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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. Tags: california san francisco legislation pets.

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

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While humans are uttering “oohs” and “ahhs,” enjoying the 4th of July fireworks, many terrified dogs are digging under or jumping over fences, breaking tethers or even shattering windows in an attempt to escape from the frightening noises. If your pet does go missing over the holiday, check immediately and often with local animal shelters.

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Research Animals Rescued from North Carolina Lab

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An enormous victory was achieved for animals this week when nearly 200 dogs and 54 cats were rescued from a North Carolina animal testing facility that closed its doors after an undercover investigation revealed apparent abuse of the animals by workers at the facility. Their investigations produce results.

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Handbags are a Dog’s Best Friend

4 The Love Of Animals

Tails are sure to wag on Friday, June 12t h as Luna Boston hosts “Doggies + Bags,” a special benefit party for the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS). In addition, delicious doggy treats from the South End’s Polka Dog Bakery will be served to all four-legged guests, while their owners can enjoy some post-work wine.

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So I'm from the New Appalachia?

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And there are towns where packs of dogs are roaming about and keeping people indoors. It's farm country and you have a lot of farmers and ag types who treat companion animals as little better than livestock. Lots of "guard dogs" outdoors for their entire lives, etc. Tags: california. A weird take on my home region.

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Good Idea: FlexPet

4 The Love Of Animals

FlexPet is a dog arthritis treatment! Gratefully our dog doesn’t have arthritis, but what a wonderful thing to have something out there to help those who do! And, for the month of August FlexPet , is running an awesome promotion on behalf of Best Friends Animal society! Tags: good idea. Quarterly newsletters.

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Bring Pets Home

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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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