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'Exit Lines': Euthanasia with Humornew

Joan Barfoot's latest novel explores the idea of choice -- the right to choose life or death at will -- through the lives of four very different characters brought together in an old folks home.
Fast Forward Weekly  |  Natalie St Denis  |  10-23-2008  |  Fiction

Advocates Say Minnesota's Largest Animal Shelter Could Reduce Euthanasia Ratesnew

The Animal Humane Society killed more than 14,000 animals last year. How many were unnecessary?
City Pages (Twin Cities)  |  Beth Walton  |  08-20-2008  |  Animal Issues

Police Investigate Allegations of Animal Cruelty at Oakland Poundnew

An ex-employee alleges sloppiness at the Oakland shelter has led to animal deaths and cruelty, such as live dogs being put in freezers with euthanized animals.
East Bay Express  |  Will Harper  |  02-15-2005  |  Animal Issues

Houston Looks for the Fido Solutionnew

The ultimate answer to too many strays, cash-strapped budgets, animal shelter abuses and starving people may be thinning the herd of cats and dogs.
Houston Press  |  Richard Connelly  |  02-08-2005  |  Animal Issues

Thanks to Deathnew

Javier Bardem aces the role of a charming quadriplegic who wants to die in this drama by Spanish director Alejandro Amenábar.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Melissa Levine  |  01-11-2005  |  Reviews

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