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- Published 09/14/2010
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Man Bites Dog: Breed Specific Legislation by Christina Harvey
- By Christina Harvey-Dusenberry
- Published 02/2/2007
- Pet News , General Pet Articles , Animal Behavior
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"An age is called Dark, not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it" - James Michener
Breed Specific Legislation- a law, policy or ordinance that applies to a specific dog breed or breeds, but does not affect any others.The main goal of BSL is to completely eliminate the breed which is restricted by various means.
Genocide- the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group. - dictionary.com
Holocaust- any mass slaughter or reckless destruction of life. - dictionary.com
Since mass communication and the media commenced, a number of dog breeds have suffered great popularity.An influential happening that causes the masses to seek a specific breed of dog.This could range from a motion picture (101 Dalmatians), a commercial (BudLight's Bull Terrier, Spuds McKenzie), a television show ("Eddie" Moose from "Frasier" or even an unfortunate event (DianeWhipple being killed by two dogs of the Perrode Presa Canario breed)...
Recent Articles
The Importance of Exercise for Your Dog
- By Andrei Smith
- Published 02/6/2011
- Pet Health
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Providing exercise for your dog can bring many benefits. A well-exercised dog is not only physically fit, but mentally active as well. Exercise routines have mental health, training and physical health advantages for your dog. It can help solve your dog's behavior problems and boost his or her lifespan.
Book Review: "The Lost Dogs" by Jim Gorant
- By Christina Harvey-Dusenberry
- Published 09/14/2010
- Pet News , General Pet Articles
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I remember December 29th, 2008 my husband brought home a copy of Sports Illustrated for me with a picture of Jasmine the Pit Bull on the cover. He knows how excited I get over positive Pit Bull press, and this was positive Pit Bull press at its finest, thanks to Jim Gorant. Being a newlywed we were constantly having company and I placed this article on the buffet in my dining room for everyone to see. It still sits there nearly two years later and it is not going anywhere anytime soon. Needless to say, I was very excited to receive a copy of “The Lost Dogs” by Jim Gorant in the mail. A few days after receiving it my husband and I were going on vacation, so I promised myself that I would save it for the flight. Of course that was before I took a peak at the first few pages...
How To Tell If Your Dog Has Gotten Into Rat Poison
- By Sarah Kester
- Published 07/8/2010
- Pet Health
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It sounds uncommon, but there are in fact a wide variety of cases where pet owners lost their furry family member to rat poison placed within the house.
A story of how pets help people
- By Sarah Kester
- Published 06/22/2010
- Pets & Kids
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There are many ways pets can help people, through various organizations, shelters, hospitals. Here is a short story of exactly how pets can bring comfort and cheer to those who are hurting.
How to Find a Lost or Stolen Pet
- By Christina Harvey-Dusenberry
- Published 06/14/2010
- General Pet Articles
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It's any pet owners worst nightmare... losing your pet or having them stolen. Unfortunately this is a reality that many people face every year. Here are some tips that will help you find your dog or cat. The key is to act quickly, put all of your energy into it, and with a little help from friends and neighbors hopefully you can bring your beloved pet back home!
