Critter News

JULY 3, 2010

To me, it's another example of the Humane Society's growing savvy and clout in the US. Animal welfare groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have agreed to abandon a fall ballot issue against animal cruelty as part of a deal with state farm groups brokered by Gov. From the Associated Press.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 15, 2010

Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People. The culprit for this surge in animal homelessness is a testimonial to these trying times: human homelessness. And this all leads to the most unfortunate outcome, euthanasia. Unfortunately, a recession also means that less people are adopting from or donating to shelters.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Each year these groups combined, rescue and find homes for over 2,000 abandoned Southland dogs and cats, animals that most likely would otherwise have lost their lives. Because of foreclosures, the city shelters are in crisis and flooded with animals – which, in turn, has dramatically increased the euthanasia rate.

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