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Mexican Activists Staged Protest Early this Month

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MEXICO CITY – Animal rights activists staged a protest against the sale of pets in Mexico City, urging residents to adopt dogs and other animals instead of buying them. Twelve activists took part in the demonstration organized by the AnimaNaturalis group Tuesday at the iconic Juarez monument on one of the capital’s main streets.

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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

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Environmental groups have called on Obama to get rid of the USDA's Dept. Carnivores killed less than 1% of cattle (0.18%) and approximately 3% of sheep produced in the U.S.; • Out of Step with American Values - Americans value wildlife and abhor animal cruelty. Ranchers oppose the move.

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ASPCA Go Orange in April!

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We just had to share this post from one of our favorite animal groups, the ASPCA. April is “Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month&# , and the ASPCA urges people to “Go Orange&# to show their support. For more information about Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and ways to go orange, please visit us online.

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The Stupid, It Burns!

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PETA has asked the group Pet Shop Boys to change their name to Rescue Shelter Boys. Peta Europe has written to Pet Shop Boys with a request they are unable to agree to," reads a post on the band's official website. Peta's letter requests the name change because of the cruelty it alleges takes place in the pet trade.

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Unexpected Farm Animal Deal in Ohio

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Animal welfare groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have agreed to abandon a fall ballot issue against animal cruelty as part of a deal with state farm groups brokered by Gov. I know many will disagree with me and say it's a cop-out, but I'll take what I can get. From the Associated Press.

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Hard for Russian Veterinarians to Use Anesthesia Due to Russian Drug Laws

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In the last eight years, only 5 percent of vets have obtained licenses to be able to use it," says Irina Novozhilova, president of VITA, an animal rights group. "I It is really painful for your pets to undergo operations [without ketamine]," Aristov said. "If To work without anesthesia is to cut animals when they are conscious."

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Unlikely Healer Walks on Three Paws

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Once gregarious and outgoing, she withdrew from her family and friends, from everyone except her pet cats. He was named the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Cat of the Year for 2010, and he has authored two critically acclaimed books. One group teaches tolerance and anti-bullying through Henry’s story.

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