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On Fighting for "Animal Rights"

Animal Person

would call HSUS an animal rights group (after all, HSUS doesn't even do that). Or how a paragraph would refer to animal rights and animal welfare as if they're interchangeable. Isn't my time better spent fighting for actual animal rights than the term "animal rights?".

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

On the other hand, kids that don’t get the experience of having a pet early may become afraid of animals, especially if their parents don’t particularly care for animals. Dr. Tim is recognized as an expert on all aspects of pet health and a staunch advocate for the welfare of all animals.

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Manila Zoo Sounds Like a Nasty Place

Critter News

They are working with local animal welfare groups on this issue. Joining PETA as the petition’s signatories are the Animal Kingdom Foundation Inc. Opponents like to think that animal welfare is only an issue in developed countries amongst the white middle class. Good for them. That's not true.

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BOCA to Stop Using Eggs by End of 2009

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On March 19, 2009 a company representative emailed Compassion Over Killing: "…I am pleased to let you know the BOCA brand will be eliminating eggs in all of its products by the end of this year. Whether or not you choose to eat eggs, this is a major victory for animals. Tags: battery hens eggs farm animal welfare.

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Fur Free Fashion Show Winners Announced

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Travers said, “We created this competition to boost fashion careers and honor independent designers who have compassion for animals and for the ethical and green fashion movement. Compassion for animals is part of the planet’s social and environmental equation.

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Walk for Farm Animals Scheduled for this Fall

Critter News

July 28, 2011 – This fall, thousands of people in more than 35 cities across North America will gather for the 2011 Walk for Farm Animals, a series of fun, community-focused events that promote kindness to animals and raise vital funds to support the lifesaving work of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization.

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Rescue for the rescuer.

4 The Love Of Animals

This is a guest post from Cherie, and I think that it is something everyone who rescues animals needs to read. “As an animal welfare worker (professionally or as a volunteer), you know what it feels like when you make a positive difference in the life of an animal. Thanks Cherie! Article Source: [link].

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