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How One Potentially Rabid Cow Story Went Viral in 1865, Pun Definitely Intended.
A cow bitten by a dog seven years ago causes six children to die after drinking her milk. Was she rabid? Find out why this story went viral in 1865.
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In Their Own Words
As the humane movement began to establish itself and spread westward, with humane societies establishing themselves alongside new states, we see a frequently used tactic in the efforts to educate around appropriate treatment for animals; Stories and literature written from the first hand perspective of the animal themselves. The theory was that through anthropomorphism, empathy…
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How Corruption of Children Contributed to the Advent of Paid Animal Control Officers
Our first dog catchers were children catching strays for a 50 cent rabies bounty. Did this corrupt their morals?
Barking at the Knot
Understanding the hidden history of animal services
Barking at the Knot 