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Just three short years ago, the #BeCrueltyFree campaign was born – the global largest undertaking ever to end cosmetics animal testing. Even though we’ve accumulated many successes, milestones and victories under our collective belts, we’ve still got a long way to go before we see an end to the animal cruelty that’s still prevalent in the cosmetics industry today. But, …

The #BeCrueltyFree Canada campaign is barely two years old, and the response so far is incredible. We’ve been working hard to raise awareness for the cruel, outdated cosmetics testing practices that rabbits, mice, rats, and guinea pigs endure every day – chemicals being forced down their throats, dripped into their eyes or smeared onto their skin – all without any …

Last month Humane Society International’s Be Cruelty-Free bunnies traveled across Canada to spread awareness and promote an end to animal testing for cosmetics in Canada. With stops in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, our intrepid rabbits rode public transit, posed for photos, and urged consumers to make the leap to cruelty-free, by supporting the #BeCrueltyFree campaign. While many Canadians don’t realize …

Last week, the Animal Legal Defense Fund celebrated their 6th National Justice for Animals Week in an effort to raise awareness about animal welfare and encourage people to take action and get involved. But why wait for an observance holiday to make a choice? The power is in your hands to take action and vote with your dollar. That means …

  THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER. CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNA SHEFTEL, OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER! Want some new pet swag for the spring and summer? The good people at PetOnly are hooking up a lucky MDB reader with $100 for some sweet online shopping at www.PetOnly.ca!         About PetOnly:  With over 5000 pet products online, PetOnly.ca is Canada’s …

(front page photo courtesy Sophie Roy)                     Please check out Gumbo’s story! Thanks to Sasha’s Den Rescue – who made sure this pet store rescue received his major surgery for luxating patella on February 1st.  Happily, thanks to amazing people like you, the full $3000 to cover the cost has been …

We are beyond thrilled at the news that a long time suspected puppy mill has finally been shut down! Paws “R” Us, near Shawville, Quebec was raided yesterday and hundreds of dogs (over 500) have been removed from the premises. Kudos to everyone involved with this historic raid! PRINT ITEMS: Read the news story here. (Ottawa Citizen) Read about HSI’s …

Today, September 17th, has been designated Puppy Mill Awareness Day. It’s been started by a group in the US, but with yesterday’s puppy mill seizure near Shawville, QC – and the fact that Quebec has the disgraceful title of “Puppy Mill Capital of North America”, we feel it’s an important day to recognize here as well.         …

READ ALL ABOUT IT! Dolphins rescued with aid from Facebook, Twitter in Vancouver Island (video) , Family dog also survives plane crash (video), Mama Dog Leads Rescuers to Litter of Puppies (video), Happy bionic dog loving life with unique new paws (video)

    Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe Dog rescued from sewage-filled ditch Sheep stuck on roof of house is rescued by firefighters Malnourished Puppies Rescued From Abandoned Stony Brook Pet Store  in NY 40 cats rescued from ‘deplorable’ Carrick home Hundreds Of Dogs Seized From Suspected Puppy Mill Surviving the Storm: Pets Outlive Tornado’s Strike …