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Tonik, The Dog With A Human Face

February 12, 2013

(LIFE WITH PETS) Many have seen a photo of this one-of-a-kind canine circulating the Internet this past week, and wondered: “Is he part human?” But contrary to speculation, the image features a two-year-old, poodle-Shih Tzu mix named Tonik, whose soulful expression has taken the World Wide Web by storm. The person-faced pup was recently saved from a kill shelter in Kentucky and brought to the Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group, an animal welfare agency in Mishawaka, Indiana, where he is now ready for immediate adoption. Read on to learn more about the dog with the “eerily human-like face.” — Global Animal

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Puppy Bowl 2013: The Cutest Game Of The Year (POLL)

February 3, 2013

(PUPPIES) While NFL lovers eagerly await the fast-approaching Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens versus the San Francisco 49ers, puppy enthusiasts across the nation will be tuning in to watch the most adorable football game around, Puppy Bowl IX. This year’s Puppy Bowl lineup was revealed this week, featuring 27 dogs including a Puerto Rican Sato named Butterscotch and a wild-haired Yorkshire Terrier named Daisy. Read on to learn more about the cutefest and take our poll! — Global Animal

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Rescued Kitten Learns To Walk On Two Legs (VIDEO)

January 24, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) Four-month-old rescue kitten Harvey has been given a new lease on life despite being born with bones missing from his front legs due to a rare condition called Radial Agenesis. The floppy feline was fortunately saved from a cruel owner and eventually turned over to the Glasgow, Scotland, branch of U.K. animal charity Cats Protection. Thanks to the charity’s efforts, Harvey is now awaiting an operation to replace the bones with metal pins and will be placed in a “forever home” once he recovers. Read on to learn more about this heartwarming touching tale! — Global Animal

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Dog Paints For Domestic Violence Victims

January 4, 2013

(PETS) LAS VEGAS — On Friday, December 28, Arbor the dog raised over two hundred dollars for a local shelter in Las Vegas, Nevada. The talented canine is an avid painter and his masterpiece was auctioned to raise money for Noah’s Animal House and The Shade Tree Shelter. The shelter is a refuge for victims of domestic violence, their children and beloved pets. Built in 2007, the facility is one of the first establishments of its kind to allow furry friends. Since many womens’ shelters do not allow pets, guardians are often forced to leave their companion behind where it is at risk of further abuse, torture or possible death. Thanks to Shade Tree and Noah’s Animal House’ compassionate founder Staci Columbo Alonso, these innocent animals do not have to be left to fend for themselves. Continue reading to learn more about the wonderful organization. — 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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Rescue Dogs Track Endangered Species

September 20, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) — There is no doubt about it: dogs have much better noses than humans. A human has about 5,000 scent receptors and some breeds, like German Shepards, have about 250,000 million. Some high-energy dogs that unfortunately end up in shelters are finding careers with conservation scientists. The rescue dogs are trained to smell and track animal droppings from land and ocean. Hopefully these incredible dogs can endangered species get the help they desperately need. Read on for more stories on these very talented dogs. — Global Animal

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Pendleton Animal Sanctuary Destroyed In Fire

September 13, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) A fire in Pendleton, New York claimed the lives of more than half of the rescued animals at Lakeview Animal Sanctuary and Horse Farm on Tuesday night. The owner of the shelter, Sandy Pfohl, braved the fire and attempted to save the animals from the flames, almost losing her own life in the process. Unfortunately, about 60 animals were killed in the blaze. — Global Animal

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