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Animal Research Booming in State of Victoria

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Unwanted farm dogs are another source. In 2007, 394 dogs died during procedures for canine and human research. Tags: australia animal experimentation animal research. Animals for research purposes are coming from municipal shelters, breeders and the greyhound trade. From the Herald Sun. The fate of many others remains unclear.

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On the Renewed Debate Over Horse Slaughter

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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.". This is about finding "affordable options for unwanted horses," the article says.

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Documentary Spotlights Plight of Mexican Dogs

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The hourlong film is an unflinching commentary on the overpopulation of stray dogs in Mexico, who even outnumber us humans in some regions. Tags: animal abuse mexico dogs. This sounds like it would be very difficult to watch. It's called "Companions to None (Companeros de Nadie)." You can watch the trailer at [link].

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Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act Passed House Judiciary

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According to a statement from the AQHA, “The majority of horses processed for slaughter in the United States [prior to slaughterhouse closures in this country] were no longer viable for their intended use, unmanageable or simply unwanted by their owners. Tags: horse animal cruelty legislation Slaughterhouse us. Lovely quote.

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Forget About Equal, How About Alive

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I thought: What if those were women, ears tagged, imprisoned in some metal contraption that made it easier for the man behind them to inseminate them. what if those were human babies? Tags: Activism Current Affairs. See the entire slide show, Happy Cows: Behind the Myth, here.). And the day-old calves. The photo is by J.

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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. The culprit for this surge in animal homelessness is a testimonial to these trying times: human homelessness.

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Guest post: Dog Adoption

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If you’re planning on adding a dog to your family, it’s possible you’ll find your new family member at the local animal shelter or humane society. There are so many unwanted dogs in the world. Tags: guest post. Dog Fence DIY will help with all the steps of the process. He’ll quickly settle in with you.