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ASPCA-Massachusetts Law Ends Use of Gas Chambers
Friday, August 3, 2012, the ASPCA announced that Massachusetts has passed a law ending the use of gas chambers to euthanize animals in that State. The new law also includes: A Statewide spay/neuter program to reduce number of homeless animals; New requirements for training of animal control officers; Improves existing dangerous dog laws to ensure […]
Preening
Contents 1 Why Birds Preen 2 How Birds Preen 3 Preening Your Bird 4 Video Why Birds Preen Both domestic and wild birds engage in preening several times a day. Preening is a process where birds remove dust, dirt and parasites from their feathers and align each feather in the optimum position relative to adjacent […]