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Documentary Spotlights Plight of Mexican Dogs

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The hourlong film is an unflinching commentary on the overpopulation of stray dogs in Mexico, who even outnumber us humans in some regions. Macho culture, argues {Dallas-based director Bill} Buchanan, goes some way to explaining why Mexicans are so reluctant to sterilize their male dogs. You can watch the trailer at [link].

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Georgia Dog-Fighting Law Having an Impact

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Before 2008, only one person had been incarcerated for dog fighting in Georgia. Considering the state had one of the weakest dog-fighting laws in the nation, that's no compliment. But since a new and tougher dog fighting law was passed in May 2008, multiple arrests have been made, with more on the horizon.

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When Is a Dog Unadoptable?

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I had a couple of dogs when I was a kid, but I mostly grew up with cats. But I'm no dog expert. Is this a legitimate reason to put a dog down or is this just BS? Are food-aggressive dogs dangerous or is that just a convenient myth? The tone of the answer implied that I'd better not argue it, so I didn't.

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Biggest Dogfighting Raid in US History

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It happened about a week ago with up to 350 dogs seized in 5 states. Tags: animal cruelty law enforcement blood sport dog fighting. About 30 people were arrested.

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Beagles Rescued from Bankrupt Lab

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a site for dog lovers. On Friday, the beagles — owned by a research facility in New Jersey whose parent pharmaceutical company went into bankruptcy — were released to the care of animal rescue groups that, after socializing them, hope to adopt them out as family pets. From ohmidog! and Elmsford, N.Y.,

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PETA Suing Utah County

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They're trying to get documentation regarding the 100 dogs and cats sold to the University of Utah for medical experiments. Tags: animal research.

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Oregon Man Charged with Letting Dog Freeze to Death

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Tags: animal cruelty. I can't even comment on this, the anger is too intense. Happy New Year {insert sarcasm here!).