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Data, safety regulations lacking when it comes to pets and vehicles

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Owners often travel with their pets, whether for vacation or even a trip to the veterinarian. However, no data exists on how many pets have been injured or killed in car accidents. Around 45% of U.S. households own dogs and 26% of households own cats out of the total U.S.

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American Pets Alive! Creating a No Kill Nation

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Can you imagine America becoming a No Kill Nation? American Pets Alive! is dedicated to making America No-Kill by hosting a yearly National Conference that shares Austin Pets Alive!’s ’s innovative No-Kill programs to … Continue reading → The post American Pets Alive!

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I am terrified of mice, but I feel horrible for killing them.

Reddit Animals

My uncle told me there was a big mouse and it was really fast so they had to kill it by throwing brick at it. They have to live in a world where us humongous giants kill them over finding something to eat? They have to live in a world where us humongous giants kill them over finding something to eat?"

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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

Reddit Animals

FWC officers arrived at a reptile facility and forcefully killed 29 reticulated pythons, 5 Burmese pythons, and 1 pregnant Boa constrictor. The FWC then proceeded to kill the total 34 pythons using a bolt gun. After killing Coffee's pythons, the FWC then committed another criminal act.

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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

10,000 Birds

Thus the decision was made to kill 3,600 Barreds, and it’s hard to fault the inescapable logic of doing so, as one Audubon Society director expressed it: On the one hand, killing thousands of owls is completely unacceptable. Other animal control issues that involve mass killing make for easier decisions, according to Peter P.

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Can bears be tame?

Reddit Animals

Can't the bear go crazy randomly and kill the guy? I have seen a guy with a polare bear as a pet submitted by /u/empty69420 [link] [comments] I have seen a guy with a bear on instagram reels cuddling together and feeding him and etc and the bear seems pretty child.

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Pet Safety During Home Improvements

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Simple tips to keep pets happy and safe while you work. Infants and pets can present an interesting challenge when you want to get some repairs or remodeling done around the house and the dangers aren’t always obvious. Get your pet to safety before starting work. Get your pet to safety before starting work.

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