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Detecting Animal Cruelty

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Per the ASPCA's cruelty FAQ , here are some signs. Animal cruelty occurs when someone intentionally injures or harms an animal or when a person willfully deprives an animal of food, water or necessary medical care. Tags: aspca animal cruelty.

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Vile Practices at Tulare County, CA Animal Shelter

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Cookson were accused of participating in an “off the books” arrangement wherein Harmon and Cookson carried out unauthorized mass euthanasias at the Tulare County, California shelter – reportedly using nonstandard and painful methods – by falsifying records to cover their actions.

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City of Albuquerque Being Sued for Trap-Neuter-Release Program

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From the American Bird Conservancy : The mayor of Albuquerque and the director of the city’s animal welfare department have been named in a lawsuit alleging that the officials have committed animal cruelty by allowing certain illegal and improper animal management practices to occur related to abandonment of stray cats.

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Smile!

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A funny, heart-warming video called “ SMILE ,” developed by “I’m Tired of” (ITo), the makers of the popular “I’m Tired of Animal Cruelty” bracelet, which raises money for animal rights and rescue charities, has reached viral levels. The bracelets are a natural to sell at events and on their websites.”

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When Is a Dog Unadoptable?

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I rejoined my local animal shelter's volunteer program a few months ago (long story as to why I quit in the first place). Very sweet and gentle animal (I have a soft spot for pits.and pugs!) Someone had called in an animal cruelty report. The puppy seemed too thin to me so I asked about her story.

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What to do if you no longer can care for your bearded dragon.

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For people who own dogs and other creatures, their recourse is to leave the animals in a shelter, pound or simply let them loose. Since there are many laws and fines against animal cruelty or irresponsible pet ownership, its possible that the man felt this was his only recourse. For example, what about bearded dragons?

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Animal Rescue Month

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. “Our volunteer members spend a significant amount of time and energy caring for animals in need, and we want to recognize that passion. The efforts of animal welfare organizations like The Boxer Rescue in Grafton, MA and The Animal Shelter Inc of Sterling, MA will be featured on the portal.

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