Animal Ethics

APRIL 8, 2008

To the Editor: While businesses that rent dogs may be well intentioned, they’re unlikely to benefit the overall welfare of pets, and may actually do harm to the individual dogs they “rent” (“ For a Temporary Best-Friend Fix, Rent a Dog (Kibble Included) for a Day ,” news article, March 30).

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

The author, Elizabeth Rogers, is also the co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Green Book. Here are a few great tips for future and current pet owners. Early Adopter. The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Incredible Bulk.

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Animal Ethics

MARCH 5, 2007

Shelters across the country are required to hold animals to let owners reclaim lost pets. Our recommendation is that shelters determine which animals are adoptable during those hold periods, with those animals made available for adoption or placed in foster care or with rescue organizations.

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 6, 2007

To the Editor: “ Should Most Pet Owners Be Required to Neuter Their Animals? ,” by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Editorial Observer, July 30), is right: “The rate at which dogs are purchased and euthanized in this country is not a sign of our affection for them. It’s a sign of our indifference.”

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Each account gives population estimate, population trend, estimated area, endemism level, reasons why the species is threatened, and conservation measures adopted and proposed. In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors.

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