Critter News

JULY 18, 2010

All companion animals including dogs, cats, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, guinea pigs, birds, snakes, and lizards would be considered as pets. If it passes, San Francisco residents would have to go to a shelter or rescue group to adopt an animal. Tags: california san francisco legislation pets.

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Critter News

JULY 10, 2009

This is not totally animal-related, but I'll share anyway. I grew up in the Central Valley of California and my mother owns a home there in Gustine. I've always known that the Central Valley is one of the poorer areas of California. On an animal note, I will say that the treatment of animals is very bad in the Central Valley.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 3, 2011

People who have pets or companion animals know why they do. Dogs, cats and other animals are great stress reducers and they give out unconditional love. A large number of corporations and businesses in California, especially, have taken up the approach of “take your dog to work&# day or week.

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 3, 2007

California’s shelter populations have declined in recent decades, and most pet owners (70 percent dog, 84 percent cat) are acting responsibly and spaying/neutering their pets without government involvement. Lisa Peterson Director of Club Communications, American Kennel Club New York, July 31, 2007

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