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Good News for Greyhounds

Animal Person

We who want humans to stop using sentient nonhumans have few victories to celebrate. You may recall that Massachusetts voters let their opinions about dog racing be heard when they voted to ban racing in their state. Rhode Island's only dog track, Twin River, will be "suspending" dog racing.

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5 things to know about pets and pests

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Don’t assume your dog is tick-free just because you can’t readily see one. Ticks may be transferred to humans. You may not spend much time outdoors, but if your dog does, then you can get a tick, too. Above all, check your dog for ticks frequently. They can resemble freckles, moles or even specks of dirt.

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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Public Registries

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Such bills have been introduced in the past by elected officials in Rhode Island, Colorado, and Tennessee, and the first-ever bill for a statewide registry in California was today announced by its sponsor, State Senator Dean Florez. But it’s not just about how animal abusers end up also hurting or killing humans,” said Wells. “It