Mountaintop removal strip mining has leveled hundreds of Appalachian peaks, leaving scarred landscapes, polluted water and impoverished communities behind, and now the last remaining mountain in West Virginia's Coal River valley is in danger.

Apparently the animal refused to walk and that is why the owner poured gasoline over it and set it alight. Posted on Friday October 23, 2009 The incident occurred east of the capital of Valle Bonilla Aragon near the neighborhood. In a crop of

** URGENT APPEAL ** - Please Give to help the 'Bucket Pups' This is a special appeal for Jelena's shelter. The puppies you can see below were left at Jelena's shelter in a bucket. They need your help.

Wolf 527 was beloved by wolf-watchers and wildlife biologists who chronicled her courageous life. Sadly, she was also one of the first wolves killed in October -- during Montana's first wolf hunt in modern times.

Joan Barrett is mounting a campaign to try and persuade politicians to act to improve the plight of the galgos. I hope you will all support her in this. This is what she has sent me.

SO MANY DOGS ARE BEING PTS AS THE SANCTUARYS ARE FULL AND CAN NOT TAKE IN ANYMORE DOGS. RESPECT FOR THE LIFE OF A DOG DOES NOT EXIST AND THEY ARE USED AND ABUSED . I WANT IT TO END. THE YOUNG AND LAZY PEOPLE SHOULD GET A JOB AND NOT GET MONEY BY FORCING

Although there are many sensible pet gaurdians and veterinary clinics, who do not practice cosmetic procedures on animals, it is still today a popular, yet unnecessary practice. Commonly used by breeders for the prefered look of different "breeds" (many

The Obama administration has reviewed and protected species under the Endangered Species Act at a slower rate than any recent President. Tell the Obama administration to step up the review process and protect more species.

There is a show called "Man vs. Wild". I saw a snippet once, within 5 seconds the host chops off a snake's head for no reason. I've learned that he has 1. stabbed a boar in the chest 2. thrown a lizard against a tree to kill it 3. Bit a frog's head

Oreo,who survived such horrific cruelty killed by ASPCA. Unsurprisingly, animal rescue activists -- who launched last minute efforts to save the dog -- remain outraged by the agency's decision. Camille Hankins, the director of Win Animal Rights, accused