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The Blue House Dog

4 The Love Of Animals

A New York Times story that ran in 2001 about a homeless dog wandering around a suburban part of New York City, struck a chord with me. The boy was wounded by his loss, just as the homeless dog was wounded when his owner died. Today we have a lovely guest post from author Deborah Blumenthal.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

if they see a mistreated dog, and shudder to see a wounded deer in the road. The federal government needs to recommit itself to putting boots on the ground in America and elsewhere to inspect and protect our food supply. The live feed can be monitored by any and all who are willing to watch. I think most would, enthusiastically.