Critter News

MARCH 4, 2010

This lady is breeding tiny pet pigs that can live up to 11 years. The animal shelters who have to find them homes at the expense of other animals. And, yes, she plans on making money from these animals by franchising. And, yes, she plans on making money from these animals by franchising. And who will suffer?

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 11, 2009

Tails are sure to wag on Friday, June 12t h as Luna Boston hosts “Doggies + Bags,” a special benefit party for the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS). From 4-7pm, Bostonians are welcome to bring their pooches by Luna Boston’s boutique at 205 Newbury St.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 11, 2009

Cats, particularly representatives of individual breeds, can vary dramatically – from quiet, gentle little homebodies to personality-plus party animals. Likewise, some on-the-go breeds, such as the Burmese need a lot of exercise and attention. Some breeds, like the Burmese, traditionally take living with other pets in stride.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 11, 2009

Sadly there are 4 million healthy adoptable companion animals killed in shelters each year due to overcrowding. Our website makes it easy for anyone with an internet connection to find profiles and pictures of adoptable animals by location, breed, gender, age, size, and color.

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Animal Ethics

JUNE 17, 2007

You can find purebreds, mixed breeds and designer dogs. When that happens, you’ll understand the bond between human and companion animal of which Mr. Phillips wrote. There are puppies with puppy breath and slobbery kisses; young dogs with enthusiasm, devotion and intelligence; older dogs with patience, loyalty and wisdom.

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 27, 2008

We can treasure the cultural and historical bond between animals and domesticated animals only by ignoring the emotional bond. Children naturally love animals, but the many “uses we have found for them” lead us to teach our children to save their compassion for companion animals exclusively.

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