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American Veterinary Medical Association Makes Despicable Decision

Critter News

An AVMA resolution was quietly killed this afternoon that would have revised its policy on use of random-source dogs and cats for research, testing and education. Tags: breeders animal research veterinarians animal shelters medical research avma. Without a word, the House of Delegates scuttled the resolution during a voice vote.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

We’ve been educating, helping and begging people to spay and neuter their animals for years, but three million to four million cats and dogs still die in shelters every year because of simple math: too many animals, not enough worthy adoptive homes. Breeders kill shelter animals’ chances to find good homes.

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

He interviews breeders about rumors of raptor trafficking and egg smuggling, activities that have supposedly been stopped. If you are looking for a ‘good read’ while you are sheltering in place, this is a very good choice–entertaining, part true crime thriller, part journalistic puzzle, part educational.

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