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Mexican Activists Staged Protest Early this Month

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Eight of every 10 dogs sold in Mexico end up in the streets, with most of them having been family pets at some point, official figures show. Mexico City, one of the world’s largest cities, has an estimated 3 million street dogs that end up being killed in shelters or the victims of human cruelty.

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On Letting Your Emotions Rule the Day

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Bea directed me to the Animal Welfare Special Report at TheHill.com , in which Rep. David Scott (D-Ga), who is the chairman of the Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee of the House Committee on Agriculture draws a line in the sand regarding the animals we use and how we use them.

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Best Friends Animal Society Helps You Protect Your Pets this Independence Day

4 The Love Of Animals

While humans are uttering “oohs” and “ahhs,” enjoying the 4th of July fireworks, many terrified dogs are digging under or jumping over fences, breaking tethers or even shattering windows in an attempt to escape from the frightening noises.