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NOVEMBER

20

2009

Eating Animals

Author Jonathan Safran Foer Researches What Meat Is

Author Jonathan Safran Foer researches the meat we eat and how the animals are treated before ending up on our tables. Read story.

NOVEMBER

13

2009

Microchipping

Your Pet’s Ticket Home

If your pet goes missing, microchip identification is your best bet for getting him back. Read story.

NOVEMBER

6

2009

Declawing—Manicure or Mutilation?

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Cities Throughout California Vote to Ban Declawing

Many cities in California have banned declawing cats. Read story.

OCTOBER

30

2009

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

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How You Can Help Your Area Shelters

There are many ways you can help your area animal shelters. Read story.

OCTOBER

22

2009

Halloween Q&A with ASPCA Experts

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What You Know Will Keep Your Pets Safe

What you know about Halloween’s possible dangers will keep your pets safe. Read story.

OCTOBER

16

2009

Marymount’s Meow

Kitty Cat Becomes School’s Mascot

Rex, an orange tabby cat, spends his days visiting the school children. Read story.

OCTOBER

9

2009

Chickens in the City

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Raising Hens as Pets

Hens make great pets and give you fresh eggs. Read story.

OCTOBER

2

2009

Doggies Need Homes

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October Is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

25

2009

Team Mascots

Use Costumed Humans Not Live Animals at University Games

When costumed humans can pump up the crowd, there’s no need to parade around a live mascot. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

18

2009

Separation Anxiety

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Helping Your Dog Cope When You Leave Him Alone

Tips on how to help your dog cope when you have to leave him alone. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

11

2009

Feral Cats

The Ongoing Debate About Wild Kitties' Impact on the Environment

The impact of feral cats on the environment is an ongoing debate. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

4

2009

Natural Dog Training

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Making You the Most Attractive Object in Your Dog’s Universe

New approaches strives to make the you most attractive object in your dog’s emotional universe. Read story.

AUGUST

28

2009

HAPPY Act Could Save Money for Pet Owners

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Congressional Act Would Allow Tax Deduction for Pet Care Expenses

Congressional act would allow tax deduction for pet care expenses. Read story.

AUGUST

21

2009

Felines on Film

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Cat Videos Have Become a Pop Culture Craze

Cat videos have become a pop culture craze. Read story.

AUGUST

14

2009

Don’t Wear Fur

The Young Adult Book Mink Shows the Dark Side of Life on a Fur Farm

The book Mink reveals the dark side of life on a fur farm. Read story.

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