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Laughing at you, not with you

10,000 Birds

At least they seem to understand that raising chicks is hard and annoying work and have found at least a partial solution for this problem: “co-operative breeder, up to four individuals attending chicks at one nest, at least three seen to feed chicks” (HBW). The shame would kill them.

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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

4 The Love Of Animals

Michael Vick, whose unearthed gambling operation was found to not only force dogs to fight, but also kill under-performing dogs in twisted ways, is only one story in a mass of untold stories. When people inquire, ask for detailed descriptions of unique characteristics of their lost pet. Begin Searching For an Owner.

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Chock Full of Celebration

4 The Love Of Animals

It takes some very special people to take in a dog who has spent the last six year sitting in a cage making babies for pet shops. Kyla Duffy is a foster parent for MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue and Breeder Release Adoption Service. This dog is terrified of people, but I don’t blame her because someone cut half her ear off.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: “ Should Most Pet Owners Be Required to Neuter Their Animals? ,” by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Editorial Observer, July 30), is right: “The rate at which dogs are purchased and euthanized in this country is not a sign of our affection for them. Breeders kill shelter animals’ chances to find good homes.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

As an organization comprising dog trainers, behaviorists and other animal professionals, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers is aware that any dog can bite, any dog can maim and any dog can kill. Richard Spencer Executive Director, Association of Pet Dog Trainers Greenville, S.C.,