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Overcrowding a factor in San Diego shelter outbreak of Strep zoo

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zooepidemicus (also known as Strep zoo), which was complicated by infection with bacterial agents. Four dogs at the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) have been euthanized after being infected with Streptococcus equi subsp.

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Mykolaiv Zoo, local shelter care for animals amid Russian invasion

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I would like to be closer to animals

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Problem is, I have no qualifications whatsoever to have a job with animals, I am 18, I would like to volunteer in animal shelters but I do not have that much time and energy at the moment, plus I can't find any that are close to where I am. Pet sitting might be an option, I need to think about it more.

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Ligers in China

Critter News

A private zoo operator in Taiwan cross-bred lions and tigers, resulting in three "liger" cubs. One died and the other two were seized for sheltering at a research institution. Tags: zoos taiwan tigers lion endangered species. Both species are endangered and it is illegal to cross breed them. From Focus Taiwan.

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IFAW rescuers have mobilized to Japan

4 The Love Of Animals

The UN reports that more than 350,000 people are taking shelter in 2,300 evacuation centers in the affected areas. IFAW will also check in with the various groups associated with wildlife in zoos and rehabilitation centers to see if they need additional support with their animal care. will be channeled into Japan.

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1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

The week will bring underscore community spirit as people come together on behalf of the animals across the entire region of our nation’s capital.

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Come@Me: Don’t Mourn for Extinct Birds

10,000 Birds

Pink Pigeons were featured on episode four of the second season of The Zoo , the excellent television series about The Bronx Zoo,* and their story was disturbing. Meanwhile, on The Zoo, the keepers have been creating an environment for Thelma and Louise so they can nurture the hoped-for egg from The Stud and Serendipity.

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