Written by Vegetarian Star on April 30th, 2012 in Animal Issues.
Comments Off on Uggie Gets PETA Pet Adoption And Book Deal
Uggie, a Jack Russell Terrier famous for his roles in Mr. Fix It, Water for Elephants, and most recently The Artist, is the latest celebrity for PETA to promote shelter pet adoption as opposed to buying from a shop or breeder.
Uggie knows firsthand the horrors of being the animal who wonders if he’ll find a permanent home. Before being rescued by trainer, Omar Von Muller, Uggie was rejected by his first set of owners for being “too wild” and was headed for the pound.
Comments Off on “Tapped” Vegetarian Producer Creates Movie On Childhood Obesity
The producer behind Tapped, a film that examines the effects of the bottled water industry, Stephanie Soechtig, has teamed up with Katie Couric and producer of the environmental film, An Inconvenient Truth, Laurie David, to take a closer look at childhood obesity and its causes.
The Big Picture will follow children, aged 11-17, as they share their food experiences and weight issues through video diaries.
Comments Off on Carrie Underwood Teaches Elvis Vegan Food Basics (Audio)
Carrie Underwood visited “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” to promote her latest album, Blown Away, in stores tomorrow.
It’s impossible to give a great interview without a great breakfast, and Underwood’s hosts ensured she was provided a vegan breakfast that included quinoa pancakes from NY’s Cafe Metro and cupcakes from Sugar Rush, which paved the way for a discussion of how vegan does one have to be.
Comments Off on Meatless Monday Recipe–Bryant Terry Two Rice Congee
Vegan chef Bryant Terry is out to entice those looking to make diet changes that are better for human, planet and animal health with his newly released cookbook, The Inspired Vegan.
Terry is best known for his genius of transforming traditional southern African-American cuisine rich with meat, butter and cream into dishes that lack the animal products but not the taste.
The Inspired Vegan continues that tradition, but also explores plant-based Asian entrees, such as the “Two-Rice Congee with Steamed Spinach and Other Accompaniments.”
Comments Off on Hank The Cat For U.S. Senate Raises Money For Animal Rescue Groups
Former president of the United States Harry Truman is credited for saying, “You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.”
However, if you want a good senator in Congress, your best bet may be a cat.
Matthew O’Leary and Anthony Roberts are trying to collect 10,000 signatures to send to the Virginia Board of Elections in an attempt to put their Maine Coon cat Hank in the race for U.S. Senate.
The campaign, which has an accompanying Facebook page, is meant to highlight the flaws in the political process.
All proceeds from O’Leary and Roberts work will go to animal rescue groups.
Wayne Pacelle, CEO and President of the Humane Society of the United States, was a guest on MSNBC’s weekday morning talk show, Morning Joe.
Pacelle made the major announcement that Burger King is transitioning to cage-free eggs and pork from suppliers that do not confine pigs to crates that severely restrict the movement of the animal.
Comments Off on Emily Deschanel Honored For Farm Animal Advocacy
Vegan actress Emily Deschanel will be honored at Mercy For Animals’ “Justice for All: A Night for Creatures Big and Small” event on June 2nd. The evening is meant to celebrate Mercy For Animals’ legal advocacy work for farmed animals, including increased animal protection laws, prosecution for abuse on farms and improved animal welfare conditions.
