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A map of the US showing in red which states have a specified dog breed as an official symbol. Thirteen states of the United States have designated an official state dog breed. Maryland was the first state to name a dog breed as a state symbol, naming the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in 1964. [1]
All he wants is love. We can't stop thinking about Rusty! He's the sweetest boy. The blind Dachshund is at a shelter in Michigan and needs a home for the holidays.
A dog at an animal shelter. Pet adoption is the process of transferring responsibility for a pet that was previously owned by another party. Common sources for adoptable pets are animal shelters, rescue groups, or other pet owners.
An additional provision, added in 1990, was the Humane Euthanasia Act, the first state law to mandate intravenous injection of sodium pentothal in place of gas chambers and other less humane methods. [ 12 ] [ 13 ] The law was further expanded and strengthened with the Animal Protection Act of 2000.
The most important thing you can do when adopting a dog is try to find a good match for your home. This might take some time! This might take some time! If at all possible, be selective.
The next time you're at a shelter, consider the dogs that need help the most. They need love! Like Ollie, a German Shepherd mix who seems to have "lost all hope" about finding a forever home.
Blue Cross is also heavily involved in animal adoption, arranging adoption for companion animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits and small rodents, as well as larger species such as horses. [13] In 2015, the charity's rehoming team helped 9,160 animals and its veterinary team helped 29,549 animals. [ 14 ]
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