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Is Shelter Appreciation Week a Sham?

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Nathan Winograd has an interesting piece in the Examiner about the recent HSUS Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. It's not that he's unappreciative of people that work with animals, but rather the state of many of the shelters that are being appreciated. Tags: animal shelters. You can read about his background here.

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26 Dogs saved by the ASPCA

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The dogs had been left to starve, no food, water or even shelter from freezing temperatures. They also had signs of neglect, broken bones, wounds and infections. Sadly, there were also 27 dead dogs found on the property. It is believed that the dogs were part of a dog fighting ring.

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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

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Like every dog they are vulnerable to homelessness and mistreatment. Michael Vick, whose unearthed gambling operation was found to not only force dogs to fight, but also kill under-performing dogs in twisted ways, is only one story in a mass of untold stories. As a breed, pit bulls have a bad rap. Begin Searching For an Owner.

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“New York’s Kindest” includes Rock & Rawhide!

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Rock & Rawhide , the charity that helps increase adoption levels of dogs and cats in shelters, announced today that it is included in Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C)’s latest advertising campaign, “New York’s Kindest” for their donations and assistance in increasing adoption levels through distraction therapy.

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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. Through our foundation and shelter we got surgery for little Chi that same day. 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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Little guy with big heart helping animals!

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Benjamin, founder of American Dog Rescue , the little guy with a big heart! Not only has he founded his own dog rescue in honor of his beloved poodle Buddy, but he contributed to and helped raise more than $1,000,000 for The Humane Society of the United States Animal Rescue Team on during The Humane Society’s To the Rescue!

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Detecting Animal Cruelty

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Here are some signs that may indicate abuse or neglect: * Tick or flea infestations * Wounds on the body * Patches of missing hair * Extremely thin, starving animal * Limping * An owner striking or otherwise physically abusing an animal * Dogs who are repeatedly left alone without food and water, and often chained in a yard * Dogs who have been hit (..)