Two Girl Scouts Fight the Palm Oil Industry
February 13, 2012 by Michael Mountain
Teenagers Rhiannon Tomtishen and Madison Vorva had been studying orangutans as part of a project to earn their Girl Scout Bronze Award four years ago. The palm oil goes into numerous baked goods and other “fun” foods, and the orangutans and their kind are now threatened with extinction.
The Dog Who Saved a Boy and His Family
February 6, 2012 by Michael Mountain
There are many touching, heartwarming stories of “service” dogs who do amazing things to help their disabled people. But one of the most remarkable stories ever was in the New York Times magazine this weekend.
Seniors Helping Seniors: Doris Day Gives to Muttville
January 19, 2012 by Zoe
At the age of 87, Doris Day has just released a new album. Proceeds from the record will go to her nonprofit organization, the Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF), which supports animal welfare programs across the country.
An Act of Dog
January 9, 2012 by Michael Mountain
It’s hard to grasp the sheer number of homeless dogs put to death in shelters each day. Shelters estimate 5,500. But that’s just a number that can’t tell the story. Nor can bios or memorials. But it can perhaps be accomplished in art.
Natalie Portman to Make Vegan Movie
January 5, 2012 by Michael Mountain
Natalie Portman is one of the few celebrity actors who embrace the animal protection world as a passionate cause (rather than as part hobby, part self-promotion).
James Cromwell: They’re Not Pets and I Don’t Own Them
December 27, 2011 by Michael Mountain
Actor James Cromwell is about as passionate for animals as it gets. Ten years ago, he was even arrested during an animal rights protest in Fairfax, Virginia, at a Wendy’s and then ordered to stay out of all Wendy’s restaurants in Fairfax County Virginia unless he intends to eat there … which, one would imagine, he has no intention of doing.
Petunia’s Christmas Mystery Marvel
December 27, 2011 by Michael Mountain
Young Frankie Pruitt was sitting at home drinking hot chocolate, one morning eight years ago, when Petunia the pit bull raced out of the house and across the meadows with the family’s other dogs to visit the alpacas on the family’s Virginia farm. It was all part of the daily routine. No one took any notice.
Ricky Gervais Fights Beagle Experiments
December 19, 2011 by Michael Mountain
Comedian Ricky Gervais has joined a campaign to stop Bantin & Kingman Universal Ltd. from building a large farm to breed beagles for experimentation.
Bob Barker Pays for Toronto Elephants Trip
December 19, 2011 by Michael Mountain
Bob Barker, former host of The Price is Right, has offered to cover the cost of transporting three elephants from the Toronto Zoo to a sanctuary in California.
Daniel the ‘Miracle’ Dog Goes on TV
December 6, 2011 by Michael Mountain
Daniel, the dog who survived the gas chamber at an Alabama pound, made his first TV appearance on Anderson Cooper’s new daytime TV show
