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New York City’s oldest dog, Paco Sosa

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Paco Sosa, New York City’s oldest dog, is the subject of a new film called Wolf Dog. Paco, who passed away last year, will be doing helping animals, even after his passing, through sharing his true story as an animal celebrity! When the film is finished, it will be used to support animal causes.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Worry Under the Big Top as Mexico City Moves to Ban Circus Animals ” (news article, June 15): Mexico City joins the growing list of cities that have banned the exploitation of animals in circuses. Why is the United States lagging so far behind?

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Once again people associated with the animal rights group PETA ( letter , June 19) have tried to disparage the commitment circuses have for animal care and conservation. and Barnum & Bailey are dedicated to providing the very best of care for all our animals, especially the Asian elephant.

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Regarding Snow Leopards

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Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of April 2013?

10,000 Birds

Magnificent Frigatebirds soaring over Mexico’s Isla Isabel. Avian migration may come in a trickle or a torrent depending on time of year, weather patterns, and mysterious phenomena known only to wild animals and wealthy farmers. Early spring, which is still the season where I live, releases new species a few at a time.

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Write to Your Congressional Representatives to Help the Almagordo Chimps

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Dear Senator Murray, I have read articles in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times about the chimpanzees at Holloman Air Force Base. These highly intelligent animals should be PERMANENTLY retired and a PERMANENT sanctuary created for them. Sincerely, Tags: chimpanzees animal research almagordo primates new mexico.

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Dogfighting Grows in Texas

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From the New York Times. The ring broken up here had links to dogfighting organizations in other states and in Mexico, suggesting an extensive underground network of people devoted to the activity, investigators said. Tags: animal cruelty Texas dog fighting us. Manning, describing the tense atmosphere at the fights.

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