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What do Russell Brand and bulls have in common? Well, they’re both “handsome fellows,” according to PETA India. And both Brand and bullocks are starting a new life.

The Indian branch of the animal rights group named a bullock after the actor who’s been nominated for Sexiest Vegetarian several times.

“The gift of a namesake is also fitting because just as Russell Brand embarks on his new life as a married man, Russell the bullock has also been given a new lease on life — the heavy loads he once pulled have been lifted from his shoulders for good.”

But, wait, doesn’t Brand getting married to Katy Perry and losing his bachelor’s status mean he’ll be carrying more on his shoulders from now on? Well, at least the bulls have it better as it looks as if a ban on bullock carts for certain transportation will be issued in Mumbai.

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“Farm animals are smart, friendly animals who experience fear, pain and suffering just like cats, dogs and all other living beings do. The cruel conditions endured by billions of farm animals annually on factory farms all across North America is an issue that affects all of us. As a proud Brooklyn native who believes all animals should be treated with compassion, I am honored to be back in my hometown leading the 2010 New York City Walk for Farm Animals.”

—John Salley, basketball legend who hosted the 2010 Farm Sanctuary Walk For Animals.

via Look To The Stars

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Max Lugavere founded Rockdrive, a Los Angeles night of music and entertainment designed to raised awareness and money for good causes, two years ago as a way to combine his passion for music and changing the world.

Lugavere, the co-host of Current TV’s “Unseen,” is using Rockdrive on December 11th, 2010 to promote education, but hints in future years animal rights and animal welfare might be on receiving end of the music fest.

From The Laist:

“Education is one of those things that you can’t understate how important it is. I’m also really passionate about animal rights and in the future we might benefit that but this year we’re focusing on these two charities.”

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[picappgallerysingle id=”10088946″]An 18-year old woman from Kentucky has been crown Miss World in the 60th annual competition held this year in Sanya, China.

Alexandria Mills beat 114 other girls, some of which jokingly nicknamed her “KFC” because of where she’s from in the United States.

But don’t let the nickname fool you, the Blue Grass beauty queen wouldn’t dare celebrate her crowning with a bucket of fried chicken.

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Bob Barker‘s message to spay and neuter pets will surely live on forever…or until at least 2060.

The former Price Is Right host took part in a ceremony that buried items related to the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Barker included a letter in the capsule that reminds people to help reduce the unwanted cat and dog population.

“It’s signed Bob Barker, October 28th, 2010, and the note says, ‘Have your pets spayed or neutered,” said the vegetarian and animal rights activist.

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Brian May is challenging the killer of what was believed to be Britain’s largest animal, a stag known as Exmoor Emperor, to reveal him or herself.

“I’d like to challenge whoever did this to stand up in public and explain why they think that killing a fine beast like this is the right thing to do, because I simply can’t understand it,” May said, according to the Daily Mail.

“I think it’s completely despicable – it’s beyond belief. The idea that someone can pay to kill an animal, to take pleasure in the killing, and then take a part of their anatomy to hang on their wall as a trophy, belongs in the dark ages with bear-baiting and burning witches at the stake.”

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Farm Sanctuary has started a petition to urge President Barack Obama to send this year’s pardoned turkey to its sanctuary instead of the traditional retirement homes at Disney Parks. Because turkeys bred for food are often raised so they grow as large as possible in a short time frame, they’re prone to health problems. Many turkeys sent to the Disney Parks die within one year and Farm Sanctuary would like the opportunity to care for them, giving them a chance at a longer life.

Gene Baur, President and co-founder of the Sanctuary said:

“We are offering the Obama administration an opportunity to distinguish themselves from past administrations by starting a new, compassionate Thanksgiving tradition that is more in-step with Americans’ growing concern about the welfare of animals raised for food…By sending the pardoned birds to Farm Sanctuary’s renowned shelter in Watkins Glen, N.Y., the Obama Administration can show that it cares about the humane treatment of animals, and ensure that the turkeys get the expert care they need to thrive.”

When passing this petition around to gather signatures, you may also want to share these facts about turkeys Farm Sanctuary has provided.

1. Turkeys recognize each other by their unique voices.

2. Researchers have identified more than 20 distinct vocalizations in wild turkeys.

3. Turkeys have excellent geography skills and can learn the specific details of an area of more than 1,000 acres.

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The Jane Goodall Institute will benefit from these cute, plush toys from miYim.

The company has designed a pink hippo, yellow lion and gorilla for the Jane Goodall Wild Animal Collection, which features endangered species.

Crafted from cotton that is not treated with bleach and colored using only plant and mineral-based dyes, the collection is gentle to the environment, as well as kids’ (and adults’) health.

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