New PETA Shop Opens Its Doors

September 6th, 2010

Peta (People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals) have teamed up with CaféPress.com to create an exciting range of animal-friendly merchandise that promotes animal rights and makes you look great at the same time.

You can visit their shop by clicking here

Boy, 11 Mauled By A Sea Lion At Zoo Show

September 6th, 2010

Daily Mail:

A boy aged 11 was recovering today after a sea lion mauled him at a popular Sydney zoo’s aquarium show as horrified visitors looked on.

Jack Lister had been invited by zookeepers to meet the eight-year-old female sea lion during the Taronga Zoo’s seal and sea lion show on Friday.

After feeding the animal, Jack mistakenly followed it off the stage, which frightened it, zoo officials said.

The sea lion bit the boy and left several puncture wounds on his stomach. Jack had abdominal surgery Friday night and was in stable condition in hospital.

Prince Harry Accused Of Animal Cruelty

September 6th, 2010

AOL News:

Animal welfare groups are accusing Britain’s Prince Harry of animal cruelty after he continued to play in a polo game after his horse was allegedly wounded by spikes on the royal’s riding spurs.

Photos from a July polo match in England show the 25-year-old prince atop a horse bleeding on its side. The game’s rules state that any player who uses his spurs excessively can face penalties that range from a warning to a more than $75,000 fine. Competitors are also supposed to take themselves out of the game immediately if they notice that their horse is injured…

Grandmother Claims She Saved Puppies Thrown In The River

September 6th, 2010

Daily Mail:

It was a story that shocked the world – a YouTube video showing a girl hurling a bucket full of whimpering puppies into a fast-flowing river.

But today, it is claimed, the days-old litter were not swept to their deaths, but were fished out of the river by a 75-year-old grandmother.

The woman claims to have saved the dogs’ lives after spotting them struggling to stay afloat at the side of the river as she made her way to a potato field..

However, although the woman posed proudly with the litter, it is not certain that they are the same dogs.

Morrissey Won’t Retract ‘Subspecies’ Remark

September 6th, 2010

Contract Music:

Morrissey has refused to retract a statement referring to Chinese people as a ”subspecies” because of the poor treatment of animals in their country…

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