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Don’t we owe it to shelter dogs to at least euthanize them humanely?

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A sad story out of Gallia County, OH last week. Columbus TV station NBC-4 is reporting that the shelter has been killing animals in an inhumane way, by injecting drugs directly into their hearts. Evidently this causes extreme pain, sometimes for as long as 30 minutes, when it is done without any sedatives.
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North Carolina House Passes Legislation to Stop Animals Being Left in Hot Cars

http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photography-dog-car-little-cute-maltese-front-seat-image31723682Although not yet passed by the NC Senate, a law working its way through state government would make North Carolina the 15th state to have a law regarding animals left alone in vehicles. The other 14 states on the list (AZ, CA, IL, ME, MD, MN, NV, NH, NJ, NY, ND, SD, VT, and WV) specifically outlaw the practice of leaving an animal unattended in a parked vehicle. However, only some states allow rescuers to get the animal out, while others make no provision for rescue.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Dog Charities

moneyWhat do you give the dog lover on your list who already has everything?  Why not make a donation to a pet charity in their name.  And how do you know if the charity is a good one or simply a scam?  We’ve done all the work for you!  The following ten charities are listed as 4-star organizations by Charity Navigator, based on their efficiency at using your money wisely and on their ability for future growth.  (More details on their methodology here.)

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