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Dogtown Episode 3 - The Vick Dogs

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This final episode in the three-episode Season 1 disc was about the Vick dogs taken in by Best Friends for rehabilitation. (Be Be warned, there were some dog-fighting clips in the episode.) Rescuing the Vick dogs was a controversial move by Best Friends and some animal groups, most notably PETA, did not agree with it.

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Book: The Lost Dogs

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Have you ever wondered where the dogs in the Michael Vick case are now? From the very start, even though I knew the outcome in small part, it was so interesting to read about the behind the scenes efforts during the case, after the dogs were seized, and of course to present day when so many dogs are still trying to become healthy and happy.

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Giveaway: Royal Bitch Couture

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We have a fun giveaway for our stylish dog lovers! an acronym for “Prevent Euthanasia Through Spaying.&#. . an acronym for “Prevent Euthanasia Through Spaying.&#. sewn on a small premium demask tag located on the side corner of each item. I thank you, and the dog’s thank you for your support&# !!!

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Texas Tech Allowed to Withhold Info on Animal Testing

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PETA was trying to get the information to find out why the university is buying cats and dogs from a West Texas animal shelter for university training or research. From the Avalanche-Journal: The university has purchased cats already scheduled for euthanasia from Odessa Animal Control since the 1980s, a shelter spokesperson, Cpl.

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Vet-Stem

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About a year ago I posted information about the launch of a new stem cell therapy for dogs ( Vet-Stem ). This therapy uses adult stem cells to help injured dogs and dogs suffering from arthritis. I am happy to bring you an update about the company, as the treatment is very promising for our dog companions!

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Uncovered Reports Show Three Research Labs Fined for Violations

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Rockville, MD: A lab assistant reported a hamster running loose inside a walk-in refrigerator and a live hamster was found in a euthanasia bag inside the walk-in freezer. A dog also had to be euthanized after a gauze square was left in its abdominal cavity during a previous surgery and caused an obstruction. for finding them.

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On "Discarded" Greyhounds

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Over 16,000 greyhounds are bred to supply the approximate 10,000 annually racing on British tracks and even taking into account the 4,500 re-homed by the industry’s own Retired Greyhound Trust, we are still left with a huge shortfall of ‘unaccounted’ dogs. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Greyhound Matters.