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Homeless dogs in paradise – a visit to the Maui Humane Society
Whenever I travel, I like to do research on dogs and dog welfare issues. I was on Maui last week and took a trip out to visit the Maui Humane Society. I’m very glad I did. The Humane Society is a...
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Florida shelter dog was a hero (and her new owner didn’t even know it)
Dog heroes come in all shapes and sizes. This story, from St Petersburg, Florida is just another example. Mabeline was being walked by a teenage shelter volunteer when a sex offender assaulted the...
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What is a no kill shelter?
As the name suggests, a no kill animal shelter is one where all adoptable animals are allowed to live until they are found a forever, loving home. Only severely ill animals, or those that are truly...
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The five freedoms
Let’s go back to basics for a moment and think about our role as caregivers for our dogs. Every animal owner should understand the Five Freedoms which are an internationally recognised code for animal...
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The mis-labelling of pit bulls
DNA results show that shelter workers are often mistaken when they label a dog as a pit bull, with potentially devastating consequences for the dogs, a new University of Florida study has found. Dr....
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