Animals
Humane Society and SPCA: Do Not Abandon Pets Over Coronavirus Infection Fears
Humane Society and SPCA: Do Not Abandon Pets Over Coronavirus Infection Fears Cassie after knee surgery — photo by Linda MitchellThe Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has sought to reassure pet owners to not surrender or abandon their pets as there's no scientific evidence cats and dogs and other companion animals can be infected with the coronavirus, or…
Joaquin Phoenix Uses Best Actor Win at Oscars To Support Animals, Confront Injustice
Joaquin Phoenix Uses Best Actor Win at Oscars To Support Animals, Confront Injustice Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin Phoenix used his Best Actor win at the 92nd Academy Awards held in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 10 to speak out about animal rights, advocate for the fight against all forms of injustice, and to support people growing and becoming better. Phoenix, who…
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Release Three Live Albums To Support Australian Bushfire Relief Efforts
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Release Three Live Albums To Support Australian Bushfire Relief Efforts King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard — photo via Flightless RecordsProlific Australian rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have released three live albums to help support three different organizations providing animal-related relief…
WATCH: Carol Burnett, Carl Reiner, Lily Tomlin, Bob Newhart in PSA For Old Dogs
WATCH: Carol Burnett, Carl Reiner, Lily Tomlin, Bob Newhart in PSA For Old Dogs Carol Burnett in the Grey Muzzle PSA — screenshot.Comedy legends Carol Burnett, 86; Carl Reiner; 97; Lily Tomlin, 80; and Bob Newhart, 90, have come together to provide some pawsitive support for old dogs and the Grey Muzzle animal rescue organization. The four comedy…
5 Ways To Support Australia In Its Fight Against Deadly Wildfires
5 Ways To Support Australia In Its Fight Against Deadly Wildfires Australian wildfires — photo via Fire Relief Fund for First Nations Communities GoFundMe pageThe widespread devastation from bushfires in Australia has reached unprecedented levels this season. Right now 2,700 firefighters and along with 3,000 army reserve and specialists have been…
Bowmanville Farm Wants To Feed Your Christmas Tree To Its Goats
Bowmanville Farm Wants To Feed Your Christmas Tree To Its Goats Goats and a llama nibble on a tree — photo via Kavanaugh Farms Facebook pageA Bowmanville, Ontario farm is asking for your old Christmas trees so they can be used to feed its goats. Kavanaugh Farms made the solicitation for this "great treat" in a Facebook post dated Dec. 26. "It served…
Neil Young Crazy Horse Flannel Shirt Sales To Support Wild Horses
Neil Young Crazy Horse Flannel Shirt Sales To Support Wild Horses Neil Young in a Live Wild Stay Free flannel — photo via Neil Young ArchiveNeil Young's new Colorado album with backing band Crazy Horse is being used as a catalyst for the musician to help some wild horses. Considered by many to be the godfather of grunge music, the frequently flannel-clad…
Joshua Radin's New Song "Here, Right Now" To Support The North Shore Animal League America
Joshua Radin's New Song "Here, Right Now" To Support The North Shore Animal League America Joshua Radin — photo by Shervin LainezSinger-songwriter Joshua Radin is using his newest single "Here, Right Now" to support the North Shore Animal League America (NSALA) no-kill animal shelter and rescue. "Just want to let you know that my song '…
Ellen DeGeneres Backs Virtual Reality Game Used To Protect Gorillas In Rwanda
Ellen DeGeneres Backs Virtual Reality Game Used To Protect Gorillas In Rwanda Gorillas! augmented reality game experience — photo providedA new augmented reality mobile game supported by Ellen DeGeneres is being used to help gorillas in Rwanda. Gorillas! is the new game created by augmented reality app maker Krikey in partnership with The Ellen Fund. In…
Prada Latest Luxury Fashion Brand To Go Fur-Free After Activist Campaigning
Prada Latest Luxury Fashion Brand To Go Fur-Free After Activist Campaigning Miuccia Prada — photo providedAfter a dialogue with the Humane Society of America, the Fur Free Alliance and other animal rights groups, the luxury fashion brand Prada has pledged to stop using animal fur in its designs or new products, beginning with its spring/summer 2020…
Q&A: Toronto Feral Cat Coalition Director Reflects on 10 Years of Cat Loving Groups Working Together
Q&A: Toronto Feral Cat Coalition Director Reflects on 10 Years of Cat Loving Groups Working Together Photo courtesy of the Toronto Feral Cat Coalition. With Environment Canada estimating there are between 1.2 and 4 million "unowned" cats in the country (that includes both strays and ferals), there is still a lot of work for national cat advocacy…
Q&A: Threatened Raptors Soaring Thanks To Wings Of Wonder Rehab
Q&A: Threatened Raptors Soaring Thanks To Wings Of Wonder Rehab Rebecca Lessaard with Doolin the turkey vulture — photo provided Pretty much everybody of every age loves owls. But it’s fair to say Rebecca Lessard loves the wide-eyed marvels and their bird-of-prey brethren more. Since 1990, the founder and director of Michigan-based raptor sanctuary…
Ellen DeGeneres Gives Update on Rwanda Campus for The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Ellen DeGeneres Gives Update on Rwanda Campus for The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Ellen DeGeneres at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena Feb. 3 — photo credit: Karen BlissDuring “In Conversation with Ellen DeGeneres,” at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on Sunday evening (March 3), the talk show host and comedian gave an update on the Ellen Fund’s work in Rwanda with the…
Morrissey Ends Boycott of Canada, Tour Will Support 15 Animal Save Groups
Morrissey Ends Boycott of Canada, Tour Will Support 15 Animal Save Groups Morrissey — photo courtesy of All Good Promotion.Unwavering animal rights activist Morrissey, who released a statement in 2006 boycotting Canada because of the “horrific slaughter” of seals, is finally returning for a national tour, but will donate a portion of proceeds from all of…
Simon Cowell's Donation Helps Stop South Korean Dog Meat Trade
Simon Cowell's Donation Helps Stop South Korean Dog Meat Trade Photo credit: Humane Society International's Twitter A generous donation from America's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has helped a team from animal advocacy group Humane Society International rescue around 200 dogs on a meat farm in Namyangju, South Korea. "With us leaving next…