CNN Opinion - July 30, 2010

Catalonia's bullfight ban a huge victory
This week, Catalonia took a huge step forward in ending the cruel "sport" of bullfighting. Its parliament voted in favor of amending the animal protection legislation to abolish bullfighting in the region.

Yahoo! News - July 28, 2010

Spain's Catalonia region bans bullfighting
Catalonia's parliament on Wednesday voted to ban bullfighting from January 1, 2012, becoming the first region in mainland Spain to outlaw the centuries-old tradition.

USA Today - July 28, 2010

Comedian Ricky Gervais applauds bullfighting ban
The Catalonian Parliament Wednesday voted to abolish bullfighting in the region that includes Barcelona. And comedian Ricky Gervais, famed for co-creating the original The Office in Britain, is among those saying "Ole!!"

National Geographic - July 16,2010

Who's helping Haiti's animals?
While much of the world's attention quite rightly focused on human survivors of the massive earthquake in Haiti six months ago, thousands of animals were also left homeless and in need of food and medical attention. Dogs, cats, goats, horses, cattle were among the many stranded when their owners perished or dispersed.

CNNiReport - July 14, 2010

6 Months Later - The Animals of Haiti
This video  details the treatment of animals immediately following the devestating earthquake in Haiti, and during the past six months, as documented by the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH).

TreeHugger - July 13, 2010

650 Dogs Killed In Baghdad Every Day
The Associated Press is reporting that 58,000 of Baghdad's estimated 1.25 million stray dogs have been killed in the last three months. The effort is being seen as necessary in order to combat the increase in attacks by packs of stray dogs, some of which have killed children.

Ecorazzi - June 28, 2010

Broadway Star John Tartaglia Joins WSPA’s ‘Animal Matter To Me’ Campaign
We talk a lot about Hollywood celebs here on Ecorazzi, but that doesn’t mean we don’t posses equal love for their Great White Way counterparts.

Change.org - June 28, 2010

65,000 Dogs Saved From Bali's Ongoing Cull
In November 2008, Bali was declared a rabies zone and Governor Made Mangku Pastika called for a mass culling of stray dogs. With an estimated canine population of 600,000 across the island, that's no small feat.

Broadway World - June 23, 2010

John Tartaglia Joins WSPA's Animals Matter to Me Campaign
Tony Award (Avenue Q) and Emmy Award (Johnny and the Sprites) nominated John Tartaglia, the creative force behind the current off-Broadway hit John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean, has pledged his support to the World Society for the Protection of Animals' (WSPA) "Animals Matter to Me" campaign.

USA Today - June 2, 2010

Would you go to a bullfight?
Actor/writer/producer/comedian Ricky Gervais (creator of the original British version of The Office and host of The Golden Globe Awards) says he won't. Gervais is taking the subject by the horns, so to speak, by partnering with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) to call for an end to what he calls a cruel sport and urging vacationers to boycott bullfights when they travel.

Examiner.com - May 26, 2010

Eating humane is the kind and logical thing to do
Meat-eaters can still be humane eaters despite the fact that they eat meat.  

People Pets - May 25, 2010

Ex Show Bear to Start New Life of 'Wonderful' in Sanctuary
When Patricia Mercer set foot in the dilapidated poultry farm outside San Antonio, Texas, four years ago, her heart was broken. There, 11 bears and two tigers were each jammed into tiny cages, surrounded by feces, without water or even a snack.

Ecorazzi - May 21, 2010

Leona Lewis Talks Animals And Advocacy In Modern Dog Magazine
Songstress Leona Lewis discusses animals and advocacy in the latest edition of Modern Dog Magazine. A self professed animal lover, Lewis uses her partnership with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) to bring awareness to animal protection laws.

National Geographic - April 26, 2010

Mongolian dzud kills millions of domestic animals
A dzud, an extreme winter phenomenon with temperatures as low as -52.6 degrees F, has caused significant suffering and death to approximately 3.4 million livestock in Mongolia, to date. Damien Woodberry, a veterinarian with The World Society for the Protection of Animals' (WSPA) disaster response team, recently visited Mongolia, where he worked with WSPA's member society, the Cambridge Mongolia Development Appeal (CAMDA), to deliver emergency aid to animals.

TreeHugger - March 30, 2010

Green Eyes On: Get Responsible About Your Easter Eggs
This Easter season, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is asking consumers to choose eggs that come from animals that were humanely raised. According to the WSPA, it's a simple yet powerful way to make a difference for the welfare of animals and the environment.

Change.org - March 10, 2010

Brazil Considers Open Season on Domestic Animals
Less than a year ago, the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment embraced the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, a campaign dedicated to ending animal cruelty. Now, Brazil's only animal cruelty law is under attack.

TV Guide - March 8, 2010

Simon Cowell Pledges Support for WSPA
American Idol judge Simon Cowell is infamous for his harsh criticism and mean demeanor, but it turns out America’s favorite nasty is really a softie for at heart – for animals, at least. Cowell is putting his clout to use as an advocate for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and its campaign to get international recognition for animal welfare.

USA Today - January 20, 2010

Latest news on animal relief in Haiti: 'livestock top priority'

Discovery News - January 17, 2010

Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti Grows
In the past few days, several organizations have joined forces to create the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH), with the goal of raising funds to help animals in the earthquake-stricken country and to provide direct aid to animals once rescue teams can be assembled in Haiti.