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82-foot-long “Rescue Rig” on Way to Missouri

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Following the devastating tornado that ravaged Joplin, Missouri, American Humane Association has mobilized its famed Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ team to help the animal victims there. The Red Star team will also be assisting at the Emergency Animal Shelter.

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Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

WHERE : Emergency Animal Shelter located next to the Joplin Humane Society (140 E. To date, the ASPCA has provided emergency sheltering for approximately 1,300 animals. WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, June 25 – 26; 10 a.m. – Emperor Lane, Joplin, Mo. HOW: Potential adopters should bring with them one government-issued photo ID (i.e.

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The Importance of Nurturing Young Birders

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Shouldn’t I be much more worried about people in a catastrophe the size of the F5 that hit Joplin, Missouri? clothing and shelter. But this also struck me in other ways. Why am I so concerned about this small town? About 4 years ago, I met a kindergarten teacher in Armour, SD, about 10-12 air miles away from Delmont.

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Humane Society Exposes Petland Practices

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Documented USDA violations at some of Petland's breeders and suppliers included dirty, unkempt enclosures; inadequate shelter from the cold; dogs kept in too small cages; and inadequate veterinary care. The investigation revealed that some of Petland's brokers are also buying from puppy mills.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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It provides shelter for many songbirds and water-associated animals, including the river otter, turtles, beaver, American pelicans, ospreys, and migratory songbirds. Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is designated as an Important Birding Area for Missouri. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge : Expand upland game hunting.

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