Animal Person

APRIL 4, 2009

In " Prominent Horseman Faces Questions About Neglect ," Joe Drape of the New York Times reports: Four undernourished and neglected former racehorses belonging to Ernie Paragallo, a prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and owner, were rescued from a New York kill pen last month, one step from being slaughtered.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 22, 2011

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. Pit Bull Rescue Central (PBRC) is a great resource for pit bull owners and those that find a homeless or lost pit bull.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 10, 2011

Kyla Duffy is a foster parent for MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue and Breeder Release Adoption Service. The first Up For Pups initiative, a stage show called Don’t Kill Bill , makes its debut in Boulder, CO on Feb. Ahh…life is good. Kyla recently founded Up For Pups, a non-profit approaching humane education through creativity.

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 6, 2007

Every time someone buys a puppy or kitten from a breeder, a shelter animal loses its chance at a home and pays with its life. Breeders kill shelter animals’ chances to find good homes. This crisis calls for mandatory spay and neuter legislation. Given the current dire shortage of homes, no breeding is responsible.

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