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Creature Update

Animal Person

As many of you know, 2009 was chock full of creature-related drama for me. Greyhound skin is very thin. The greyhound people tell you that, not to mention it's pretty obvious. So he is being re-veganized (Violet's already vegan), as long as his back and leg aren't adversely affected.

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From the Animal Rights Action Network re: Greyhounds

Animal Person

Brief commentary follows this e-mail I received regarding greyhounds, animal rights and Ireland. Dear ARAN Members, I remember as a young child throwing stones and sticks at a terrified greyhound that slept in a back shed a few blocks from where I live. He would not return for many hours.