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Animal Research Booming in State of Victoria

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Animals for research purposes are coming from municipal shelters, breeders and the greyhound trade. None of the animal shelters contacted by the Herald Sun have come across ex-research dogs in need of a home. RSPCA state president Dr Hugh Wirth slammed municipal pounds for being involved in the research trade.

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Nothing Funny About Cat Cruelty

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That is one of the reasons why animal shelters are constantly on the look out for people to volunteer to offer a new home to these animals. You can contact your local police or an animal charity like the RSPCA who can investigate the claims and perhaps seize the animal if necessary. Advice For Settling A Rescue Cat Into A New Family.

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Make sure you look after your pet with insurance

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According to the RSPCA, in 2008 there was a 57% increase in the number of animals abandoned by their owners in the UK. A similar problem is also occurring in the United States, where the Humane society of the United states claims that up to 8 million animals enter animal shelters each year, showing that this is an international problem.

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