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Healthy pets see their vets! #GetHealthyHappy

4 The Love Of Animals

According to Dr. Ashley Gallagher, of Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C., This is an ongoing problem that she has had since she was a puppy, but that was luckily caught early on during her regular check ups. Sure a visit to the vet can be a bit stressful sometimes, but it’s so worthwhile!

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From Yesterday's New York Times

Animal Ethics

The bill contains sweeping new penalties against animal fighting, included after the Michael Vick case revealed the pervasiveness of this crime. The bill also bans the importation of puppies from foreign puppy mills, and increases penalties for violations of the Animal Welfare Act from $2,500 to $10,000.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic catechism affirm that compassion for animals is a matter of human dignity. The Episcopal Church embraces a resolution that specifically addresses puppy mills and factory farms. The Catholic Church is not alone among major religions on this issue.