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Florida Inmates Adopt Abandoned Dogs In New Prison Program
Offbeat  (tags: Florida, jail, prison, dogs, cats, adopt, good news, animals, interesting, news, odd, off-beat, pets, protection, safety, society, unusual )

Lindsey
- 32 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
Earlier this month, a prison in southern Washington launched the "Cuddly Catz" program, a collaboration with local animal shelters aimed at giving stray cats a second chance by placing them in the temporary care of approved inmates.
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International Association Against Painful Experiments on Animals Sgn Up !!
Offbeat  (tags: Experimens, AnimalCruelty, AnimalWelfare, cats, dogs, death, killing, law, suffering, protection, safety, humans, ethics )

Borg
- 42 days ago - iaapea.com
The International Association Against Painful Experiments on Animals (IAAPEA) was founded in 1969 and is against all experiments, animal testing, vivisection and procedures performed on laboratory animals.
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Obese Pets Put To Test In British 'Biggest Loser'-Type Competition (VIDEO)
Offbeat  (tags: obesity, animals, pets, fat, overweight, health, bizarre, interesting, off-beat, odd, unusual, safety )

Lindsey
- 48 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
Humans aren't the only ones who suffer from morbid obesity. But one British charity is taking a weight-and-see approach to pet obesity by holding a contest for some of the country's most overweight animals.
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15 Puppies Rescued From Fire (VIDEO)
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Lindsey
- 52 days ago - wvec.com
Some New Jersey firefighters went above and beyond to save man's best friend -- well, actually 15 of them. One puppy sadly died of smoke inhalation but the rest were all saved thanks to these fire fighters great effort.
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A Guide to Jizo, Guardian of Travelers and the Weak
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Naoko
- 55 days ago - japantimes.co.jp
This is th Jizo we know and love, the Jizo full of awesomeness, compassion and furtitude. Jizo does not get angry, nor does he ever give up, even when trampled and stepped upon like earth. He guides us on our travels, gives power to those who are weak>>
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Sophie: The Dog Who Helps People Cross the Road in NY - YouTube   video
Offbeat  (tags: Good News, Sophy, german shepherd, crossing dog, safety, society, video )

BarbCat
- 134 days ago - youtube.com
Sophy, the dog, serves as a crossing guard and even sports her tiny 'stop' sign.
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Red Panda Found Inside House
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Lindsey
- 149 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
Now, a woman in China reportedly came home to find an adorable red panda hanging out in the corner inside her house. According to ITN News, the curious little panda has since been released back into the wild, but not before a fortunate few took pics.
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Polite Bear Waves Hello- Cute Video!   video
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Lindsey
- 149 days ago - youtube.com
I thought this was just too cute. I would love to have seen this live. Watch out the guys laugh at the end is kind of loud. Enjoy!
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Muddy's Christmas
Offbeat  (tags: animals, dogs, suffering, pets, adoption, environment, protection, safety )

Cher
- 151 days ago - fortheloveofthedogblog.com
He was old. He was cold. He was emaciated. He looked beat and resigned. Here was a dog really down on his luck. And all he had to live in was an old cabinet stuck behind an apartment complex somewhere in Bulgaria.
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FBI Shooting Range Is A Safe Haven For Wild Deer
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Lindsey
- 151 days ago - news.yahoo.com
Call it a playground for Bambi and G-Men, where imaginary criminals are hunted and deer are the spectators. The 547-acre FBI Academy, where some of the nation's best marksmen fire off more than 1 million bullets every month, is one of the safest...
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Polar Bear Cub At Scandinavian Wildlife Park Raised By Hand VIDEO
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Lindsey
- 155 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- A Danish zoo says a month-old polar bear cub is being raised by humans after his mother failed to produce enough milk to feed him.Scandinavian Wildlife Park manager Frank Vigh-Larsen says Siku is doing "really fine." VIDEO
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Fall and Winter Holiday Plant Toxicity in Cats
Offbeat  (tags: cats, plants, toxic, poinsetta, animals, environment, health, interesting, pets, protection, safety )

Lindsey
- 165 days ago - petplace.com
I thought this was important to share! Flowers and plants add beauty to any holiday, and they make great holiday gifts. But if your family includes pets, you may want to learn which plants are safe and which ones you need to avoid.
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'Christmas Miracle': Family Dog Survives Explosion, Fire
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Lindsey
- 165 days ago - today.msnbc.msn.com
A Haltom City family found their dog alive the morning after their home exploded. The explosion and fire destroyed the Diazes' home in the 4900 block of Orien Street on Tuesday night.
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Lone Baby Elephant Gets Adopted By A New Mom :)
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Lindsey
- 170 days ago - animaltracks.today.msnbc.msn.com
TODAY Show- An elephant calf is recuperating at Coochbehar Wild Life in India's eastern West Bengal state. The15-day-old calf was rescued after falling into an open well and was brought to the sanctuary. VIDEO
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Dog Missing For 8 Years to Be Reunited With Family
Offbeat  (tags: dog, lost, found, animals, bizarre, happy news, goodnews, odd, off-beat, pets, safety, unusual )

Lindsey
- 170 days ago - happynews.com
A dog that has been missing since 2003 from its family in Virginia will be returning home after being found in California. KPRC 's Kellie MacMullan reports. VIDEO
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