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McKee Project Expands Work into Guatemala and Other Latin American Countries

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At the end of 2007, the World Society for the Protection of Animals selected the McKee Project to work on spay/neuter programs in Guatemala. Tags: spay and neuter latin america. Although they are best known for their work in Costa Rica, they also work in Mexico and Panama.

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False Pregnancies In Dogs

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She may become territorial and protective of these “puppies”, which can actually cause problems for some households. If you have no intention of breeding your dog, the best and most responsible thing to do is have her spayed. Having a dog spayed may also prevent any secondary illness and diseases in the future as well.

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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

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It may feel threatened, and animals that feel threatened instinctually protect themselves. For example, the petting a dog’s tail; an abuser may have done something violent to the dog’s tail, and the dog may try to protect itself when you touch it there. That same action may have been an aggressive act by their former abuser.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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Nonprofit pet protection groups would manage the program and be responsible for ensuring that cat caretakers take the required steps. … someone who is feeding feral cats would trap them, get them neutered or spayed, and possibly vaccinated against rabies and other diseases, and return them to the outdoors.

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National Dog Bite Prevention Week

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Your dog’s instinct is to protect the family. Spay or neuter your dog. When a carrier comes to your home, keep your dog inside, away from the door in another room. Don’t let your child take mail from the carrier in the presence of your dog. Neutered dogs are less likely to bite.

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Dog Park Dangers

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You never know what your pooch may encounter while sniffing around the edges of the park and he needs to be protected in case he comes across a wild animal (like a squirrel) or simply an unhealthy dog. Your dog also needs to be spayed or neutered. There is nothing worse than an accidental pregnancy taking place at a dog park.

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National Justice for Animals Week

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ALDF was founded in 1979 with the unique mission of protecting the lives and advancing interests of animals through the legal system. ALDF is honoring Adam and all those who came to his rescue with a special video profile that will be available on www.aldf.org.

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