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Quebec to Review Puppy Mill Laws

Critter News

The fallout from the huge puppy mill seizure is fueling calls for a review of Quebec's animal rights laws, which are abysmal even for Canada. Animal welfare workers are calling for stricter laws on breeding facilities after more than 500 allegedly malnourished dogs were seized from a Quebec puppy farm last week.

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Alpha Dogs on NatGeo WILD

4 The Love Of Animals

Have you ever wondered what goes into the training of hero dogs? Alpha Dogs , which premiers tomorrow on NatGeo WILD, will show you! Alpha Dogs goes behind the scenes of Vohne Liche Kennels (VLK), one of the premiere K-9 training facilities in the world. They do it all with one goal: serving our country.

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Updates and Corrections

Animal Person

Little Black is in a large dog kennel, curled up in her litter box, going nowhere near her tasty, stinky canned food, and she will be returned tomorrow. Duffy really needs to be the only pet in the home or perhaps with a female dog (ask just in case--the implication was there). Duffy cannot be in a home with a cat.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

California’s shelter populations have declined in recent decades, and most pet owners (70 percent dog, 84 percent cat) are acting responsibly and spaying/neutering their pets without government involvement. Lisa Peterson Director of Club Communications, American Kennel Club New York, July 31, 2007

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. During the drive, secure your pet in a portable kennel or in a proper pet restraint, if desired.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. During the drive, secure your pet in a portable kennel or in a proper pet restraint, if desired.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

Animals in the tri-state area are euthanized daily, rescue groups are unable to save as many lives as they wish, and animals spend years in boarding kennels while awaiting adopters to fall in love with them. If you work full time and already have a dog, you can always request a dog-friendly foster pet who is house-trained.

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