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Missouri Lawmakers Repealing Puppy Mill Measure Approved by Voters

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Months after Missouri voters approved a measure that cracks down on what animal advocates say are some of the nation’s most notorious puppy mills, lawmakers are poised to repeal much of the law, saying the rules are too costly and punish legitimate dog-breeders who generate an estimated $1 billion annually in the state.

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Like American Dog Rescue, Help Pets!

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American Dog Rescue has a generous donor who is willing to give $1 to Missouri animal tornado victims for every Facebook fan up to $10,000. Benjamin will donate $10,000 to the Missouri Humane Society and Joplin Humane Society, as a way to assist pets that were injured or displaced by the devastating Joplin tornado in May.

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Beneful Unleashed the 2014 Dream Dog Park!

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Christmas came early for the dog-loving community of Prescott, Arizona, today as Beneful® unleashed the $500,000 Dream Dog Park renovation of Willow Creek Dog Park. The fire-station themed renovation marks the fourth half million dollar dog park transformation by the dog food brand. About Beneful Brand Dog Food.

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Election Victories for Animals

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Proposition 8 passed in Missouri. It stops puppy mill abuses by establishing responsible standards for the proper care of dogs. Tags: legislation elections Missouri arizona politics. Two victories. Also, Proposition 109 failed in Arizona. This proposition would have given the legislature exclusive authority over wildlife issues.

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Woman Gets 12 Sentences for Animal Abuse

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An eastern Missouri woman is sentenced to 12 year in prison for neglecting her dogs. Six dogs were seized. Authorities said the animals were infested with fleas and lacked adequate food and water. Authorities said the animals were infested with fleas and lacked adequate food and water. Tags: animal abuse.

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Requiem for a Bat: Mysterious Bat Deaths in the Rockies

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We’ve had a lot of discussion recently on the pros and cons of interfering with ‘nature’ on behalf of an individual animal. ” It was half in the gravel and very exposed to the numerous people and dogs who use the trail daily. A second call netted only Animal Control’s number. I like bats.

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Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets

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Nearly 600 cats and dogs looking for permanent homes during major pet adoption event June 25 – 26. WHERE : Emergency Animal Shelter located next to the Joplin Humane Society (140 E. The mandatory 14-day holding period for animals affected by the disaster was even doubled in an effort to reunite as many people and pets as possible.

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