always meet potential guardian’s expectations. And when their pet doesn’t behave like the animal portrayed on a television show or in a particular film, rescue organizations and animal shelters become flooded with popularized breeds. Read on to learn more about the impact that famous dogs in the media have on particular breeds. — Global Animal

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PUPS Act Cracks Down On Online Dog Sales

March 13, 2013

(PUPPY MILLS) Citing inhumane and unsanitary practices, members of Congress have recently established the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act in an attempt to enforce stronger federal oversight of puppy mills and online dog sales. The new law requires commercial breeders to be licensed and inspected by the USDA and demands that any breeder who sells over 50 dogs a year online or to pet stores must adhere to these federal regulations. Read on to learn more about the reintroduced legislation as well as the ASPCA’s efforts to eradicate puppy mills. — Global Animal

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Jersey Shore Star Adopts Pit Bull Pup

March 8, 2013

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Earlier this week, reality TV star Vinny Guadagnino became the latest celebrity to make pet adoption his first option. He brought home a new gal, but this pup is anything but a “grenade.” The MTV celeb announced via Twitter that he’s welcomed a rescue puppy into his home and asked his followers for tips on the perfect name for the pit bull pup. Read on to learn more about Vinny’s rescue pooch and watch DJ Pauly D’s PSA for animals affected by Hurricane Sandy. — Global Animal

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Photographer Shows Compawssion For The Underdog

February 27, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) According to the ASPCA, approximately 5 to 7 million pets enter animal shelters nationwide every year, and approximately 3 to 4 million are euthanized—that’s one every six and a half seconds. In addition, millions more are abandoned, only to suffer from illness or injury before their untimely death. However, many are fighting to change these statistics. One is photographer Frank Bruynbroek, who dedicated 15 years of his life into the creation of Compawssion: Portraits of Rescued Dogs. The touching collection of black and white, film portraits of rescued dogs shows audiences what it means to be a dog who has been abandoned and then rescued. — Global Animal

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