Dogs and Dames

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When you see a cute litter of puppies or a box full of kittens, the desire to keep a couple of dozen of the little critters around is almost overwhelming. Most of us recognize, [...]

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Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of animals?
The ASPCA is searching for public and private shelter leaders and volunteers to take their town to the next level by vastly increasing pet adoptions in [...]

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Oregon Humane Society/Doggie Dash

Welcome to one of Paw Nation’s newest columns, Local Lowdown, where we give you ideas for hanging with your hound (and kitty!) in your home city. We’ll tell you about interesting local events, important [...]

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Forced to decide whether their country of Switzerland should create a national system to provide state-funded lawyers to represent animals in court, the Swiss people voted, and the outcome was a resounding no. “The measure was rejected by around 70 percent of voters,” reports BBC News.
Currently, Zurich is [...]

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My daughter has been working at the Humane Society for a few months now. She absolutely loves animals and has already convinced me to let her adopt a cat. But what she really wants is a dog…a big dog.
My wife isn’t too thrilled about the prospect of getting a dog. [...]

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Here’s one for you: Is it tacky to offer veterinary services to benefit a school fundraiser?
Example: My son’s junior high is hosting an auction to help raise funds for the German International Program (under whose auspices he studies). Which explains why a personal email landed in my inbox, asking whether I [...]