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Animal Research Booming in State of Victoria

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Animals for research purposes are coming from municipal shelters, breeders and the greyhound trade. In 2007, 394 dogs died during procedures for canine and human research. None of the animal shelters contacted by the Herald Sun have come across ex-research dogs in need of a home. "The Unwanted farm dogs are another source.

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Many Animals Dying in Australian Wildfires

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The official human death toll stood at 181 from the weekend's deadly fires and authorities said it would exceed 200. Hundreds of burned, stressed and dehydrated animals — including kangaroos, koalas, lizards and birds — have already arrived at shelters across the scorched region. We are losers.

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