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May 17, 2013
Feline Vaccine-Associated Sarcoma
Though they've saved many cats' lives, vaccinations carry risks. One of the most serious is fibrosarcoma, a type of cancer that appears at the injection site and spreads rapidly.
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May 16, 2013
Avitrol® Bird Poison Not the Solution to Nuisance Bird Populations
Avitrol is marketed as a repellent, but it is highly toxic to most birds, mammals, and other animals.
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May 16, 2013
Meet Megan, a Chimpanzee Used in Research
Megan lived in the world's largest chimpanzee laboratory.
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May 15, 2013
Teach Your Kitten How to Play Nice
A kitten’s life is all about play, and play is all about prey.
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May 15, 2013
Menu Foods' Tainted Pet Food Spurs Congressional and FDA Reforms
Congress required the FDA to use stricter safeguards for pet food after thousands of cats and dogs died from melamine-tainted pet food sold by Menu Foods.
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May 15, 2013
How to Avoid a Dog Bite
A dog's bark may be worse than his bite, but most of us would rather not find out one way or the other. Here's how to avoid getting bit.
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May 14, 2013
Sweet Potato-Tomato-Chipotle Soup
This recipe for sweet potato-tomato-chipotle soup is sweet, spicy, and full of goodness.
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May 10, 2013
Why You Should Spay/Neuter Your Pet
Spaying or neutering your pet is an important decision for pet owners. As animal lovers who value our pets, it is important to understand the impact of this decision.
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May 10, 2013
Greek Bean Salad
Pinto beans replace the feta cheese in this slimming recipe for Greek Bean Salad.
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May 10, 2013
Eating Mercifully: Christian Perspectives on Factory Farming
Order the Eating Mercifully documentary and download the study guides
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May 8, 2013
Removing Pet Stains and Odors
Here are the steps you'll need to take to clean pet stains and odors in your house.
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May 7, 2013
Four Reasons Not to Feed Wild Animals (Plus Four Ways to Help Them)
We know they're cute and they might seem hungry, but feeding wild animals—whether in your own backyard, a local park, or while on vacation—just isn't a good idea. With the exception of feeding backyard birds, giving food to wildlife causes problems for animals and people.
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May 7, 2013
Anatomy of a Puppy Mill Raid, Page 2
There are approximately 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S. Shutting down each one is a struggle all its own.
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May 7, 2013
Anatomy of a Puppy Mill Raid, Page 4
There are approximately 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S. Shutting down each one is a struggle all its own.
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May 6, 2013
Housetraining Your Dog or Puppy
Housetraining your dog or puppy requires far more than a few stacks of old newspapers—it calls for vigilance, patience, plenty of commitment and above all, consistency.
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May 6, 2013
This Mother's Day, Give Wild Moms a Hand
Just like our own moms, wildlife moms will do almost anything necessary to protect their young and help them flourish. The birds, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, turtles, frogs, toads, and other wildlife living in backyards face all the usual predators and challenges.
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May 6, 2013
What to Do About Opossums
Opossums get a bum rap: Most problems people think have with opossums are really caused by other animals. But we can help you solve those, too.
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May 6, 2013
Bill to Improve Living Conditions for Millions of Egg-Laying Hens
Proposed federal legislation, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, would increase living space for laying hens and improve their overall living conditions. Please urge your Senator to vote for this bill.
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May 6, 2013
Anatomy of a Puppy Mill Raid, Page 3
There are approximately 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S. Shutting down each one is a struggle all its own.
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May 3, 2013
Common Questions about Animal Shelters
Here are the answers to some common questions about animal shelters.
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May 3, 2013
In the Market for a Puppy?
The first step on the road to pet ownership is to ask yourself some tough questions: Why do you want a puppy? Can you afford one? Are you prepared to take care of a dog every day for his entire life?
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May 2, 2013
Volunteer at Cape Wildlife Center
Interested in caring for animals, or in helping animals in other ways? Volunteer at the Cape Wildlife Center.
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May 1, 2013
AKC’s Most Popular Breeds Found in Puppy Mills
The American Kennel Club released the 10 most popular dog breeds for 2012, and The HSUS has found these very breeds in inhumane puppy mills across the country.
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May 1, 2013
Losing The Taste for Shark Fins
We're fighting the cruel practice of shark finning, in which sharks have their fins hacked off, often while they're still alive, and are thrown back overboard to die slowly—all to satisfy the demand for shark fin soup, an east Asian dish served around the world.
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April 30, 2013
Lemony Couscous with Chickpeas
This recipe for couscous with chickpeas is packed with bright flavors, not to mention protein.
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