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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

He's right with his implication that stopping the seizing of pets and strays simply created a more efficient, effective means of commodifying and torturing dogs and cats. If Engber does a good job with anything, it's with pointing out the flaws in the strategies of pro-animal activists and in the outcomes of their campaigns.

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Hilary Swank joins Home 4 The Holidays

4 The Love Of Animals

Founded by Helen Woodward Animal Center and supported by Iams, the Iams Home 4 the Holidays campaign began in 1999 with just 14 participating animal shelters in San Diego County. 1, has helped more than 713,828 cats, dogs and other animals find homes. More than 25 percent of all dogs in shelters are purebreds. 1, 2009 and Jan.