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Dogtown Episode 3 - The Vick Dogs

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I'm a dues-paying member of both groups but, while I support euthanasia when it is CLEARLY an act of mercy, I come down pretty hard on Best Friends' side here. And the dogs deserve a happy life after all the suffering they have been through (two of them have already been adopted.)

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T. Boone Pickens' Wife Proposes Horse Refuge

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Horses that are too old or not adoptable by the public are sent to long-term holding facilities. The agency has said the costs of keeping horses in the holding facilities has caused officials to consider euthanasia as a last resort. Tags: horse Bureau of Land Management animal rescue.

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Guest Post: Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People

4 The Love Of Animals

Unfortunately, a recession also means that less people are adopting from or donating to shelters. And this all leads to the most unfortunate outcome, euthanasia. Tags: guest post. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to help. Guest post by Sarah of Maxi Dress Mania.

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Annual Animal Care Gala in NYC

4 The Love Of Animals

The event is to be held at Pacha on Thursday, October 22, 2009, and all funds raised will benefit the city’s broad rescue, shelter and adoption services. Accessorized with professional models, watch a variety of happily-adopted animals strutting their stuff as they compete for the “best in show” on the runway. Tags: events.

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Race for the Rescues

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5K Run/Walk, Kid’s Fun Run and Adoption Celebration. Because of foreclosures, the city shelters are in crisis and flooded with animals – which, in turn, has dramatically increased the euthanasia rate. Tags: events. 4th ANNUAL “RACE FOR THE RESCUES” FUNDRASIER. Co-Hosted by Jane Lynch andCarrie Ann Inaba.

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