Animal-Lover Cowell Fights for Animal Rights

10th March 2010

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American Idol judge Simon Cowell is backing a new campaign to protect pets around the world.

The tough-talking music mogul has joined forces with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (Wspa) to urge governments worldwide to adopt internationally recognized animal welfare laws.

When I was growing up,we had pets, and I was taught early on that you have to respect animals

Outing himself as an animal lover, Cowell says, "When I was growing up, we had pets, and I was taught early on that you have to respect animals.I don't have pets now, simply because I travel too much to take on the responsibility. But owning pets has had an immensely positive impact on my life and I think animals deserve our protection.

"Right now, there are no international laws (sic) to protect animals and The World Society for the Protection of Animals is working to change that.

They are calling on governments across the world to embrace a common agreement called the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare.

This would recognize that animals can suffer and feel pain and need proper protection.

In a video appeal, Cowell also asks members of the public to sign the online declaration on animalsmattertome.org and add their backing to the cause.