Comedian Ricky Gervais donates a whopping £1.9 million to animal charities December 5, 2023 Comedian — and animal rights advocate — Ricky Gervais has donated £1.9 million ($3.2-million Canadian) to various charities dedicated to supporting and protecting animals…. Continue Reading
#WorldAnimalDay unites animal lovers; calls to improve welfare standards October 4, 2015 Although it should be everyday, today is officially World Animal Day. Regular folks, celebrities and organizations around the globe are marking Oct. 4 with… Continue Reading
Celebrities unite with Animals Asia to end bear bile farming September 1, 2015 The message is saucy, but serious: “Let a bear sh!t in the woods.” But Animals Asia has recruited some high-profile star-power to help put an… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Conservation officer Bryce Casavant who refused to kill two bear cubs removed from service August 31, 2015 Remember Bryce Casavant, the conservation officer who was suspended after he refused to to kill two orphaned bear cubs? It sparked international outrage and… Continue Reading
“Karmadillo” exacts revenge on Texas shooter hit by ricocheting bullet August 5, 2015 A Texas man, aiming for an armadillo, was injured after the bullet ricocheted and hit him in the head. Local sheriffs in the Marietta… Continue Reading
Airlines step up fight against trophy hunting August 4, 2015 Airlines around the world are reacting to news of Cecil the lion’s death by banning shipment of trophies obtained through hunting. Delta and American… Continue Reading
Take a picture, not a trophy shows death of Cecil the Lion was so unnecessary July 30, 2015 This photograph by Chris Du Plessis is making the rounds in social media, for good reason. Since the worldwide condemnation of the killing of Cecil… Continue Reading
Ricky Gervais takes fire on giraffe hunters April 13, 2015 April 22 Earth Day update below. ** Comedian Ricky Gervais is once again using social media to take down the trophy hunting set. Over… Continue Reading
British soldiers crowdfunding to get Gary the cat out of Afghanistan January 20, 2015 UPDATE: In May, 2015 Gary was reunited with his soldier in the UK. “Gary, is settling in well at home. His family say, “Thank… Continue Reading
Controversy over old lion kill stalks “hardcore huntress” Melissa Bachman November 7, 2014 A-year-old tweet by comedian Ricky Gervais is getting a second life on social media after an animal welfare group has declared his slam of… Continue Reading