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Shelter Strays Used as Lab Animals

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I thought it was an urban myth that animal shelters would actually turn over unwanted animals to laboratories for research, but apparently not. Montcalm County has taken a step towards ending its relationship with an animal research facility. In return, the company can use some of the unwanted dogs for animal research.

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Reiki for Animals by Tim Link

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is an author, speaker, radio show host, animal communicator and Reiki energy healer for animals. He is also the past President of the Humane Society of Forsyth County (Georgia), a no-kill animal rescue shelter. Reiki for Animals by Tim Link originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 3, 2010.

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Star-Powered Auction for Animals!

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Since 2003, Precious Paws has been rescuing unwanted companion cats and dogs in Southern California from both the streets and local shelters. Star-Powered Auction for Animals! originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 5, 2009. Tags: events celebrities helping animals fundraiser. About Precious Paws.

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Utah Ends Forced Pound Seizures

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Now animal shelters have the right to refuse to release animals to the University of Utah for animal research. Davis County Animal Shelter, a key supplier to the University of Utah, has already ceased this practice. Tags: animal research utah university of utah legislation PETA.

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Stamps to the Rescue

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Adopt a shelter pet stamps from the postal service were just revealed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show! We love Ellen, not only is she funny and positive, but she has a big heart for animals (especially the ones needing rescue)! The 44-cent stamps feature photos of five cats and five dogs who were all adopted from shelters.

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Guest Post: Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People

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While many animal shelters already struggle on a day-to-day basis to care for the millions of unwanted animals that are dropped at their door, the numbers have grown to an almost unmanageable degree over the last few years. So what does this mean for animal shelters that are already overflowing?

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Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets

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WHAT : The Joplin Humane Society and the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) are hosting a major adoption event on June 25 and 26 for nearly 600 animals who need permanent homes after being displaced by the May 22 tornado that tore through Joplin. WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, June 25 – 26; 10 a.m. –

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