Vegetarian Star

Former actress turned animal activist Brigitte Bardot is trying to round up support from a fellow French sister to end bullfighting in France.

The sport which involves brutally killing a bull in front of an audience is a tradition in Southern France, much like it is in Spain.

Bardot has written to France’s First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, asking for her help to end the torture by giving hubby President Nicolas Sarkozy the nudge.

“Could you convince your husband to ban bullfights, this atrocious spectacle of death, by telling him ”someone told me France must no longer allow the death of a tortured animal”?” wrote Bardot.

“I can”t tell you how important this stance is in the struggle I have pursued for so many years.”

Bardot also thanked Mrs. Sarkozy for not wearing fur.

via newkerala.com

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British actress Jenny Seagrove, best know for her roles in Local Hero and Judge John Deed, has condemned a plan to kill about 60 wallabies on a Scottish island and has joined forces with animal rights campaigners to save them.

The Wallabies were introduced to the island in Lock Lomond decades ago by Fiona Bryde Colquhoun, or Lady Arran.

Officials have blamed the animals for destroying native plant species on Inchconnachan, which is nicknamed “Wallaby Island,” by locals.

“It is morally indefensible to kill the wallabies of Loch Lomond,” Seagrove said.

“This is a man-made problem and the island’s managers must take responsibility to re-home these innocent animals or to manage their numbers in non-lethal ways.”

“Taking the so-called easy way out by slaughtering the wallabies is sickening and plain wrong.”

Seagrove is a patron of the vegetarian society Viva!

A spokesperson for Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park made this statement:

“As a national park, our role is to promote, conserve and enhance Scotland’s native species for the future and we are supporting Luss Estates in producing a conservation management plan for Luss Islands that will look closely at how best to manage conservation of wildlife and habitats, including the wallabies.”

No decision has been made yet on the future of the wallabies.

via timesonline.co.uk

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It’s about that time of year when it gets scorching hot in many places in the world, and we still haven’t reached August!

If you feel like you’re wearing an extra sweater, your dog feels like he’s in a snowsuit!

Although dogs do have sweat glands, they just aren’t made for cooling them off like ours are.

Here’s a little PSA Simon Cowell did awhile back about never leaving Fido or Fluffy in a parked car because the temperatures can rise so quickly.

“From be it from me to be critical,” Simon sarcastically says, “But I find it really abhorring that this year, thousands of dogs will die of heat stroke inside parked cars.”

It doesn’t matter if think you’re going to be a minute-you never know what delay could happen!

Take your four-legged friend with you when you leave the car and you both will get through the summer together.

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The fifth annual Taking Action for Animals conference is taking place this month from the 24th-27 in Arlington, Virginia.

Actress Ginnifer Goodwin and Nellie McKay are among the guest speakers, along with notable animal advocates like CEO and president of the Humane Society of the United States, Wayne Pacelle.

This is definitely worth a road trip for animals lovers as registration for the conference is only $165, with options to attend one or two specific workshops, as well as an exhibit pass.

Issues such as factory farming, dog fighting, effective campaigning, and lobbying are just some of the workshops that will offered.

Not to mention, there’s a banquet too-good food always make an event better!

For more information, visit takingactionforanimals.org and register today.

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a group which sometimes criticized Michael Jackson for his use and treatment of animals, has written to the family of the late singer to request permission to use his song, “Ben” as a means to draw attention to rats used in laboratories.

“Ben,” is a song written for Michael in the 70s on the Motown label about a boy and his pet rat for a film with the same title.

PETA executive vice president Tracy Reiman told WENN, “Michael Jackson’s hit has always been a moving testament to the power of empathy for animals.”

“If more people could be inspired by his song to stop supporting the cruel and ineffective animal-testing industry, it would be a fitting and enduring tribute to this talented performer.”

“They don’t see you as I do. I wish they would try to. I’m sure they’d think again. If they had a friend like Ben.”

We have to stop writing because those lyrics are putting tears in our eyes. Watch the video to see a very young Michael, probably barely 13, perform “Ben.”

via contactmusic.com

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Just when you think you’ve heard everything about President Obama, new news surfaces.

In 2006, when Barack was an Illinois senator, he wrote a letter to PETA condemning the Canadian seal hunt.

Yes, THE PETA. Who knew Barack had such animal lovin’ roots!

“I share your concerns about the Canadian seal hunt,” Obama wrote in a letter to the organization, dated April 13, 2006.

“As you know, Canada annually opens its eastern waters to commercial seal hunting. The United States and European Union have been unified in their opposition to the slaughter of seals by passing legislation decades ago to restrict the sale of seal-based products within their borders.”

“I certainly believe in the spirit of these acts; the U.S. should not condone this recent Canadian action.”

Much ado has been made about the level of physical fitness of the current president. (Shirtless photo, shirtless photo, shirtless photo.)

Would it be inappropriate for us to suggest the President of the United States to take off his shirt for PETA in the name of animals? Even jokingly? We certainly hope not. 

One thing’s for sure, it’s definitely appropriate for Obama to continue to champion for animals while in office. 

Source: thestar.com via ecorazzi.com

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Bob Barker recently spoke with Director Stephen Wells of the Animal Legal Defense Fund about his new book, Priceless Memories, which is a memoir of his love of animals throughout his personal and professional career.

Bob brought along a friend, a rescue dog named Jessie. Jessie decides to take a snooze halfway into the conversation, but don’t let that fool ya. It’s not boring!

Bob discusses his DJ&T Foundation, which subsidizes the costs of spaying and neutering pets. The foundation was named after his wife and mother, Dorothy Jo and Tillie, two good women that helped turn him around to animal compassion.

Thanks for the tip: Animal Legal Defense Fund

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Half naked men or kitties.

No, this isn’t some perverse dilemma you have to solve. Battlestar Galactica has come to an end, but fans can partake in a little post show party by voting for their favorite PETA ad done by Jamie Bamber, aka “Apollo,” or Tricia Helfer, aka “Six.”

Jamie starred in an ad against using bear fur in the hats for the Queen’s guards. Tricia’s PSA urged kitty owners not to forget the essentials for their four legged friends-daily litter box cleaning, fresh water and food, and lots of love.

From now until April 13th, you can post a comment on peta’s blog, to cast your vote. Winners will be notified on April 14th and will receive a copy of the ad of their choice.

For the UK animal lovers, PETA has the same contest, but the deadline to enter is April 7th.

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