Vegetarian Star

Paul McCartney has backed a campaign by the Humane Society International to end animal testing for cosmetic products.

The HSI’s Be Cruelty-Free campaign calls for an end to cosmetics testing all over the world, something that has already taken place in Europe, with new laws set to be in effect in 2013 that will ban the sales of newly animal-tested cosmetics.

“The ugly truth about testing beauty products on animals is that it causes them unimaginable pain and suffering. If every cosmetic tested on rabbits or mice had a photo on the packaging showing these animals with weeping swollen eyes and inflamed skin, I believe everyone would leave cruelty on the shelf and go for the cruelty-free option instead,” Sir Paul said.

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Ellen DeGeneres‘ pet food company, Halo, has unveiled a vegan dog food for animal lovers who want their dogs to eat like them.

The Vegan Garden Medley is a vegan blend of vitamins, minerals and the same essential nutrients as in meat based protein diets.

Peas and chickpeas provide digestible protein, while pearled barley, oat groats and potatoes are digestible carbohydrates and fiber. Healthy oils like canola, flaxseed and sunflower are added to the mix for good sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Vegan Garden Medley also contains numerous fruits and vegetables like sweet potatoes, blueberries, carrots and cranberries that provide vitamins and antioxidants.

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Sammi Hanratty, actress known for her roles on screen such as That’s So Raven, The Suite Life of Zach & Cody, and Disney’s A Christmas Carol, shared with PETA2 her tips for caring for pets and other animals.

Sammi’s dog of six years shares the spotlight as she explains why animals are important to her.

“What I love about animals is that they give you unconditional love. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or what you say, they love you no matter what.”

“Always make sure that you have enough water and food for them and give them as much love as they give you.”

Alternatives to dissection and ending horse-drawn carriage rides are also discussed in Sammi’s video above.

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Rob Thomas and his wife Marisol have donated over a quarter of a million dollars to an animal shelter in Puerto Rico.

Pet’s Alive, received the donation in two parts: $125,000 from the Thomases personally and $225,000 from their charitable organization, the Sidewalk Angels Foundation.

“We were doing rescue there remotely,” said Marisol. “And we realized there was really a need there. I wanted to see a real change happen on the island.”

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Bret Michaels has a collection of pet accessories now available at Petsmart.

The Pets Rock collection includes toys, beds, clothes, collars and leashes and feeding bowls, all displaying a rocker image, making your pet the baddest ass on the block because it eats from a bowl with an “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” theme.

Michaels said he was inspired to create the collection out of love for his own pets.

“In life, they bring me a certain peace of mind,” Michaels said. “There’s a sense of unconditional love I get from my dogs – or, as crazy as it sounds, my rats – being around me.”

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Joanna Lumley supports a campaign that would establish better standards for dairy cows all across Europe.

The European Citizens’ Initiative seeks to, “inspire and mobilise European citizens to call for a specific directive that guarantees improved animal welfare for dairy cows” and targets legislation dealing with four key areas of cow welfare: housing, health, feeding and behavior.

“It’s our chance to say we don’t want to see our cows forced indoors, unable to graze in the summer fields, and to ask the EU to give them the protection they deserve,” Lumley said.

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Reed Between the Lines star Zoe Soul went vegetarian at 15 and it only took a few days after that for her to go vegan.

She recorded a pro-veggie ad for PETA where she discusses her feelings that animals aren’t “souless” creatures. She says they have distinct personalities but, without a voice, need humans to protect them.

One way to do that is by going vegetarian like Zoe. And she assures it’s not as difficult as it sounds.

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“I deeply believe in what they are doing and they are doing a great job getting legislation passed to make the lives of animals much better and I am all for it.”

—Kevin Nealon, Weeds actor, longtime vegetarian and supporter of Farm Sanctuary, one of the most well-known sanctuaries for abused and neglected farm animals.

Photo: sarahinvegas/Creative Commons

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