Victory for sharks and manta rays: Indonesia creates sanctuary in the ‘Amazon of the Ocean’

‘Amazon of the Ocean’: Indonesia creates sanctuary for sharks and manta rays In a move to protect a 46,000-square-kilometre area of ocean, Indonesia, currently the world’s largest exporter of sharks and rays, has announced the creation of a sanctuary for sharks and manta rays. The remote ocean dive destination is part of the Coral Triangle, an … Read more

First-ever PETA Vegan Fashion Awards 2013 helping to advance animal-friendly fashion

Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker, Stella McCartney and H&M among winners of Peta Fashion Awards Meeting consumers’ demand for animal-free fashion, pleather, faux fur and other cruelty-free fabrics are more popular than ever. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) – with the help of judges Sadie Frost and Meg Mathews – is recognising the … Read more

Pawcars. The Animal-centric take on the Oscars

Move Over, Oscars! It’s the PAWSCARS! American Humane Association 2013 PAWSCARS! For the fifth year, American Humane Association, the organization that oversees the safety and humane treatment of animals in film and television, presented its animal-centric take on the Oscars by awarding best -animal performances. American Humane Association protects the safety and welfare of more … Read more

No cruel cosmetics in Europe: cosmetics testing on animals finally banned by EU

Starting March 11, the European Union bans the cosmetic products that were either tested on animals or contain ingredients that were tested on animals. The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) has been at the forefront of the European campaign to end animal testing for cosmetics for 23 years. It has been a long … Read more

Custom pet jewelry

Amanda Bynes, Paris Hilton, Cesar Milan, Katherine Heigel, and Charlize Theron among others used these custom pet jewelry with luxury engravable ID tag made by Wags and Tags, a collection of hardwearing, sophisticated dog tags made of precious metals (and optionally, diamonds). Dog tags that are not only tough, sturdy tags, but also fine, luxurious … Read more

137th America’s Dog Show goes digital

The Westminster Kennel Club’s 137th Annual Dog Show Established in 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club is America’s oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs, will make history in February 2013 (February 11-12, 2013) with expanded NYC venues, live-streaming coverage and WKC-branded App. In order to accommodate its growing pool of dogs, handlers, vendors … Read more