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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

4 The Love Of Animals

As a breed, pit bulls have a bad rap. However, they are more vulnerable to being forced into fighting than other breeds. Aside from the breed’s abuses, one finds that adopting out this breed is highly difficult. Yes, this breed is poorly represented in the media. Contact Local Pit Bull Friendly Shelters.

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Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

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Q: Although there are literally millions of pets in shelters, pounds and other ‘temporary housing’, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. A: Many people who want to get a pet just are not aware of how many pets are available at shelters.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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Several members of the Audubon Society said the plan fails to answer questions about how cats will be managed and what rights neighbors will have if the cats become a nuisance. But it’s something in the right direction.”. First Amendment rights are in question here,” Moriarty said. First amendment rights? No,” he said.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

4 The Love Of Animals

The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Most shelter animals are spayed or neutered, have been treated for worms, and have at least their first set of shots. Early Adopter.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

,” 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. This crisis calls for mandatory spay and neuter legislation. Given the current dire shortage of homes, no breeding is responsible.