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Unlocking the Secrets of Dophin-Gate

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[Image credited to scientificamerican.com]

Ric O'Barry is no stranger to releasing dolphins from captivity. Read more about O'Barry's highly controversial release of two Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins, Buck and Luther, and the events that transpired.

Facts on canine and human anatomies

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[Fun facts adapted from pets365.co.uk]

Ever wondered how alike man and their best friend are? These fun facts will show you why humans rely so much on canines for various purposes, from tracking to acting as guides. You'll be surprised at how similar (or different) our anatomies are!

The PETS Quiz

teacup kittens

[Taken from wallpaperson.net]

Put your wits to the test as you try to solve this riddle!

Two mothers and two daughters go to a pet store and buy three cats. Each female gets her own cat. How is this possible?

Moves to promote animal welfare in Singapore

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In a bid to encourage responsible pet ownership, a task force has been established to review pet ownership policies. A Stray Cat Sterilisation Programme has been put in place to control the population of stray cats, as an alternative to culling.

Puppy pegged on clothesline sends netizens into a fit

puppy pegged on clothesline

[Taken from thedailyinquirer.net]

A look at this picture is enough to send netizens and animal activists into a fit of anger. A Filipino teen uploaded a picture of a puppy pegged to a clothes line, intending it as a joke but those who saw it were outraged at this act of cruelty.

Groomer pierces and sells kittens

groomer pierces kitten

[Taken from straitstimes.com]

Pet groomer pierces kittens to achieve a gothic look and sells them off online, causing outrage among netizens and animal activists.

Dramatic standoff raises debate over animals

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[Taken from http://www.cinaoggi.it/images/stories/attualita/2011/aprile/16/cani-liberazione-000.jpg]

While dog meat is still considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, more young Chinese are shunning such exotic cuisine and are embracing these canines as companions instead.

The incident in which animal activists fought for a truckload of 520 dogs destined to be slaughtered has sparked furore within the Chinese community, with some of them arguing that dogs should be seen as a source of food while others see dogs as friends, not food.

Following one-child policy comes one-dog policy

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After many years of resigning themselves to a single child policy, Chinese residents in Shanghai now have to deal with a recently implemented one-dog policy. This moves comes after an increase in pet abandoning incidences, complaints from non-animal enthusiasts, as well as the soiling of public places.

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