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California bills aim to shut down dog blood banks accused of abuse, negligence

California bills aim to shut down dog blood banks accused of abuse, negligence

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Animal rights groups say dogs are kept in cages and have their blood drained every week in order to save the life of other pets. California-based animal welfare activist Robyn Black wasn’t ready to say goodbye to her beloved corgi, Sir Winston, when he suddenly came down with an autoimmune disease six years ago. She told her veterinarian to do whatever was needed to save the 5-year-old dog’s life. Black dropped off Winston at her Sacramento vet’s office on a Friday afternoon. By Sunday evening, the animal clinic was running…

Beagle Freedom Bill provides for adoption after lab research is over

Beagle Freedom Bill provides for adoption after lab research is over

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There’s an old expression: Be the person your mom and dog think you are. No one loves us as unconditionally as our moms or our pets. Our pets are family and the law has begun to recognize that to a greater extent. Every state in the union now bans animal cruelty. Just a few weeks ago, President Trump signed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act providing substantial punishments — including up to seven years imprisonment — for those who abuse animals. This federal ban criminalizes animal abuse, animal fighting,…

Finn

Finn

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Can you believe this is the first couch Finn has ever slept on? After spending years in an animal testing facility, Finn finally gets to enjoy the comforts of home for the first time. Despite his past, Finn is a sweet, loving, laid back, happy guy. He loves to fetch, sniff in the yard and howl at fire trucks but mostly, Finn loves to lay on the couch and snuggle with people. Do you have a place in your heart and your home for this sweet boy? read more

Beaverton students learn a civics lesson in saving lives

Beaverton students learn a civics lesson in saving lives

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BEAVERTON — Here’s some good news at the tail end of a particularly contentious political year. It’s a story of how a group of Beaverton fifth-graders navigated the intense and dramatic legislative session to help a few animals find good homes. The story begins in 2018, when fifth-grade teacher Courtney Yeager of Beaverton’s Elmonica Elementary was in the middle of teaching a unit on the United Nations’ Global Goals. Students chose to work on goal 15, which has to do with protecting the earth and animals. As part of the…

Laboratory Cats And Dogs In Oregon Have To Be Put Up For Adoption

Laboratory Cats And Dogs In Oregon Have To Be Put Up For Adoption

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Starting in January, research facilities in Oregon will be required to place the dogs and cats they no longer need into shelters for adoption. The idea was championed by fifth-grade students at Elmonica Elementary in Beaverton. The class heard about the ‘Beagle Freedom Project’ in California and successfully got Oregon lawmakers to sign on. The project has gotten bills approved in 11 states that researchers put their dogs and cats up for adoption. Founder Shannon Keith said despite being caged most of their lives, the animals make great pets. She…

Skye

Skye

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Skye was rescued from animal testing in 2015 at about a year old. She lived a wonderful life with her human mom until she passed away recently. Skye is now looking for a new home filled with just as much love. She needs the companionship of other dogs and would ideally like to find a quiet, laid-back home. She is loving and very sweet and just wants kindness, love and companionship. read more