Animal cruelty awareness recognized by students

Thursday, April 30, 2009

The Lawrence Humane Society keeps busy all year round in part because of animal cruelty. The society sees an average of 500 cases of animal cruelty a year.

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Despite the cute, cuddly playful qualities adored by pet lovers, there are still those who do harm to animals.

Animal cruelty has received generous amounts of media exposure as the economy has continued to affect those who can no longer afford to care for their pets.

Animal cruelty awareness is celebrated in April.

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Abandoned animals increase at end of semester

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Critters to roam Wescoe Beach

New group to bring the zoo to campus.

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Contemplating pet adoption

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Find a furry friend

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Pet prices worth the charge

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City ordinances cut down on vicious dogs

The sport of dog fighting gained national attention after NFL player Michael ...

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Reward offered in investigation of murdered cats

Lawrence Humane Society still looking for suspects after several local cats have ...

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Humane society seeks funds through site contest

The Animal Rescue Site is offering a contest for the best humane ...

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Shelters fill up with students’ unwanted pets

Owning a pet is sometimes a larger responsibility than expected.

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A new meat market

Animals could become obsolete in meat production.

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Pet owners struggle finding housing options

Even pet-friendly apartments have restrictions and costs to put limits on animal ...

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Syring: Lawrence works to stop bull

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Judge sets animal cruelty hearing date

Student will face one charge at preliminary hearing on April 6.

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Former KU student pleads guilty to animal ...

Cem Basoflas, Istanbul sophomore, will remain in custody for 30 days until ...

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Music Review: Animal Collective, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Four stars out of four

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Letter to the Editor: Shed light on ...

Students should be aware of treatment of animals.

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Letter: Pet ownership is a large responsibility

Dog discrimination not the real problem

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Feline friends

Carol Mitchell found a starving cat on her walk through campus on ...

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Students find companionship with pets

Study shows relationships with pets are more secure than those with romantic ...

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Anime mania comes to Kansas Union

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Signing bonuses may make decision easier

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Former student has not paid restitution

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Nintendo preview

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Humane society holds benefit auction

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Montemayor: 6th-grade hedgehog fan gives lessons in ...

A Lawrence boy's quest for a pet offers a lesson to us ...

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Owners say dogs aren't vicious

Two weeks after Kathy Coffey's labrador-hound mix, Sid, was shot and killed ...

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Stores use different strategy to attract customers

Businesses house pets as their friendly greeters.

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Animal shelter hopes for more owners

Lawrence Humane Society sees increase in animals and hopes fee change will ...

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Japanese pop culture invades U.S.

Local convention provides opportunity to dress up, have fun

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McAlister’s Deli’s employees donate tips

Servers collected more than four months of tips to donate to the ...

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Taking care of man's best friend

What to consider before getting a pet during college.

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Former student pays restitution

Basoflas paid resitution the the Lawrence Humane Society and Lawrence Veterinary Hospital.

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The fees to know about before getting ...

Hidden fees, upfront fees and the fees you might not know about.

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Student group focuses on animal rights

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TV movie inspires dog adoption program

Olathe junior’s father writes novel that was made into Hallmark movie.

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That's disgusting: kissing your pet

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Auction benefits animal shelter

A live and silent auction benefitting the Lawrence Humane Society features a ...