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Rip Van Winkle’s Crow Killing Contest

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These people are overwhelmingly undereducated (and I don’t mean formal education) males, although occasionally you’ll find a comparable female going along for the ride (think Sarah Palin – no relation to Palenville, although for this particular event the nearly identical name is both handy and appropriate).

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Tribute to War Heroes…at Both Ends of the Leash

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Not only did the event celebrate veterans, but also the heroic dogs who serve our country with them! “We We all know about the bravery and sacrifices of our great men and women in uniform,” said Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Association. We’re here to honor them, and the dogs who serve beside them.

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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs

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FSD’s custom trained service dogs assist their partners in day-to-day activities providing their human companions with a greater degree of independence. The DDF works with national organizations to help promote and facilitate the role dogs play in human health, development and service. The DDF is separate from Dublin Dog Co.,

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Falakhe’s Story

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There are a lot of reasons why Painted Wolves are struggling, and many of them are human caused. We tried to sight and count the pack twice every day so that if any of the dogs got snared we’d know quickly and could get a vet in to dart them, free them and clean up the wound. Those collars save lives. Sponsor one here.

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India’s Raptor Rescuers

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The sharp strings are a menace to passing birds – especially kites and other raptors – who cannot see them and sometimes suffer grievous, if not fatal, wounds. When Nadeem and Mohammed first began in 2003, few veterinarians would suture the wounds of birds, saying they were too small.