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Detecting Animal Cruelty

Critter News

Per the ASPCA's cruelty FAQ , here are some signs. Animal cruelty occurs when someone intentionally injures or harms an animal or when a person willfully deprives an animal of food, water or necessary medical care. Tags: aspca animal cruelty.

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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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Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

WHAT : The Joplin Humane Society and the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) are hosting a major adoption event on June 25 and 26 for nearly 600 animals who need permanent homes after being displaced by the May 22 tornado that tore through Joplin. WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, June 25 – 26; 10 a.m. –

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