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Breed Specific Legislation

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BSL (Breed-Specific Legislation) is the canine equivalent of racial profiling, banning certain dog breeds that have been labeled “dangerous.” Focusing on the breeds, instead of putting the blame where it belongs — on the individual dogs and their irresponsible owners — is discrimination in no uncertain terms.

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Western WA Puppy Mills Had Troubled History, But Still Allowed to Operate

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She kept being given "one more chance" with the end result of about 600 dogs finally being seized from the establishments. How much suffering and death resulted from this family's practices? Tags: animal abuse animal cruelty puppy mills animal welfare us. The article is particularly thorough and damning.

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Puppy Mill Raids in Western Washington

Critter News

Up north are Snohomish County and Skagit County where two puppy mill raids have led to the rescue of almost 600 pregnant dogs, about 80 percent of whom are pregnant. (We Keeping abuse in the family! And, of course, they are all "designer dogs." Tags: animal cruelty animal rescue puppy mills.

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Chock Full of Celebration

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11pm: Tuck foster dog (aka Munchkin – after 34 they’ve all become “Munchkin”) in on the couch and head off to bed. 9:30am: Take Munchkin and forever dog to the dog park. Forever dog runs around like a maniac. 11am: Get a call from Munchkin’s new family that they’re driving four hours to pick her up.

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Make This the Year You Do Right by Animals

Animal Ethics

Spend more time with family and friends. Stop supporting unnecessary animal cruelty in all of its forms. Stop supporting unnecessary animal cruelty in all of its forms. If you currently eat meat, make a commitment to reduce your consumption of animals in January and stop eating them altogether in February.

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Resolve to Do Right by Animals in 2007!

Animal Ethics

Spend more time with family and friends. Stop supporting unnecessary animal cruelty in all of its forms. Spend more time with family and friends—I will do X in the evening with my spouse or partner, and I will do Y with my kids on the weekend (where you and your family and friends fill in the variables appropriately).

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