Stimpy was wasting away. Whether he had a medical condition or simply couldn’t compete for food against the other, stronger dog on the property is not clear. But he was obviously suffering and slowly dying. After weeks of watching Stimpy’s condition deteriorate while waiting for local authorities to intervene, a concerned citizen called PETA … Read more »
How appropriate is it that on the week that convicted dogfighter Michael Vick takes off his ankle bracelet and strolls out of his house a free man, we should roll out our new anti-dogfighting ad starring “Sugar” Shane Mosley? Let’s watch the World Boxing Association’s reigning welterweight super champ in action, shall we? “Sugar” … Read more »
To clarify PETA’s position on pit bulls: We’re for ’em. By “for ’em,” I mean that we are for pit bull protection, for their happiness, and for treating them like dogs instead of like cheap burglar alarms, punching bags, or gladiators in perverted death matches. Some pit bull fanciers out there seem to think that … Read more »
Animals—from horses to birds as well as those killed for their fur, skin, and flesh—have a friend in Dan Piraro, creator of the wonderfully offbeat internationally syndicated cartoon Bizarro. Now Dan has stepped up for cats used in excruciating (and scientifically inferior) pediatric intubation training at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Trainees who are enrolled in … Read more »
Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning actor—and animal defender extraordinaire—Woody Harrelson might have played the laid-back Carson Wells in No Country for Old Men, but he was almost as mad as his controversial character Mickey Knox when he learned about deadly medical training exercises involving cats at Texas Tech. Homeless cats at the Odessa animal shelter—just a stone’s throw … Read more »
Fans are mourning the sudden passing of the “King of Pop,” who spent decades under a media microscope. Here are some Jacko facts that fans may not know: The number-one song “Ben,” about a rat friend, was originally meant to be sung by Donny Osmond. (Thanks to The Michael Jackson Fan Club for that.) My … Read more »
What is the number-one thing that you need to know about hilarious hottie Bradley Cooper? I’ll give you a hint: His steely blues and that off-kilter smile don’t have anything to do with it. theinsider / CC “I have two beautiful dogs … I cherish. Samson is a 14-year-old German short hair pointer … Read more »
vegetarianstar / CC We’ll let you decide. Written by Shawna Flavell
usatoday / CC Former “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss knows what it’s like to be behind bars—and ever since she inherited dozens of exotic birds from an acquaintance who passed away, she’s learned firsthand that humans aren’t the only ones whose needs aren’t met in captivity. Heidi was fortunate enough to be able to turn part … Read more »
PLEASE NOTE: There’s a picture below that is very disturbing, but for people who are concerned about animal suffering and homelessness, it’s important to face the tragic reality of the overpopulation crisis and its consequences. Animals can’t afford to have people look away. Her name was Big Girl, but there was almost nothing … Read more »
fametastic / CC Every Tuesday night, I grab a comfy couch, flip on American Idol, proceed to squeal and shout comments at the screen for the next hour, and then dial in incessantly to vote for my fave. On the show, judge Simon Cowell is known for being a little harsh when he gives … Read more »
Amanda Huhman and Libby Burks are a dog-loving duo who rallied their community and helped the Central Missouri Humane Society win first place in Zootoo’s national shelter-makeover contest. The girls collared folks in parking lots to ask them to go online to support the shelter, papered the city with posters and fliers, did radio appearances, … Read more »
dogs.thefuntimesguide / CC Apparently, puppy-food pâté is posh. Ready to get your laugh on? In a recent study that’s sure to make all of those hoity-toity types who still feed on foie gras choke on their canapés, researchers found that most people can’t tell the difference between dog food and “delicacies.” In a blind … Read more »
examiner / CC A recent article on UsMagazine.com notes that Octomom Nadya Suleman is considering adding another member to her brood. No, she’s not thinking about having any more babies (at least as far as we know). She’s considering bringing a pig into her home. Actually, into her home isn’t quite correct. She wants to … Read more »
He’s hard on his opponents, but he has a soft touch when it comes to animals. Yep, that’s how mixed martial arts champ Tito Ortiz rolls. Recently, the tender-hearted tough guy and father of twins (with none other than PETA princess Jenna Jameson) took time out from clocking clowns in the cage to take on … Read more »
