Elizabeth Taylor’s childhood was filled with animals of all sorts. “We had rabbits, turtles, snakes, baby lambs, guinea pigs, kittens all over the place and dogs of all kinds.” And while her current canine friend, Sugar, is a mainstream kind of pet, as a child her furry companions were often of a less conventional […]
Letters to the Editor: “Keep Up the Good Work!”
The Eye of Africa I applaud Peter Beard’s innovative artwork for stirring our feelings of conservatism while at the same time creating stunning visuals. The article has encouraged me to learn more about this artist’s unique style and perspective. I hope Animal Fair continues to find a way to bring animals and art together. […]
Shannon Elizabeth: ‘Scary Movie’ and Her Seven Rescue Dogs!
If you’re old enough to remember Rebecca DeMornay’s star turn opposite Tom Cruise in “Risky Business” more than a decade ago, chances are you’re going to like Shannon Elizabeth, even if you’ve never seen “American Pie.” Of course, if you’re young, you’ve seen “American Pie”, and we don’t have to tell you that she lit […]
Animal Archive-Leo the Lion
“The 1927 recording of the roar of Leo the Lion, which would become the trademark of all Metro Goldwyn Meyer movies.” Hollywood’s premier animal trainer Volney Phifer never thought that he would become inseparable with the cub he found in Port Sudan, Africa. Leo, the MGM lion, that led an amazing life was the straggliest […]