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Beagles Rescued from Bankrupt Lab

Critter News

One hundred and twenty beagles who faced lifetimes being used in medical research experiments have been freed — just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. Best Friends Animal Society headquartered in Kanab, Utah, and Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary, based in Middletown, N.Y., and Elmsford, N.Y., and Elmsford, N.Y.,

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Lizards of New York City

10,000 Birds

Italian Wall Lizard at the Queens Botanical Garden (click for a bigger version) The Italian Wall Lizard , also known as the Ruin Lizard was introduced to Nassau County, New York City’s eastern neighbor, in 1967, most likely from an accidental pet escape, and made its way west into Queens relatively rapidly.

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Paws UP for Union Township Animal Shelter

4 The Love Of Animals

Research has shown that if noise and stress are reduced, adoptions go up! When pets have lower stress levels, their personality can shine through the cage which increases their chances of being adopted sooner, which in turn, provides space for another homeless pet to be rescued,” said Sean-Patrick M.

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