Yesterday, December 10, the International Animal Rights Day was celebrated worldwide to assert the minimum protections these living beings deserve through educational and media initiatives.
In 1978, the Universal Declaration of Animal Rights was published, setting out all the rights of animals. This law consists of 14 articles, highlighting life, freedom, and all situations in which animals are not subjected to harm.
Many celebrities use their fame to support social awareness campaigns, including the protection and care of animals. In addition, during the Christmas season, the number of abandoned animals increases - news that concerns us greatly as ARISTOPETERS, and that we must try to prevent.
Many international actors, athletes, singers, and models work with animal shelters or associations whose aim is to raise public awareness of the importance of all this. Here are some of the celebrities who fight for animal rights.
Ian Somerhalder
The well-known Lost actor is an animal lover, as he has demonstrated through his own “Ian Somerhalder Foundation,” which even has a branch in our country. It is a sanctuary for abandoned animals that seeks to provide them with shelter while also rehabilitating people who have been responsible for mistreating these creatures, through compassion and love. Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed, his current partner, have many pets, including a female dog named Ira and Ian's dog, Nietzsche, with whom he always exercises in the mornings. They have also decided to expand their family and have adopted a kitten.
Mónica Cruz
The Spanish dancer, model, and actress Mónica Cruz is a great animal advocate and, above all, a lover of ARISTODOGS. Mónica has always lived with many dogs, at one point having seven at the same time, as she told us in the ARISTOMAG feature for Iberia Experience Travel. Currently, she only lives with Jimmy, as the others have gradually passed away.
Fernando Tejero
The actor has participated in numerous events defending animal rights, including those of dolphins and greyhounds, among others. He was one of the stars of the FAADA ‘SOS Delfine’ campaign, alongside other well-known figures such as Bigas Luna and Macaco. Tejero is one of the most active celebrities on this issue and, whenever he can, works with animal shelters, organizations, and foundations. We can usually see the actor on social media accompanied by his dog, “Pepa,” a white West Highland Terrier.
Miley Cyrus
The American actress and singer Miley Cyrus is a devoted advocate for animal rights. On her social media, she has always shown her love for animals through photos and selfies of all her pets. It is still unknown how many animals Miley Cyrus may have at home, but the truth is that the number is around 10, with Pig, the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, being one of the most famous. In her posts, the singer encourages her followers to adopt dogs and cats in order to find them a home and give them affection.
Charlize Theron
The actress and model adopted her puppy Tucker from a shelter for abused animals. She says her dog's gaze captivated her, and she has not been separated from him since. In addition, the actress has spoken out on several occasions against the use of fur. “To me, it makes no sense for animals to suffer for the sake of fashion. If you wouldn't wear your dog's fur, please don't wear that of any animal.” That was the message the actress, who is often seen with her dogs, championed for the animal rights organization PETA.
The actress loves her Cocker Spaniels so much that she decided to name her company after her pets, Denver & Delilah.
Antonia San Juan
The actress often collaborates with animal associations, especially ARISTOPERROS, urging the public to adopt and reporting animal abuse. Antonia's love for
Her love for animals is evident on her Twitter account, which she dedicates solely and exclusively to helping dogs and cats find a home. Antonia has four dogs: “Mari,” “Pancho,” “Kiri,” and “Romi,” two of them rescued from the streets.
Cara Delevinge
British model Cara Delevinge starred in a campaign for the global organization “I´m not a trophy”, whose goal was to protest the hunting of animals for entertainment. Cara has always shown her affection for animals, both on her social media accounts and through collaborations with animal associations and shelters. She has a dog named Leo and a rabbit named Cecil, which has an Instagram account.
Amanda Seyfred
American actress Amanda Seyfred, known for her role in Mamma Mia! and, among other things, for her passion for animals, particularly her dog Finn, adopted Finn from a shelter for abandoned dogs, and he was her great support during her illness. The actress revealed in an interview that she had suffered from a mental disorder since she was 19, with Finn being her best friend and helping her overcome it. You could say this is one of those cases in which the dog rescued its owner. On her Instagram account, you can see the love and passion she feels for animals.
Betty White
The popular actress, known for her role in The Golden Girls, was always a great animal lover. In fact, in the 1980s she hosted a program about famous Americans and their pets and even turned down film roles because one of the characters was a dog that was not treated properly.
She wrote books about pets and supported various animal welfare causes and the adoption of abandoned animals. For more than four decades, she has worked with the Los Angeles Zoo and the Morris Animal Foundation.
Ellen Degeneres
She is co-owner of an organic pet food brand and has promoted the donation of one million meals to dog and cat shelters. She was recently honored for her animal advocacy and participated in PETA's campaign to end the slaughter of seals in Canada.
The popular television host and actress Ellen Degeneres has two dogs and three adopted cats.
Many well-known figures defend animal rights and have done everything possible to improve these situations. Together, we can improve this situation, and we need your help to do so.