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Vet-Stem

4 The Love Of Animals

About a year ago I posted information about the launch of a new stem cell therapy for dogs ( Vet-Stem ). Since the launch Vet-Stem has treated more that 1800 dogs and more than 5,000 animals total. This too is good news for pet owners whose only options previously were either an expensive and invasive surgery or euthanasia.

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King County Animal Shelters Still in Trouble

Critter News

After all the brewhaha about improving the conditions at the King County animal shelters in Washington State (where we live), I'm still seeing this kind of stuff. Tags: animal shelter management seattle State of Washington King county. When is King County going to clean up its act? What is up with this "progressive" county government?

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4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

4 The Love Of Animals

Choosing to adopt a dog rather than get one at the pet store (or what some like to refer to as “puppy mill”) is a beautiful thing—essentially you are saving a poor pup from euthanasia and you’re providing a an animal with a good home. So make sure that you can have animals and that your place is large enough.

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On "Discarded" Greyhounds

Animal Person

The RSPCA believes: " at least 20 greyhounds a day - either puppies which do not make the track, or 'retired' dogs aged three or four - simply 'disappear', presumed killed " Many vets will admit to killing healthy greyhounds – by definition it cannot be classed as euthanasia – for a cut price fee, for fear the dogs will be disposed of in a less humane (..)

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

10,000 Birds

This blog is written by writer, photographer, and animal advocate Ingrid Taylar. The bird was stripped of feathers and so badly battered that euthanasia was probable. I assume this personal tie is what brings many people to a wildlife hospital for the first time: empathy and sorrow for the single animal in their care.

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