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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

And all of this trouble and suffering for what? Wild animals belong in the wild, and in their native habitats. Wayne Pacelle President and Chief Executive Humane Society of the United States Washington, Jan. You don’t take snakes for a walk or play with them in a field or let them sleep in your bed at night. 10, 2011

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Animal Ethics

Though it may be too late for too many, we can only hope that diseased animals are not left in pain but are humanely euthanized to end their suffering. In 2005, a survey commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare showed that the Chinese are similar to Americans in their concern for animals.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: The euthanasia of more than 1,000 dogs and cats at the main animal shelter in Las Vegas is surely a major tragedy in the sheltering field (news article , Feb. 16), and the rapid spread of diseases at a facility packed with 1,800 animals required swift action to prevent even more suffering and loss of life.