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The Simple Economics of Pet Overpopulation

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It seems to me that the root of the problem in pet overpopulation can be expressed simply in economic terms. The supply of pets is way, way greater than the demand for them. What we need to do is reach an equilibrium where the supply for pets equals the demand. Many people don't want animals.they want toys.

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National Dog Bite Prevention Week

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While letter carriers are discouraged from petting animals, people who choose to pet dogs should always let a dog see and sniff them before petting the animal. Spay or neuter your dog. Tags: events news pet care. Don’t approach a strange dog, especially one that’s tethered or confined.

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Financial Resources for Cat Care

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Thanks to Alley Cat Allies , one of my favorite groups, for posting this web page with financial resources for people struggling to care for pets or feral cat colonies. Tags: spay/neuter cats animal rescue feral cats. These guys are just awesome.

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1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

Washington, DC) Animal World USA is pleased to announce exciting news about the 1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals, which will kick off Saturday, May 30th and run through Sunday, June 7th, 2009. Just in time for the start of summer, it’s the First Annual Week for the Animals in Washington DC! Myers military and so much more!

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Quantico Has No Compassion for Feral Cats

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Frizzell has encountered those who trap feral cats with the intent of spaying or neutering them, vaccinating them and then releasing them back into the wild. Tags: spay and neuter quantico military feral cats. It is their belief, he said, that rendering most of the feral cats sexually inactive will humanely decrease their numbers.

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“New York’s Kindest” includes Rock & Rawhide!

4 The Love Of Animals

All AC&C adoptions include vaccinations, a microchip, spay or neuter, one month of free pet health insurance and a free office visit at a participating veterinarian.

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When Is a Dog Unadoptable?

Critter News

One day while I was volunteering I met a little pit bull puppy who was recovering from a spaying. I believe that a feral may never be a lap cat and they may never even let you pet them. I rejoined my local animal shelter's volunteer program a few months ago (long story as to why I quit in the first place). To me, that means a lot.

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