Celebrity Critters

Wednesday Zen Moment: Channing Tatum posts tribute to beloved goat Heather RIP

January 27, 2016

The family goat in the Channing and Jenna Dewan Tatum household has died. Channing Tatum posted on Instagram a loving tribute along with a…

It pays to look like Kylo Ren if you’re a cat that needs a home

January 19, 2016

Rescue organizations have been using whatever they can do to adopt out cats and dogs. We wrote about a Brooklyn rescue shelter using celebrity names…

Anti-dolphin killing activist and film star detained in Japan

January 19, 2016

Ric O’Barry, who starred in the Oscar-winning documentary The Cove, has been blocked at Tokyo’s Narita international airport by immigration authorities. The American actor…

Meatless Monday: Dog smiles whenever anyone says Cheese!

January 18, 2016

A puppy just rescued from a Chicago city pound is winning the Internet and gaining tons of new fans for his smiling skills and…

Wobbly polar bear cub attempts first steps, fails adorably

January 16, 2016

Toronto Zoo’s polar bear cub is two months old. As the little critter is still not up for public viewing, the zoo has been…

Wednesday Zen Moment: View from space, astronaut Leland Melvin explains why he’s a wildlife lover

January 13, 2016

We think the world of NASA astronaut Leland Melvin. It’s not just because he’s the only astronaut to pose for his official portrait with…

Little penguin in Cincinnati named Bowie after musical legend

January 13, 2016

As David Bowie celebrated his 69th birthday on Friday, Bowie, a little penguin chick, hatched at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Some zoo-goers suggested…

RIP David Bowie, musician, artist and animal lover

January 11, 2016

The 69-year-old musician has died following an 18-month battle with cancer. David Bowie 8 hrs · London, United Kingdom · January 10 2016 –…

Watch Koko the gorilla’s emotional plea to protect the planet

January 9, 2016

Animals are supremely intelligent. If Koko’s message urging us all to save the planet doesn’t convince you, then perhaps nothing will. The world’s most…

Profits from Moby’s new vegan restaurant headed to animal welfare charities

January 6, 2016

Not long ago, Moby, the musician, became Moby, the restaurateur. He recently opened Little Pine, a “100% organ vegan bistro” in Los Angeles. And…