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Animal Welfare Act Inadequate for Farm Animals

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How many people know this about the Animal Welfare Act? No wonder there is so much "farm" animal abuse out there. Humane treatment runs counter to the entire industry when the point is to make money by processing these animals as fast as possible. Most animals in the U.S. Most animals in the U.S.

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Why I Question Animal Testing 2.1

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This is a continuation of an earlier post about why I question animal testing. Oftentimes, scientists seem to think that they just need to waive their PhDs and research projects in everyone's faces and we should all shut up and bow our heads to their great wisdom. It is about the Bayh-Dole Act and it has really stuck with me.

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Cat People VS Dog People

4 The Love Of Animals

“Matching a dog or cat’s personality with that of your family is essential,” said Steve Dale, certified animal behavior consultant and host of Steve Dale’s Pet World radio show. Before bringing home a new pet, owners should research a breed’s energy level and temperament to make sure it matches up with the owners’ lifestyle.”.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

Having pets at a young age instills kids with a sense of confidence that they can take care of an animal and help it to live a thriving life. Have you ever seen a kid talk to a pet and the animal responds by wagging its tail or purring? Animals are unbiased companions, just what many kids need.

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Pukka’s Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs

4 The Love Of Animals

“In Pukka’s Promise, Kerasote travels the dog world in Europe and throughout North America interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, and uses cutting-edge research to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets.

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The Power of Pets Initiative

4 The Love Of Animals

Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, and research suggests that owning a pet helps increase levels of physical activity. Mars Petcare and Human-Animal Interaction. The Power of Pets Initiative originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on October 1, 2010. A recent survey of 1,000 U.S.

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Save money caring for your pet

4 The Love Of Animals

Avoid over feeding your pet even if it is winter, make sure you do your research before you start making up a food regime, most animals don’t need to be feed three times a day like us! This can potentially lead in fewer trips to the vet with a healthier active lifestyle for your pet, and it will keep you in shape at the same time!

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