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If your cat or dog is having a litter, is it ok to keep most or a considerable part of the puppies if you have the conditions, or is there risk of inbreeding in the future?

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I tried to search the internet for that and for people who raise pets in farms, ranchs, etc, could never find a good answer about how it goes if you keep your pet's entire group of children together with the parent(s) and don't give them away.

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Unexpected Farm Animal Deal in Ohio

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To me, it's another example of the Humane Society's growing savvy and clout in the US. Animal welfare groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have agreed to abandon a fall ballot issue against animal cruelty as part of a deal with state farm groups brokered by Gov. From the Associated Press.

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Farm Animal Welfare Fight Heats Up in Ohio

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The Humane Society and other groups oppose it as a power grab by big agriculture to prevent another Proposition 2 (the initiative passed last year in California to improve standards for farm animal care.) Would such a bill lead to jurisdiction over puppy mill breeders as well? There may also be unintended consequences.

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Dogtown Episode 2

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This episode featured three young dogs: Johnny, the golden retriever that was considered too dumb to train; "Baxt" (I think) a puppy with a neurological problem; and Tuffy, the dog attacked and left for dead by other dogs. There are numerous fact sheets about animal hoarding available from animal groups.

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The Dog Who Healed a Family

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It was so fun to read about the adventures of a rescued fawn who was “adopted&# by a group of very special people. Of course reading about the “puppy express&# (based on the Pony Express), was a great testimonial to just how many kind hearted people there are in the world.

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The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind

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No one in the room–neither dog nor human–can tell which cup hides the biscuit. See TIME’s photo essay “ Puppies Behind Bars “ Henry the schnoodle just did a remarkable thing. “Humans are unique. Hare could run a very profitable shell game. See a video on how dogs think like us. Evolving Gifts.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

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Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. In many ways, human emotions are the gifts of our animal ancestors. Nonetheless, they adjusted their behavior to allow Babyl to remain with the group. Grief in magpies and red foxes: Saying goodbye to a friend.

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