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Dogs Seized at Kennewick Puppy Mill

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The Humane Society of the United States assisted the Benton County Sheriff's Office today with the seizure of hundreds of dogs from a puppy mill here. Prosecutors are considering charges in connection with today's seizure against Ella Stewart, owner and operator of Sun Valley Kennel, who was recently charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty.

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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

Animal Person

Masson tells Benjy's story--and Benjy stories--while explaining his theory about the mutual domestication of dogs and humans. You may know that dog/human coevolution has been a popular topic in the past decade, and if so, this might help: Masson "takes E. The point is that, as Chapter 3 is titled, "Dogs Make Us Human."

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Dog Flu Facts

4 The Love Of Animals

H3N8 is the virus that causes flu in dogs, and while there are no known cases of a human catching the flu from their pet, it can be passed from dog to dog. Canine influenza is extremely contagious and while humans are not affected by this flu strain, they can unknowingly pass it from an infected dog to an unaffected dog.

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On Helping Individuals and Utilitarianism

Animal Person

Or paid for food for a year at a rescue kennel. And you wouldn't fund a program that was very expensive per unit (human or nonhuman animal) yet you often don't think about that when you're dealing with an individual. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. Or printed thousands of copies of vegan leaflets.

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

4 The Love Of Animals

Keep your pets tags on them at all times because you never know when disaster may hit. Most often pets are not allowed in these shelters due to reasons of human health safety. Contact animal shelters and kennels in your evacuation area. This will aid rescuers if you’ve become separated from your pet and it must be treated.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

Educate yourself on your destination locale’s pet entry regulations, licensing regulations, and laws by contacting the State Veterinarian or State Department of Agriculture and the City Clerk’s office, local humane organization, or area animal control facility. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

Educate yourself on your destination locale’s pet entry regulations, licensing regulations, and laws by contacting the State Veterinarian or State Department of Agriculture and the City Clerk’s office, local humane organization, or area animal control facility. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets.

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