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Animal control is a division of a police force. It has nothing to do with the Humane Society.

Most humane societies have no legal power, so they have no way of shutting down puppy mills.

What exactly do you think they "should" be doing?

Re: responsible breeders and pet stores. Sorry, but no, it doesn't work that way.

A responsible breeder will have homes lined up for the pups before they are born, and will have provisions in...

The teeth and the eyes are usually how a vet tells. However, since the teeth can sometimes be misleading (i.e., young cats can have very bad teeth, depending on their diet), the eyes are usually a...

P.S., I used to work in a shelter. We would adopt out at 8 weeks, but 12 weeks is ideal. Kittens are physically and mentally healthier when they are with their mothers for that amount of time, as...

Woah, where's the options for those who adopt adult cats?

I have two cats. One I got when he was 9 yrs, and the other when she was 7 yrs. I think kittens are adorable, of course, but they are...

Wonderful news! Diabetes presents itself in cats just as it does in people (right down to proper blood sugar levels), so this cat's new owner should find few surprises in dealing with the disease.
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Joker is very lucky to have someone like you. Not only did you give him a second chance at life (which sadly, not many people are willing to do), but it sounds like you couldn't love him any more...

Sorry to say that your Mum is dead wrong on this one. Not only does your cat contribute to the overpopulation problem, but she is also at risk at developing breast and uterine cancer because she is...

There's really no such thing as a "purebred" pit, anyway. The breed itself is a hybrid.

Pits are the most overbred breed out there. Anyone who claims to be breeding them responsiblely is at best,...

My non diabetic cat eats Purina DM dry, and I give her a little regular wet food in another room. Our vet said the DM was fine as long as her liver functions were normal, which we checked her for,...

$60 for a puppy is very, very low. Too low. You cannot get a "deal" on a good, healthy dog. The person advertising this is a backyard breeder hoping to make a quick buck, or a careless dog owner who...

What your friend is doing is not only sick and cruel, it's *against the law*. People can be arrested for this sort of behavior.

Riku, how old are you? Could you tell your parents or a teacher what...

Tracks, I urge you to post your questions to the folks at www.felinediabetes.com. They are extremely knowlegable and helpful, and the site includes a video showing how to do homestesting (using the...

I'm sorry. I work in a shelter and it's never easy. However, it's not fair to the public to adopt out a dog with a history of biting--it's both a danger and does the shelter a disservice, as people...

Hooray for people who adopt adult cats! I wish more people would do it.

This person is a teacher? As in, she imparts knowlege to others? Yet thinks Ohio would freak a dog out more than a new home or getting put to sleep in a shelter? That's scary. She sounds insane.
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The breeder just gets rid of dogs when they are done making money for him/her? Nice.

Asking about breeders on a rescue message board is pretty rich, don't you think?

Unfortunately, until people STOP buying animals from pet stores, stories like these will continue to surface.

Pet stores support puppy and kitten mills. It's apalling that they are still allowed...