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Issue 2 Opponents Spar in Animal-Rights
Debate |
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Columbus Dispatch (Ohio) |
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By Alan Johnson |
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Leaders of the opposing campaigns on State Issue 2
slugged it out in a lively debate today, disagreeing on
the ultimate question of "animal rights" versus "people
rights." |
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Vt. Slaughterhouse Closed for Inhumane
Treatment |
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The Associated Press |
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By Dave Gram |
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(MONTPELIER, Vt.) - A Vermont slaughterhouse ordered
closed Friday after video showed calves kicked, shocked
and cut while conscious had its operating license
suspended three times earlier this year for similar
conduct. |
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University Targets Cats in H1N1 Fear :
Report |
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China Daily |
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A famous technology university in Beijing is alleged
to be ridding its campus of homeless cats because of
fears the animals will pass A(H1N1) to
students. |
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10 Years Later, Facebook Reunites Lost Dog and
Owner |
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KUSA-TV (Va.) |
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By Sara Gandy |
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(FREDRICKSBURG, Va.) - Gary Rowley last saw his dog,
Brindle, a few days before Super Bowl Sunday of 1999.
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Inmates, Pets Help Each Other at Ore. Shelter
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KGW-TV (Ore.) |
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By Lori Tobias (A.P.) |
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By day, Duane Parton III is known as the dog
whisperer; and his cohort James Erdman, the cat
whisperer. Both earned those designations for their
winning ways with the critters at the Lincoln County
Animal Shelter. By night, however they're known simply
as inmates for crimes that landed them in the local
slammer. |
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A Marvellous Hummingbird Display
(VIDEO) |
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BBC News (U.K.) |
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The amazing mating display of the marvellous
spatuletail hummingbird has been filmed in full for the
first time. |
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| AVMA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS |
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USDA: H1N1 Found in Commercial Ind.
Swine |
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WRTV (Ind.) |
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". ... This particular virus, it runs its course in
the pig, and once they've recovered, they're safe to
consume," said state veterinarian Dr. Bret Marsh. "Animals
that are presented for slaughter have inspections as a
live animal, and during the slaughter process.
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Confiscated Parrots Have Enough Food for a
Year |
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Providence Journal (R.I.) |
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By John Hill |
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. ... State Veterinarian Scott Marshall said Regan
will get a hearing in about two weeks, adding the birds
will probably remain at the animal shelter at least
until then. Marshall said the birds could be returned to
Regan or disbursed to someone else, depending on the
outcome of that proceeding. ... |
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Tax Deductions for Your
Pet? |
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CBS12.com (Fla.) |
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By Ashley Glass |
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. ... Local Veterinarian Jodi Ehrlich also fully
supports the proposal, but believes deductions related
to pet car should stick to medical costs. She says, "We
don't get deductions for ourselves for food. I think it
should stay medical. ..." |
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Georgia Aquarium Beluga Whale
Dies |
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CNN |
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". ... As we work with and care for the many animals
at the Georgia Aquarium, we become attached
emotionally," said Dr.
Gregory D. Bossart, chief veterinary
officer at the aquarium. "The loss is not unlike that of
faithful dog or special horse that has been a part your
life for years. ..." |
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Humans, Pets May Pass MRSA to Each
Other |
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Courier News (Ill.) |
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By Jeanne Millsap |
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. ... Veterinarian Stephen Carter at the
Morris-Dwight-Pine Bluff Animal Hospitals said there are
many microorganisms that can be transferred between
humans and pets, and MRSA is one of them.
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Canine Flu Vaccine Available in
Orlando |
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WESH-TV (Fla.) |
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. ... Veterinarian Susan
Anderson of Affiliate Veterinary
Specialists in Maitland said canine influenza is
documented in 30 states, but seen mostly in five,
including Florida. ... |
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H3N8 Virus Attacks Dogs |
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KSBW-TV (Calif.) |
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". ... It's transferred just like any other
aerosolized virus. It's typically nose to mouth contact
noise [sic] to respiratory contact," said Dr. Bill Sullenberger,
with the East Lake Animal Clinic.
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Heavy Rain, Warm Temps Mean Fleas on
Pets |
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WSB-TV (Ga.) |
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By David Chandley |
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". ... Our Frontline sales are up 16 percent compared
to summer," said veterinarian Lee Hopper of Killian Hill
Animal Hospital in Lilburn. "Wet and warm weather
provides a great environment for the flea cycle. Usually
this time of year we see a decrease in the number of
skin problems, not so this year.
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Cat Found Tortured in
Pinecrest |
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CBS4.com (Fla.) |
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South Florida animals are coming under attack once
again. Just four months ago, a serial cat killer
terrorized Palmetto and Cutler Bay. Now, a cat in
Pinecrest was found with wounds that left Veterinarian
Edwin Derks
saying the cat was one of the most shocking patients
he's had in his 40-year career. |
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Alternative Treatments May Help Pets Fight
Cancer |
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KCAL-TV (Calif.) |
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By Christina McLarty |
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. ... Henry is 15 -- he's been diagnosed with nasal
cancer. After visiting a vet, who used conventional
medicines, Henry was referred to Dr. Richard Palmquist. ...
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Should You Adopt a Hard-Luck
Cat? |
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MSN Health and Fitness |
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By Dr. Marty Becker and Gina
Spadafori |
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. ... Veterinarian Dr.
Patty Khuly, a pet-care columnist for
The Miami Herald, has adopted more than a few sick
animals herself. She says it's essential when choosing
any pet to have open eyes and a sense of what's
involved—emotionally, practically, and financially. ...
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