Despite all the debate involving Evolution Theory, most of us believe that apes are man’s closest relatives. With this argument in mind, the members of the Great Ape Project advocate establishing a more ethical behavior toward these animals. Beyond that, the group believes that apes are as important as humans, as individuals, therefore deserve the […]
In the beginning . . . Ark Trust Genesis Awards
The Ark Trust’s Genesis Awards Now that the whole Y2K frenzy is behind us, we can take a deep breath, and drop all this apocalyptic talk for good. Instead, let’s celebrate the Fourteenth Annual Genesis Awards, which recognize outstanding individuals in the major news and entertainment media who have spotlighted animal issues in their works […]
Eric McCormack: What “Will” This Star Do For His Pets?
Eric McCormack designed his new digs with dogs in mind. The charming and unbearably handsome thirty-seven year old star of NBC’s highly rated Will & Grace has a new, dog friendly home nestled nicely in the Hollywood Hills. Eric and his wife Janet live with two dogs, Molly and Katie, who they rescued off the […]
Joan Rivers
When it comes to trends and style in the world of fashion, nobody knows what’s hot and what’s not better than Joan Rivers, and the one thing that will be in fashion with the comedienne / talk show host / entrepreneur is her love of animals. “I can’t imagine what life would be like […]
Dedee Pfeiffer
Actress, Dedee Pfeiffer, has never seemed to be able to pass by an animal in need without lending a helping hand. “I came home one day with a duck I bought from a garage sale”, Pfeiffer remembers. “My mother let me keep him,” she says, “so I built a pond in the backyard and named […]
Flying Pets?
Mary, a 65-year old grandmother of four and her faithful companion Betty, a chocolate Labrador retriever, boarded the noon flight from Minneapolis to Tampa. Though both of them were in the same flight, Mary and Betty went through entirely different experiences. Mary sat in the cabin with the rest of the passengers. The temperature was […]