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San Francisco Considers Banning Pet Sales

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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. Sounds good, but I just don't believe this will pass.

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Bring Pets Home

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The fund raising Web site also offers exclusive content for cat and dog owners which includes information on pet care and safety, information on animal shelters, as well blogs, groups and open forums. Every year, six to eight million animals enter U. That’s the goal of the newly launched www.bringpetshome.org.

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8 Reasons Why Bringing Your Dog To Work Is A Good Idea

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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. Staff who have animals in the office environment like this, have less headaches, coughs, indigestion, fatigue, and nervous episodes.

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Adopt-a-Pet.com Guest Post

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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. For more information visit this page [link].

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Mexican Activists Staged Protest Early this Month

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MEXICO CITY – Animal rights activists staged a protest against the sale of pets in Mexico City, urging residents to adopt dogs and other animals instead of buying them. Twelve activists took part in the demonstration organized by the AnimaNaturalis group Tuesday at the iconic Juarez monument on one of the capital’s main streets.

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Best Friends Animal Society Helps You Protect Your Pets this Independence Day

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Cats who are allowed outside are also vulnerable to being scared away from their homes. If you feel your animal has a severe phobia or a negative reaction to fireworks, you should contact your veterinarian about options including anti-anxiety medications.”. “Noise phobias in cats tend to be less noticeable,” Dix continued.