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The Uncommon Demise of a Wood Thrush in Costa Rica

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Each day, the small bird then has to fly down and find a resting place, an area to feed and take shelter. If it doesn’t find enough to eat, it might become too tired to watch for predators and be snatched up by a domestic cat or any number of animals that are always watching, eternally waiting for an easy lunch.

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Where Are All the Cats?

Critter News

Last summer, Alley Cat Allies conducted an analysis of Illinois Department of Agriculture reports collected from the 247 animal pounds and shelters licensed by the state that handled cats in 2006. More than 60,000 cats were killed in Illinois animal pounds and shelters in 2006.

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Santa Paws Drive 2012

4 The Love Of Animals

The mission of the Santa Paws Drive is to bring holiday cheer to shelter animals around the world. The Santa Paws Drive is an online toy drive dedicated to shelter pets to bring them a little joy and fun while they await their forever homes. The six shelters chosen this year are: Bobbi and the Strays – Glendale, New York.

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