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Veterinarian: Prop B ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’

November 1st, 2010 · 3 Comments

By Dr. Alan Wessler, Guest Blogger When you go to the polls Nov. 2, look for a ballot initiative called Proposition B: “The Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act.”  Pushed by the Humane Society of the United States, this measure purports to relieve the suffering of dogs in substandard kennels. The proposition’s wording sounds innocent, but [...]

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Prop B Passage Will Lead to More Imported Puppies

October 21st, 2010 · 6 Comments

While a great deal of misinformation is being foisted into the arena by proponents of Proposition B, very little attention has been given to one “side effect” of the Humane Society of the United States-backed effort to shut down dog breeders in the Show-Me State:  An increase in the importation of dogs from overseas. If [...]

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One-Liner Observations of Headlines Offered

August 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Below are a half-dozen news headlines I found worthy of twisting into one-liner observations that might make you laugh: Hallmark introduces gay marriage greeting cards. Does anyone still shop there? Living with humans has taught dogs morals, say scientists. Perhaps, politicians should try living among humans. Fifty-eight-year-old Mark Spitz says Michael Phelps couldn’t have beat [...]

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