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World Turtle Day Spotlights Endangered and Threatened Reptiles
By Lisa Granshaw, May 23, 2013May 23 is World Turtle Day, an annual event created to celebrate and increase awareness of turtle species around the world. “Turtles are not as popular as cats and dogs, so interest,… Full Article ›
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11 Celebrities Who Speak for Animals
By Margaret Bristol, Apr 26, 2013With all the glitz and glamour that comes out of Tinseltown (not to mention the endless tabloid fodder), it's not always obvious that many celebrities are animal lovers, too. In fact, some… Full Article ›
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Everything Rosie: How a Pup Rescued From a Backyard Breeder Is Inspiring Change
By Lisa Granshaw, Mar 4, 2013Imagine spending the first two years of your life in a house with 40 other dogs, hiding under a piece of furniture to avoid being trampled and never going outside to play in the sun. These horrible… Full Article ›
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It’s the Year of the Snake — But Are Reptiles Suitable Pets?
By Crystal Miller-Spiegel, Feb 25, 2013This is the Chinese Year of the Snake, and for many in China, a snake in your house is considered to be a sign of good luck. But how lucky is it for snakes and other reptiles to join… Full Article ›
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A Pig Is Not a Can of Soup
By Dr. Bernie Rollin, Jan 28, 2013In my previous column, I discussed the change from husbandry-based animal agriculture, which stresses the proper care of animals as a way of life for farmers, to modern industrial agriculture,… Full Article ›
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Why Veterinarians Are More at Risk for Foster Parent Fatigue
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Dec 4, 2012Each day of the week, I head to work at a hospital where I attend to dogs and cats in various states of wellness and distress — but only after I’ve ministered to a bevy of beasts sharing… Full Article ›
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What’s for Dinner? Let’s Take Animal Suffering Off the Menu
By Dr. Bernie Rollin, Jan 2, 2013Editor’s note: Dr. Bernard Rollin is the founder of veterinary ethics and is a world-renowned scholar in animal rights. He has testified before Congress and is a principal architect behind… Full Article ›
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School's In for the Humane Society's Online Humane Academy
By Nora Zelevansky, Sep 12, 2012For most teenagers, going back to school means returning to classes in writing and arithmetic. Thanks to The Humane Society of the United States, middle and high school students can now take free… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: The Many Faces of Feral Cat Caretakers
Jul 12, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. Full Article ›
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Why This Vet Thinks the Upcoming California Ban on Foie Gras Is a Good Thing
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jun 28, 2012At the end of this month, California will become the first state in the nation to enact a ban on that French staple, foie gras. Although no one is going to keep Californians from raising… Full Article ›
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This Veterinarian's Take on America's Purebred Lust Problem
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jun 19, 2012“What breed do you think she is?” Every veterinarian gets asked this question at least once a day. And it’s one that tends to elicit more of a bemused response than… Full Article ›
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Is There Really Such a Thing as Humane Animal Slaughter?
By Dr. Patty Khuly , Jun 12, 2012Aside from the occasional foray into spearfishing, I’ve only ever killed my own dinner a handful of times. Like the vast majority of you, I’m mostly content to purchase my butchered fare… Full Article ›