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On Project Treadstone and Welfare, OED-Style

Animal Person

Abundance (of meat, drink). The maintenance of members of a group or community in a state of (esp. 2/1 in Holinshed, Those that are giuen much vnto wine and such welfare. b. c1380 WYCLIF Wks. 1880) 61 ei.han lordschipis, rentis, gaie houses & costy, & welfare of mete & drynk. a1395 HYLTON Scala Perf.

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What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Ackerman understands how to set a scene, fill it with charismatic real-life characters, and top it off with magic–the hoot of a distant Great Gray Owl, a Burrowing Owl evading capture, an old barn sheltering young Barn Owls, a tree full of Long-eared Owls in the middle of a small town in northern Serbia.

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From the Animal Rights Action Network re: Greyhounds

Animal Person

Every day myself and other 'friends' went out of our way to terrify the poor helpless dog that used to live in this filthy run down shed for shelter. ARAN works with volunteers, activists, members of the public and other animal protection groups. He would not return for many hours. I wonder how well that works.

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Pet-Related Charities Receive Early Holiday Present

4 The Love Of Animals

What an amazing early holiday present for the pups and kitties at these shelters! Perhaps this is because they believe in the power of giving to others; nine in 10 adults across demographic groups agree with this sentiment (92 percent) overall. Adopt A Pet: $43,800. Operation Baghdad: $32,400. AAHA Helping Pets Fund: $12,800.

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Adopt A Turkey!

4 The Love Of Animals

Funny lady Ellen DeGeneres and rescue group Farm Sanctuary both want you to Adopt-A-Turkey this Thanksgiving! Sadly, the meat industry subjects turkeys to intolerable cruelty and treats them like inanimate objects with no feelings or personalities. More than 46 million for Thanksgiving alone.

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