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Some Germans have a bird – A short birding trip through the German language

10,000 Birds

“Rabeneltern” – raven parents Raven parents, raven mothers, raven fathers – shame on you all, for you are neglecting your children. But no, there is another reason for this surprisingly creative way of describing the gruesome killing of a creature: the characteristics of hunting in Germany.

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On the Renewed Debate Over Horse Slaughter

Animal Person

As the economy continues to falter, law enforcement officers in Kentucky and throughout the country are seeing major increases in the number of unwanted and neglected horses, some abandoned on public land, others left to starve by their owners.". And it’s much more humane than leaving them there to starve to death.”.

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Is Shelter Appreciation Week a Sham?

Critter News

HSUS’ latest public relations gimmick is part of a larger attempt by the very animal control officers responsible for this neglect and abuse to reform their image from one of “dog catcher” to “humane law enforcement.” Nathan Winograd is an advocate for no-kill shelters (and is the author of several books on the subject).

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Better Living Through Birding: Notes From a Black Man in the Natural World–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

It was the same day George Floyd was killed. I read this chapter, “In a Happy Place,” while I myself was birding during migration and totally identified with his description of neglecting everything–laundry, friends, exercise, and for me a book review–because… birds. I remember that day.

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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

4 The Love Of Animals

Michael Vick, whose unearthed gambling operation was found to not only force dogs to fight, but also kill under-performing dogs in twisted ways, is only one story in a mass of untold stories. However, any breed of dog that has been abused, neglected, or homeless may be aggressive to humans or other dogs.

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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Public Registries

4 The Love Of Animals

This could include violence (torture, mutilation, intentional killings, etc.), sexual abuse, and animal fighting as well as neglect (such as hoarding). Two months later, he killed another neighbor’s Welsh Corgi with an ax. Time and again, she has been caught housing dozens of sick, neglected animals in squalid conditions.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

But perhaps their human passed away, or maybe they fell on hard times and just couldn’t afford pet care any longer. Sure, there are some shelter pets who sadly have never felt love, or the affection of a human before. Some were abused or neglected. But all of them still have hope, they wag their tails, they purr.

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