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San Francisco Considers Banning Pet Sales

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All companion animals including dogs, cats, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, guinea pigs, birds, snakes, and lizards would be considered as pets. If it passes, San Francisco residents would have to go to a shelter or rescue group to adopt an animal. Tags: california san francisco legislation pets.

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So I'm from the New Appalachia?

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This is not totally animal-related, but I'll share anyway. I grew up in the Central Valley of California and my mother owns a home there in Gustine. I've always known that the Central Valley is one of the poorer areas of California. On an animal note, I will say that the treatment of animals is very bad in the Central Valley.

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8 Reasons Why Bringing Your Dog To Work Is A Good Idea

4 The Love Of Animals

Lloyd is an animal lover and enjoys blogging on the office theme. People who have pets or companion animals know why they do. Dogs, cats and other animals are great stress reducers and they give out unconditional love. People tend to be more social and outgoing and communicative when around animals.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Lawmakers, animal control officers and animal welfare organizations need to work together and delve into the origins of shelter subgroups—such as stray, feral or surrendered pets—to address the issues that bring them to the shelter. Lisa Peterson Director of Club Communications, American Kennel Club New York, July 31, 2007