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5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti

4 The Love Of Animals

Most organizations aiding pets in devastated areas are not-for-profit. These three groups are already operating mobile veterinary clinics and other services in Haiti, and planning to go to Chile when they’re allowed in: IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare). Adopt a displaced pet. Contribute to rescue efforts.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

Choosing the right pet for your child is key. Children can learn so many valuable lessons by caring for a pet. Having pets at a young age instills kids with a sense of confidence that they can take care of an animal and help it to live a thriving life. More importantly I find pets can be great therapy for kids.

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Ingrid Taylar: Bridging the Divide Between Cat and Bird Lovers

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It’s the bane of many rehabbers that they simply can’t get through to cat owners on this critical issue of free-roaming pets. The vet confirmed pain, injury and infection from her life on the streets, common afflictions for stray cats. Anecdotally speaking, my own revelation came when the harm to birds was personalized.

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