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and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate con- trolling the pet population (see Tinyurl. com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2). Volunteer: The Motley Zoo, in


Redmond, Washington, provides medi- cal care and behavioral training for ill, injured, neglected, abused and unwanted animals mainly from overflowing shelters. About half of its 150 volunteers foster pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks. “Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.” No kill shelters are becoming more


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Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad by Sandra Murphy


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ach year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home. What can be done to reverse this trend?


How to Help Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification)


microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/ neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters. Spread the word: Only about 30


percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points


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f you’re looking for a fun, friendly dog, I’m your girl. I’m Winter, a Pointer/mix and I’d make a great hiking or running buddy and would probably love to swim. I’m housetrained and crate-trained and already know some commands. Although I’m pretty much grown, at 7 months I’m still very much a puppy learning my manners. Are you the one who will provide the safe and loving environment where I can blossom into the best adult dog ever? Let’s find out!


To learn more about Winter or other pets to adopt, visit AustinHumaneSociety.org./ perfect_pup.


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common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can trans- form a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.


In Faraway Lands Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating prob- lems wild animals face every day. Small repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list.


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