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An Animal-Friendly 4th of July
Firecrackers and other loud noises are terrifying to many dogs. Some will even attempt to run away to escape the sound, which leads to dogs getting hit by cars or getting lost.
Pork and the Swine Flu Epidemic
You probably won't get swine flu from eating pork, but you will help spread the disease.
Arguments For and Against Hunting
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This article explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
Animal Rights v. Animal Welfare
Although animal rights and animal welfare frequently fall on the same side of an issue, there is a fundamental difference between the two ideologies: the right of humans to use animals.
Basic Tenets of Animal Rights
At the heart of the animal rights movement are two basic principles: the condemnation of speciesism, and the knowledge that animals are sentient beings.

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