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On Cat Killers and Mental Competency

Animal Person

People in South Florida are still in an uproar over the mutilation and slaughter of 19 house cats (allegedly) by 18-year old Tyler Weinman, who was declared mentally competent and not a danger to himself or others (!). Weinman had participated in cat dissection in school, and that is being discussed as a possible trigger for his behavior.

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Why Justice for Animals Is the Social Movement of Our Time

Animal Ethics

Elephants, great apes, orcas, dogs, cats, and many other animals can experience depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and compulsive disorders. "There is no longer dispute among serious scientists that humans aren’t the only animals who have the capacity to suffer physically and mentally.

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Hill’s PetFit Challenge

4 The Love Of Animals

In an industry first, Hill’s Science Diet Weight Loss System offers pre-packaged meals for your dog! We think this is a great idea from a company that we have had great experiences with. million cats[1]. of Dogs and Cats in the United States are either overweight or obese[2]. million cats[1].

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Rocky & Bella, Inc. earns National Animal Supplement Quality Seal

4 The Love Of Animals

The NASC is setting the standards for the pet supplement industry in quality, consistency and responsible conduct. Rocky & Bella’s premier product is Spark, a new, natural, whole-food supplement formulated by a leading veterinarian that is available as a powder that is sprinkled on cat and dog food. .”

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When Vet Bills Get out of Control

4 The Love Of Animals

You were laid off 6 months ago and your industry is crippled by the recession. Your dog or cat—your best friend in the world—gets sick. Contrary to what you might think, pet grooming does not have to be a stressful experience. Here’s the scenario. There are no jobs to apply for and your unemployment claim expired last week.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

Beloved family pet Dalmatian, Pepper, is stolen, and after several weeks of searching is discovered to have been experimented on at a hospital and died on the table when researchers tried to implant her with an experimental cardiac pacemaker. By the end of my time as researcher, I was performing behavioral experiments on humans.

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“Dog Days and Poisons” – Collective Arts Brewing: Mash Up the Jam

10,000 Birds

While some people never overcome this vestigial aversion to sour and bitter sensations, this innate prejudice can be overturned with experience, becoming acquired tastes we learn to enjoy just as much as the more dependable, uncomplicated pleasures of sweetness, salt, and fat.