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Detecting Animal Cruelty

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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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Vile Practices at Tulare County, CA Animal Shelter

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Cookson were accused of participating in an “off the books” arrangement wherein Harmon and Cookson carried out unauthorized mass euthanasias at the Tulare County, California shelter – reportedly using nonstandard and painful methods – by falsifying records to cover their actions.

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Farm Sanctuary needs help.

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Every year, they assist with urgent placement needs, particularly in cruelty cases involving large numbers of animals. When their shelters are full, they depend on compassionate people who want to make a direct difference for a suffering cow, pig, chicken or other farm animal. Tags: adoptable people helping animals rescues.

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When Is a Dog Unadoptable?

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I rejoined my local animal shelter's volunteer program a few months ago (long story as to why I quit in the first place). Someone had called in an animal cruelty report. Tags: animal shelter management euthanization animal shelters dogs. Very sweet and gentle animal (I have a soft spot for pits.and pugs!)

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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's letter requests the name change because of the cruelty it alleges takes place in the pet trade. Peta's letter requests the name change because of the cruelty it alleges takes place in the pet trade. Tags: Stupid PETA.

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Research Animals Rescued from North Carolina Lab

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and more than a dozen animal shelters and rescues[1] succeeded in placing all of the rescued animals, offering hope that they will find loving homes and solace after their ordeal. This event serves as dramatic testament to what can happen when the humane community comes together to oppose cruelty," says AWI President, Cathy Liss. "We

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Smile!

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A funny, heart-warming video called “ SMILE ,” developed by “I’m Tired of” (ITo), the makers of the popular “I’m Tired of Animal Cruelty” bracelet, which raises money for animal rights and rescue charities, has reached viral levels. Tags: cute animals cute video. For more information, visit www.ImTiredOnline.com.