All articles tagged with #animal advocacy
Originally Published 2 months ago — by RadarOnline
Diane Keaton left $5 million of her $100 million estate to her beloved dog Reggie to ensure he lives with dignity after her death at age 79, reflecting her deep love for animals and her legacy of animal advocacy.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
Jane Goodall, a pioneering primatologist and animal advocate known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees and her conservation efforts, has died at age 91 while on a speaking tour in California. Her work revolutionized our understanding of primates and significantly contributed to animal rights and conservation initiatives worldwide.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The United States Postal Service announced that a commemorative stamp featuring Betty White will be released in 2025, honoring the beloved actress and animal advocate who passed away in December 2021. Known for her roles in "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," White's legacy continues to resonate with fans across generations. The USPS also revealed other stamps for 2025, including themes like the Lunar New Year, Black Heritage, and nature.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Actor Kevin Costner shared an adorable photo of his new yellow Labrador puppy, Bobby, on Valentine's Day, showing the pup napping on top of an open dishwasher door. Costner, a longtime animal advocate, introduced Bobby to social media earlier this month and has been involved in rescuing dogs from overcrowded shelters. Despite a divorce battle in 2023, Costner remains focused on his "Horizon: An American Saga" Western film series and received a tentative two-part release date in 2024.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Actor Kevin Costner shared a heartwarming photo of his new Labrador puppy, Bobby, on Valentine's Day, showing the pup napping on top of an open dishwasher door. Costner, a longtime animal advocate, introduced Bobby to social media earlier this month and expressed his love for the new addition to his family. Despite a divorce battle in 2023, Costner remains focused on his "Horizon: An American Saga" Western film series and has received a tentative two-part release date in 2024.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Actor Kevin Costner introduced his new yellow Labrador puppy on Instagram, expressing his love for the "newest addition" to his family. Costner, a longtime animal advocate, has previously worked with The Orange Dog to rescue dogs from overcrowded shelters. Despite a divorce settlement in 2023, Costner remains focused on his "Horizon: An American Saga" Western film series and has caught the eye of Grammy award-winning singer Jewel.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTEP
Benito the giraffe has successfully settled into a wildlife preserve in southern Mexico after leaving a park in Ciudad Juarez where living conditions sparked public outcry. The more than 1,200-mile journey was accompanied by social media updates and a festive farewell. Benito now has more space, proper diet, and veterinary care, and will join a herd of seven giraffes to potentially mate and help preserve the vulnerable species. Animal advocates are celebrating their victory and emphasizing the importance of united efforts in protecting animals.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A carriage horse named Gunner broke free in Manhattan, becoming "agitated" and running into four parked cars before falling during its escape. Off-duty NYPD officers from the mounted unit intervened to help the injured horse, which suffered cuts and leg injuries but is now in stable condition. Animal advocacy group NYCLASS called for the removal of horse carriages from Midtown streets, citing public safety concerns and animal cruelty. They urged the NYC Council to take action and release Gunner to an animal sanctuary.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A Washington, DC-based advocacy organization, CORE, has put up a billboard in Times Square defending Pete Davidson's decision to buy a dog instead of adopting one, and slamming animal advocacy group PETA. The billboard reads "PETA can’t handle Pete’s BDE," with the acronym standing for "Buy Dog Energy." PETA criticized Davidson for buying a dog at a pet shop instead of adopting, to which Davidson responded with a voicemail telling the organization to "suck my d–k." PETA called CORE "fundamentally dishonest" and accused them of being a front group for the puppy mill industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The Memphis Zoo's giant panda, Ya Ya, has been sent back to China, sparking outrage among many Chinese people and animal advocates who accused the zoo of mistreatment. Videos of the panda went viral, leading to the controversy.