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University of Utah Cited by Dept. of Agriculture

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They received citations for animal welfare infractions, although apparently few of these infractions overlap with PETA claims from an undercover investigation. The Salt Lake Tribune claims the infractions are only minor (interesting how different publications will provide different spins). You decide. From the Deseret News.

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FiXiT Aims to Facilitate 25 Spay Neuters This Week

4 The Love Of Animals

Every year 3-4 million dogs and cats die in animal shelters in the United States because there aren’t enough homes for them. Sponsors Are Able to Contribute As Little as $10 to Help an Animal Get Spayed/Neutered.

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USDA Issues Warning Letter to Oregon National Primate Research Center

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In December, the United States Department of Agriculture issued a warning letter to the primate center for violations of the Animal Welfare Act, which regulates treatment of many commercial animals from pet kittens to laboratory guinea pigs.

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King of Kings

10,000 Birds

Eastern Kingbirds breed across the eastern United States and much of southern Canada. One bird will be flycatching, one preening, one trying to find the perfect perch, one taking a big bug apart, one down in the grass chasing after prey and having only two eyes you are at a distinct disadvantage.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

4 The Love Of Animals

If you’re not willing to go through the trials of house-training a young puppy or kitten, opting for an older shelter animal is an easy option. Contact The Humane Society of the United States to locate a nearby rescue group. Incredible Bulk.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

In the 10 years that the law has been in place, it has been used only to stop people from selling videos of dogs tearing one another apart in organized dogfighting, the underlying crime now treated as a felony offense in every state. Wayne Pacelle President and Chief Executive Humane Society of the United States Washington, Sept.

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Seeing Eye Kitten (and her blind sister)

4 The Love Of Animals

Last month my husband and I were in the Bahamas on holiday when we spotted 2 tiny wild kittens. They assured us that if we could catch the kittens, they would provide medical treatment, and either find a new home or keep them in their new cattery. My husband and I spent the whole day catching the kittens.

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