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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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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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Animal Rights Zone Launches Today

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New York Times. New York City. Also, that's how you get the cat-and-dog-and-horse (and maybe dolphin) people to cross over into a world where cuteness isn't the primary concern. Responsible Policies. More >> Animals. More >> Category. More >> Players. More >> Places. Kazakhstan.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Thank you for publicizing the plight of satos—street dogs—in Puerto Rico in “ Scrutiny for Puerto Rico Over Animal Treatment ” (news article, March 9). As one animal advocate put it, “we need to work together and keep the finger in the side of government.”

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

,” by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Editorial Observer, July 30), is right: “The rate at which dogs are purchased and euthanized in this country is not a sign of our affection for them. This crisis calls for mandatory spay and neuter legislation. It’s a sign of our indifference.” Breeders kill shelter animals’ chances to find good homes.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

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The author, Elizabeth Rogers, is also the co-author of the New York Times bestseller The Green Book. Most shelter animals are spayed or neutered, have been treated for worms, and have at least their first set of shots. Instead of buying toys, you can delight dogs and cats with stuff you already own. Pets are the same way.