metro.co / CC TV psychic John Edward‘s got nothing on this clairvoyant cat. Oscar, who lives in a Rhode Island nursing home, has supposedly predicted the deaths of about 50 people over five years by curling up next to patients right before they take their final breath. His purdictions are so reliable that the nursing … Read more »
On my list of life’s simple pleasures, right below “Cuddling with my cat during our Project Runway marathon”: a cold beer, a pair of perfectly worn blue jeans, and a basketful of fried tofu. I’m not alone here: The Grammy Award–winning Zac Brown Band agrees with me—well, at least about the cold beer and blue … Read more »
Dog and cats across West Hollywood have a little more pep in their step this week after hearing the news that WeHo’s City Council voted unanimously to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores. This landmark law makes West Hollywood the first city in the country where it is illegal to sell … Read more »
This morning, hundreds of McDonald’s owners and operators who flew to Tucson for a corporate seminar heard an unlikely speaker: PETA V.P. Dan Mathews. Our own “Rabble Rouser” took over the podium at the Westin La Paloma Resort during the opening presentation to urge franchisees to convince McDonald’s to switch to more humane slaughter methods. … Read more »
textually / CC In a landmark move, the jockeys at the Penn National Race Course voted last week to refuse to ride in any races in which horses owned by Michael Gill would be running. Jockeys only get paid when they win, place, or show in races, so giving up a job is a … Read more »
Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams already has enough accolades to span two lifetimes—Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, and Pro Bowl MVP, to name a few—and after he reigned over our Faux–Chicken Wing Taste Test today, we’d like to dub him an MVP: Most Valuable Palate. Share on Facebook | Viewing OptionsEmbed<embed src=”http://www.petatv.com/swf/video.swf?v=ricky_williams_faux_chicken_taste_test_peta_high” _mce_src=”http://www.petatv.com/swf/video.swf?v=ricky_williams_faux_chicken_taste_test_peta_high” quality=”high” … Read more »
Last week, authorities from at least eight agencies, including the Marion County Humane Society, seized dozens of animals—including big cats, dogs, horses, reptiles, a monkey, and many others—from Barbara Hoffman, who was keeping the animals in several trailers on a property in Texas. Hoffman and her business partner were then apparently placed under arrest on … Read more »
This week, West Hollywood may become the first city in the country to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores, potentially dealing a major blow to puppy mills, where constant confinement and a lack of adequate veterinary care and socialization often lead animals to become unhealthy and difficult to socialize. In a … Read more »
activeoutdoorsconcierge / CC Believe me, if anyone can appreciate the thrill of the hunt, c’est moi. Seriously, I can spend hours in a Goodwill store, tracking rare vintage vinyl and bagging unique treasures. But if you want a surefire way to ruffle my feathers, show me a man with a gun setting out with his … Read more »
With the Super Bowl fast approaching, all eyes are on CBS and its plans to run an anti-abortion ad featuring college-football-star-to-watch Tim Tebow, sponsored by Focus on the Family. “We have for some time moderated our approach to advocacy submissions after it became apparent that our stance did not reflect public sentiment or industry norms … Read more »
The reproduction debate’s heating up as TLC prepares to air the fourth season of its Duggar Family hit, 19 Kids and Counting. This season, the Duggars have upped their clan-size from 18 to 19, and it has some arguing yay or nay about the “Duggar-style” approach to reproduction. We say, as long as Jim Bob … Read more »
celebritysmackblog / CC Simon Cowell’s Idol judgments come out in quick-witted doses, but he knows that the decision to adopt an animal companion is a weighty one that must be given long and meaningful thought. When Simon heard that X Factor winner Alexandra Burke wanted a dog, he apparently convinced her to slow down … Read more »
zimbio / CC With Mason’s dashing arrival and our fave fauxvocative sister becoming Mrs. Lamar Odom, the Kardashian clan has been busy. But on last night’s episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim’s storyline went beyond her on-again sparks with Reggie Bush and made dog lovers everywhere give her “two paws up.” Kim … Read more »
Adult film star Sasha Grey knows that when animals are involved, you should always say “No” to sex. That’s why she’s baring it all in PETA’s newest ad, which the porn legend and star of Steven Soderbergh’s critically acclaimed The Girlfriend Experience unveiled after delivering the keynote speech today at the Adult Entertainment Expo in … Read more »
It’s official: Michelle Obama is the most fascinating person of the year. In her interview with Barbara Walters, the fabulously fur-free first lady chatted about her goals, her arms, and her guilty pleasures—and she gushed over her adorable son! Sasha, check. Malia, check. … Wait, you didn’t know she had a son? Find out who … Read more »
