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Hayden Wants to Save the Whales Again . . . and You Can Help!

PetSugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:40:50 -0700

Nearly one year after Hayden Panettiere joined animal activists in the rescue mission to stop a dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan, the actress has a new tactic to save the whales - she's joining forces with SocialVibe to petition this annual event. Watch the video below to learn how you can get involved:

Hayden also spoke about her efforts (and continued commitment) at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Sunday in partnership with Save the Whales Again!, a conservation campaign of the Whaleman Foundation.

Check out pictures of her speech and rally when you read more.

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Hayden Made It to Obama After All!

PetSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:30:18 -0800

I know I'm not the only one that was curious to follow what happened after we saw Hayden's Save the Whales Again! rally at Dupont Circle and her attempt to talk with Barack Obama at American University so when PetSugar reader, zoorph, sent me this pic, I couldn't resist sharing it with all of you! Lucky gal, she happens to be a graduate student at that school attending the event backstage – kudos for this great case of right-place-right-time and quick snapping! Regardless of whether face time between the senator and the starlet will help Hayden's cause (or his presidential campaign), this 18-year-old sets a good example of tenacity, activism, and an interest in politics for those other young voters out there!

The Scoop: Hayden Wants to Save the Whales Again!

PetSugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00:34 -0800

Hayden Panettiere got fired up about whales in a rally at Washington, DC's Dupont Circle over the weekend. Coming a few months after the Heroes actress failed a dolphin rescue mission, Hayden has joined forces with Save the Whales Again! to continue to protest the slaughtering of whales in Japan and elsewhere. This campaign is part of the Animal Welfare Institute (founder of the original Save the Whales movement) and the Whaleman Foundation, an oceanic research, conservation, and production organization dedicated to preserving and protecting dolphins, whales, and their ocean habitat.

In addition to handing out fliers and speaking at length about the subject, she is calling for a boycott of goods from Japan, Iceland, and Norway and is scheduled to visit the embassies of those countries plus attend a news conference with the US House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources this week. When asked about her participation in these efforts, Hayden said:

I get that rush and feeling of really making a difference rather than just lending my face to something. I'd rather people pay attention to me doing this than shopping at Fred Segal. We're saving magnificent animals. I don't think anyone objects to that. I don't trust people who don't love animals.

Agreed. At just 18-years-old, her maturity on these issues is impressive and I hope she continues to speak up for what she believes in and that her fame can inspire others to get on board with the preservation movement as well. Good work, Hayden, on your real-life heroism!

Check out a gallery of the rally when you read more.

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The Scoop: Hayden Protests Dolphin Hunting in Japan

PetSugar — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:22:55 -0700

Hayden Panettiere attempted some real-life heroism on Tuesday when she, and other animal activists, paddled out into the open sea on surfboards to try to rescue dolphins from an annual dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan. The mission was unsuccessful, however, as she and the others were threatened and forced to turn back... and the fishermen continued.

"This baby stuck its head out and kind of looked as us, and the thought that the baby is no longer with us is very difficult," Panettiere, who stars in the NBC show Heroes, said after coming ashore in tears.

Hayden is a known animal-lover, seen here with her two dogs, Penny Lane and Madison. About 14,000 dolphins are killed for food in Japan each year in these coastal hunts, which involve herding groups of dolphins into a cove where they are netted and killed by divers.

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PetMarking Mission Completed: Animal-Inspired Fashion

PetSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:13:57 -0700

Last week I challenged you to find animal-inspired or animal print clothing after I saw Hayden Panetierre's adorable "Adopt Me!" tee. I've looked through the bookmarks – you did a super job! One of my favorite items is the organic grevy zebra onesie, which was PetMarked by tdamji. Even though my only baby is North, this product made me super psyched about LilSugar, who is joining us very soon!

Oh, and about that Frenchie over there, you can find his tee for $28.

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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Celebrity Pets?

PetSugar — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:00:34 -0700

Being rather particular about always using both my first and middle names, I can easily appreciate stars whose dogs are known by two names. However, that does make it doubly hard to remember them. Test your knowledge with this quiz – I'll list 10 celebrity names and offer pet name options to choose from for each, starting with Demi Moore. Match the correctly named pup to each two-legged friend and check back for a gallery of the duos later this week.

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In the Spotlight: I Wanna Adopt Hayden's Tee!

PetSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:29:08 -0700

Ever since I saw this picture of Hayden Panettiere's adorable "Adopt Me!" shirt last week on PopSugar, I wanted to get one of my very own. Can you find the adorable kitty version of this shirt (hint: It's on ShopStyle)?

All you savvy shoppers and internet researchers out there, can you locate "wild" clothing from items picturing actual animals to animal prints and patterns? Please come PetMarking with me, by bookmarking your finds on Teamsugar. Don't forget to tag your finds as "Animal Prints". I'll do a recap next week with my faves.

Geeksugar has written a helpful explanation of how to bookmark... or, in our case, PetMark! Happy hunting!

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The Scoop: Hayden Wants to Save the Whales Again

PetSugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:58:24 -0700

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Will You Be Watching Whale Wars Tonight?

PetSugar — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:00:26 -0800

We all know that Hayden Panettiere wants to save the whales, but she's not the only one! Founded in 1977, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has been protecting the seas at the bottom of the Earth against Japanese whalers, and over the Winter season of 2007 to 2008, Animal Planet tagged along to document their journey.

In a seven-part series beginning tonight, we get a closeup look at how far the Sea Shepherds will go to protect the whales of the Antarctic. Not only are they intent on saving ocean dwellers, but they are also committed to protecting all wildlife, including seals that are hunted every year in Canada. Check out the clip above, and tell me: Will you be watching Whale Wars?

The Scoop: Nigel Barker Makes A (Fashion) Statement Against Seal Fur

PetSugar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:45:57 -0800

With the fashion industry taking the Cool vs. Cruel anti-fur movement to heart, it seems that we're finally making some headway on the realization that cruelty for the sake of couture isn't the best idea. Plus, when celebs like Hayden Panettiere make headlines for their causes – like her involvement in Save The Whales, Again! – it puts a blazing spotlight on issues that are important to our world.

Just like Hayden, Nigel Barker, one of Tyra's industry judges on Americas Next Top Model, is taking a stand against March's annual commercial seal hunt (where each year hundreds of thousands of baby seals are hunted and killed for their fur). Traveling to eastern Canada this week, Nigel will be scoping out the baby seals before the hunt begins :

“It is my hope that by witnessing these baby seals in their natural environment we can draw attention to the inhumane slaughter that will occur in a few short weeks,” said Barker. “Every year hundreds of thousands of baby seals are clubbed and shot to death for their fur. Their carcasses are discarded like waste and left on the ice. It is my strong opinion that this is bigger than making a fashion statement. This is about making a life statement. If we call ourselves human we must act humanely.”

If that's not enough, Nigel will be returning to the ice flows of eastern Canada to film and witness the seal hunt in progress. Ultimately, Nigel and The Humane Society hope that the seal fur trade will be banned in Europe, where a majority of the fur is shipped and sold. To check out a video of Nigel and HSUS President Wayne Pacelle speaking out against the fur trade, just read more.

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