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Animal Research Grants a Waste of Taxpayer Money

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President Obama promised to eliminate wasteful government spending; funding for animal research is one area that is overdue for reform. Each year, millions of cats, dogs, non-human primates and other animals suffer and die in research laboratories. Please do not advertise to sell your pets. Gundl Bhutani Sarasota.

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Books for Animal Lovers; May Edition

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It’s a very interesting read, and anyone who has had a love of dogs, or any other animal for that matter, will enjoy this book. The author, Jeffery Masson, draws on recent scientific research, and of course his own personal experiences through his bond with his beloved dog Benjy to find out why, we have such close bonds with dogs.

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Aniweb Roundup 9/26/10

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Pet Care has a super fun contest going on right now called How Far Would You Go For Your Pet ? Pet owners are encouraged to get creative and post videos, photos or short descriptions that illustrate how far they have – and will – go for their beloved pets. Posts much include pets and their owners. Do cats grieve ?

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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

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This was illegal, because according to FWC regulations, if you already own a pet that has been deemed invasive or illegal, you are allowed to keep it until its natural death, and it will not be confiscated or euthanized. Reptiles that are not treated ethically simply do not make good pets.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

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Choosing the right pet for your child is key. Children can learn so many valuable lessons by caring for a pet. Having pets at a young age instills kids with a sense of confidence that they can take care of an animal and help it to live a thriving life. More importantly I find pets can be great therapy for kids.

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Paws UP for Union Township Animal Shelter

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Research has shown that if noise and stress are reduced, adoptions go up! Across the country, Rock & Rawhide (R&R) will produce a series of music, art and culinary events designed to bring together various communities to collectively make donations for animals at kill shelters. pounds with a value of $42,923.50…and

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Looking after your dog’s joints.

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Looking after your pets joints is vital and just like our own aches and pains our pet’s health is down to us to look after. Your pet relies heavily on you to keep a watchful eye on their health as aches and pains in their joints can be mistaken for fatigue. Keep A Close Eye On Your Pooch! Doggy Diet. Author Biography.

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