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Police Shut Down Cambodia’s First PETA Protest

August 13, 2012

(PETA) CAMBODIA — Police broke up PETA’s first protest in Cambodia on Monday, saying the activists who were sitting outside KFC had disturbed public order with their strange behavior. A local onlooker claimed Cambodians don’t have much knowledge on animal rights and are mostly concerned with the chemicals that may be in their food. These protestors were taken to the local police station, but hopefully PETA can find other ways to educate Cambodians about animal welfare. Read on for more information. — Global Animal 

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Circus Deals Aren’t Making Everyone Happy

August 12, 2012

(CIRCUS CRUELTY) Circus animals live a life of terror, abuse, and misery, and one company is aiding in its continuance. Groupon offers discounts for circuses, despite a whirlwind of outcry and petition from animal rights activists. Circuses, like the Ringling Bros., are merely animal cruelty disguised and disgraceful forms of entertainment for all audiences. Read on to learn more about Groupon’s involvement and outside protest. — Global Animal

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Urban Decay Stays True To Its Values

July 14, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) Urban Decay, a cruelty-free brand of cosmetics, shocked its consumers when they announced they would be selling their products in China, where astonishingly animal testing is still mandatory. After complaints from disappointed customers and after PETA removed them from their list of cruelty-free companies, Urban Decay decided to reverse their decision and avoid the animal testing policy in China. Read on to see Urban Decay’s reasons for changing their decision. — Global Animal

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Victoria’s Secret Angel Dyes Pet’s Fur

July 8, 2012

(PET COSMETICS) Alessandra Ambrosio stepped out recently with her pink and purple pooch. The Victoria’s Secret Angel is yet another celebrity who decided to follow a bizarre trend and dye her pet’s fur. But is it animal cruelty? Ambrosio’s move angered PETA who responded by saying, “Our dogs and cats love us regardless of how we look; why not extend the same kindness to them?” Read on for more. — Global Animal

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Olympics Controversy Over Use Of Live Animals

June 30, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) Danny Boyle has caused upset among six animal rights groups with his plan to use over 100 farm animals in the opening show for the 2012 London Olympics. According to the Slumdog Millionaire director, the three-hour spectacle is inspired by a speech from Shakespeare’s The Tempest. According to animal rights groups, not only would the show be traumatic and stressful to the animals, it may also get the Olympics organizing committee prosecuted under the 2006 Animal Welfare Act. Read on for why animal activists and the British farming industry are taking a stand. — Global Animal

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PETA “Stand-Up” For Animals

June 18, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Even though PETA’s causes are nothing to laugh about their recent “Stand-Up For Animals” benefit at the LA Comedy Store had everyone in stitches. Fred Willard hosted the event and comedians that took the stage included Bill Mahar, Carol Leifer, Jane Lynch, Marc Maron, and Jeffery Ross. The event also had quite an impressive guest list with celebrities ranging from Olivia Munn to Pink, all with their clothes on. Guests dined on delicious vegan treats and drinks while enjoying the show, and all proceeds went toward funding PETA’s efforts to fight animal abuse. Look below for pictures of your favorite celebs supporting animal welfare! — Global Animal 

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Celebrate Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month This June

June 8, 2012

(PET ADOPTION) Last Friday marked the beginning of Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat-Month, a month long event that hopes to raise awareness and increase the adoption of shelter cats across the country. Animal shelters constantly struggle with the growing number of stray animals that enter through their doors. Whether it’s a rambunctious kitten or a cuddly cat, felines of all sorts are eager to find their way from shelters into your home! — Global Animal

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PETA.xxx Launches, But Is It As Raunchy As You Think?

June 6, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) PETA is known for using controversial methods to bring attention to animal issues. With the launch of PETA.xxx, a sexy website featuring Ron Jeremy, Jenna Jameson, Rose McGowan and the controversial Sasha Grey, the animal rights organization is attempting to raise awareness for animals. Although some might question PETA’s unorthodox strategy, the site does offer a lot of important information on animal welfare and might prove to be educational for many. The site is relatively work safe, and if you’re looking for something intense under the “Hardcore Videos” section you might be in for a surprise. Read on for more on the new campaign, and tell us what you think in our poll. — Global Animal

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