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Good News for Greyhounds

Animal Person

But voters called and e-mailed and sent letters to their legislators making sure that the original decision was preserved ! But for me, the number of adopted dogs doesn't make up for the fact that we have no right to breed dogs to use them as gambling chips. Rhode Island's only dog track, Twin River, will be "suspending" dog racing.

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On ANIMAL EQUALITY, by Joan Dunayer

Animal Person

However young and healthy, captives judged inappropriate for exhibition or breeding are considered 'excess' and usually are 'unloaded' or killed. Sea World of Florida has directed its staff to replace tank with aquarium , and cage with enclosure " (94). "In What if slaughter were freed (miraculously) of all terror and pain?

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The Crossley ID Guide: Waterfowl–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

.” It is a relief to eventually reach the chapter on The Life of Waterfowl, written in a much more conversational style and unashamedly fascinated with waterfowl’s unique breeding behaviors. So–not a fan of hunting. And, neither are most of our 10,000 Birds writers.

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A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate

10,000 Birds

The Great Egret was in breeding plumage and courtship posture–bright lime green lores, head bending down and then snapping up, long, impossibly delicate plumes waving over its body as if possessed by independent spirits. ©2023, Donna L. It has become the cornerstone of U.S.