4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 8, 2010

A New York Times story that ran in 2001 about a homeless dog wandering around a suburban part of New York City, struck a chord with me. They offered him hand-outs and cared enough about him, not to call Animal Control and risk having him picked up and sent to a shelter where his fate would be doomed. Tags: books guest post.

Dogs 100

Dogs Homelessness Stray Dog Wounded 100

4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 16, 2010

New Lives: Stories of Rescued Dogs Helping, Healing and Giving Hope is a great new book that celebrates rescue dogs. The author says: While writing this book, my eyes were opened to how many truly amazing animal shelters and organizations are making a difference. Would you like a chance to win a copy of this great book?

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Rescue Dogs Shelters ASPCA 100

4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

If you’re planning on adding a dog to your family, it’s possible you’ll find your new family member at the local animal shelter or humane society. These dogs are homeless through no fault of their own, and by rescuing one of them, you may just save their life. Similarly, choose a breed that doesn’t need much brushing and grooming.

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Dog Adoption Adoptable Dogs Unwanted Dogs 100

Animal Person

MARCH 29, 2010

This book has so many great quotes that I'm going to have to write a couple of posts about them. And perhaps my favorite: "[I]f healthy, homeless humans were rounded up and killed, no one would call the killing facilities 'shelters'" (55). Tags: Books Ethics Language. Off we go (and all of the below are exact quotes).

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Speciesism Endangered Species Vivisection Killing 100