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American Veterinary Medical Association Makes Despicable Decision

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An AVMA resolution was quietly killed this afternoon that would have revised its policy on use of random-source dogs and cats for research, testing and education. Tags: breeders animal research veterinarians animal shelters medical research avma. Without a word, the House of Delegates scuttled the resolution during a voice vote.

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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. Frightened run-away pets wind up in shelters across the country, which fill beyond capacity in the days following the unofficial kickoff to summer, making it their busiest time of year. Thus, owners are less aware of the stress the cat may feel.”.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

NEW JERSEY – Animal shelters are full, they have no space, they often have no money, and they have a small amount of dedicated volunteers. There is an estimated 3-4million pets euthanized each year in US animal shelters. There is a strong lack of homes willing to open their doors to fostering a shelter pet.

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Texas Tech Allowed to Withhold Info on Animal Testing

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PETA was trying to get the information to find out why the university is buying cats and dogs from a West Texas animal shelter for university training or research. From the Avalanche-Journal: The university has purchased cats already scheduled for euthanasia from Odessa Animal Control since the 1980s, a shelter spokesperson, Cpl.

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Pet Foster Care Helps To Smooth Adoption Process

4 The Love Of Animals

There are countless dogs and cats in shelters across the U.S. In fact, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5 to 7 million pets are taken into animal shelters in the U.S. Patience – Animals in shelters or those who have been moved from home to home are often under tremendous stress.

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

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Canned dog/cat food. - Doggy bags (can also be used for cat litter clean-up). Folder with list of types of vaccination records & medical history to get from vet. . Folder with list of types of vaccination records & medical history to get from vet. Contact animal shelters and kennels in your evacuation area.

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Bring Pets Home

4 The Love Of Animals

Shop ‘til you drop in support of animal shelters, then get together with friends to share stories, advice and even pictures – all online. 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.

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