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Economic Troubles in Portugal Lead to More Abandoned Animals

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From the Portugal News Online.sad stuff. Thousands of pets are being abandoned across Portugal, either being dumped at the gates of charitable associations or simply taken far from home and left behind, as owners struggle to make ends meet due to the continuing financial crisis.

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Shelby at the Shelter

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Even tougher though, was moving a bit further away and into an apartment complex that did not allow for me to own any pet other than a goldfish. 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. I was heartbroken.

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Vick Allegedly Put Family Pets in Ring to be Killed

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1 says Vick actually placed family pets in the ring against pit bulls owned by "Bad Newz Kennels" and watched as the animals ruthlessly attacked the domesticated dogs causing "major injuries." This is the allegation as reported on TMZ. In just released report, a person identified as confidential witness No.

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Ruff Ride

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We all know that the past year was a bit of a “ Ruff Ride “, what with all the economic bad news. Well, there is a fun new book to help you get some laughter therapy! Pets have been hit the hardest during these times of economic hardship. Death in mass is far too common of a solution during times like these.

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Rescue Spotlight: Baja Dogs La Paz

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When they opened the door I expected to see a concerned owner relieved to see his pet. He’s currently residing with a loving foster family but the good news is he has just been adopted to a family in Canada!! Unfortunately, the plate was loose now and he needed a second surgery to fix that. Sadly, that wasn’t the case. ? ?Chicharito

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