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Unsung Heroes awards acknowledge veterinary staff members’ contributions

AVMA News

That’s why the AVMA and Western Veterinary Partners have joined to launch the Unsung Heroes awards program, which acknowledges five staff members—including veterinary technicians, customer service representatives, and kennel workers—from Colorado for their dedication and hard work in keeping veterinary practices operating.

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Huge Dog Seizure at Quebec Kennel

Critter News

More than 500 dogs were removed from the Paws 'R' Us kennel in Clarendon Township, Que., The dogs will remain there until a custody hearing determines whether they will be returned to the owner of the kennel or placed under the care of the province.

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Quebec to Review Puppy Mill Laws

Critter News

Exerpted from CTV News. The dogs were confiscated from Paws "R" Us Kennel in Clarendon Township, about 90 minutes northwest of Ottawa. The dogs were confiscated from Paws "R" Us Kennel in Clarendon Township, about 90 minutes northwest of Ottawa. It's unbelievable that the maximum penalty would be $1,200 if convicted.

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Portuguese City Tries to End Killing of Strays

Critter News

From the Portugal News Online. Under Portuguese legislation, stray and unwanted animals that are kept in municipal kennels, even healthy ones, can be put down after eight days if unclaimed. Generally, those that have been there for a longer period are destroyed as the kennels reach maximum capacity, to accommodate new arrivals.

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Economic Troubles in Portugal Lead to More Abandoned Animals

Critter News

From the Portugal News Online.sad stuff. Adding to the problem is the fact that Lisbon's municipal kennel is not collecting stray animals and is currently closed for refurbishment work but has no date for reopening, Lisbon's urban environment councillor, José Sá Fernandes told Expresso newspaper this week.

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Shelby at the Shelter

4 The Love Of Animals

Now, I’m not normally the type to routinely pick up a newspaper and open to the local news section. I remember seeing her shaking as I slowly knelt at her kennel. Shelby slowly started to get comfortable with me in her kennel, and would make the occasional movement toward me. I was heartbroken.

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Grey2K Video Exposes Cruelty at Tucson Greyhound Park

Critter News

Here is the link to the video showing kennel conditions. Grey2K is a greyhound advocacy group. They had professional investigators there last summer.