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Huge Dog Seizure at Quebec Kennel

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One of the largest animal rescue operations in Canadian history just got a lot bigger: about 90 puppies have been born since hundreds of dogs were seized northwest of Ottawa. "We More than 500 dogs were removed from the Paws 'R' Us kennel in Clarendon Township, Que.,

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Quebec to Review Puppy Mill Laws

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Exerpted from CTV News. 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. The dogs were confiscated from Paws "R" Us Kennel in Clarendon Township, about 90 minutes northwest of Ottawa.

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Shelby at the Shelter

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Having grown up with dogs, my natural affinity for man’s best friend has always felt a part of my life as long as I can remember. We were the type of family that bought the best dog food, dog insurance , BPA free chew toys, etc. Now, I’m not normally the type to routinely pick up a newspaper and open to the local news section.

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Portuguese City Tries to End Killing of Strays

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From the Portugal News Online. Under Portuguese legislation, stray and unwanted animals that are kept in municipal kennels, even healthy ones, can be put down after eight days if unclaimed. The majority of these animals are unwanted dogs, removed from the streets by municipal services or dropped off by members of the public.

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Rescue Spotlight: Baja Dogs La Paz

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After more than 2 years working with Baja Dogs, we still hadn’t heard that one. “Besides&# , the woman added, “we are going to buy a new one&#. ? Two days later Chicharito was already a different dog. They help us rescue dogs in need, and care for those without a voice who are injured, abused and neglected.

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Economic Troubles in Portugal Lead to More Abandoned Animals

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From the Portugal News Online.sad stuff. Figures released by the National Veterinary Authority, Direção Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária, show that in the Lisbon area alone, a total of 5,629 stray cats and dogs were caught last year, up from the 4,442 caught in 2010.

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Dogs Seized at Kennewick Puppy Mill

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Dogs were seized at a Kennewick puppy mill with the help of the HSUS. The Humane Society of the United States assisted the Benton County Sheriff's Office today with the seizure of hundreds of dogs from a puppy mill here. Some of the dogs suffered from malnutrition, urine burns and overgrown nails. H/t to HelpAnimals on Twitter.