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Animal WelfareAug 6, 2015
How Media Coverage Unintentionally Encourages Animal Abuse
Caitlyn, the dog whose muzzle was taped shut, became an Internet sensation. Is that why there now seems to be a slew of copycat animal abusers?
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareJun 30, 2015
Enough Is Enough: Why "Free to a Good Home" Ads Must Die
Rehoming your pet with an online ad may seem harmless enough, but is it the safest route?
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareMay 11, 2015
How Good Pets End Up in Shelters
Shelter pets are scrutinized for the "defects" that landed them there. In reality, most of the animals are homeless through no fault of their own.
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareApr 21, 2015
10 Things Animal Shelter Staff Wish You Knew
From pet peeves to uncommon knowledge, the staff at animal shelters deal with misconceptions regularly.
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareMar 3, 2015
7 Questions for an Animal Shelter Manager
The manager of an animal shelter deals with a lot of responsibility every day. But in the end, are the rewards worth the heartache?
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareJul 17, 2014
In Defense of Cross-Posters: Like It or Not, We’re Saving Animals’ Lives
I am proud to be a Facebook cross-poster because it works. Posting photo after photo of needy dogs is better than doing nothing at all.
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Animal WelfareJun 17, 2014
Why Get Pets If You Can't Afford to Care for Them?
Pets rely on us for everything, and it's upsetting to see them not get the care they need.
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Melissa SmithAnimal WelfareJun 3, 2014
I Hate That Some People Keep "Outside Dogs"
Seeing a dog in a backyard all day in the elements or chained up really makes my blood boil.
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Melissa Smith
Animal WelfareMar 6, 2014
Yes, I Bought a Puppy — And No, I Don't Feel Bad About It
What bothers me is the social stigma surrounding buying a purebred dog. Is it fair to make someone feel guilty because they didn't adopt from a shelter?
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