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Pets

Archae

(47,113 posts) Wed Apr 23, 2025, 10:58 PM 6 hrs ago

Something I've noticed about our local news...

News out of Green Bay and Milwaukee.

When there is a fire in a home, and pets are unfortunately killed or are saved, the news stories mention it.

I'm grateful for this, it shows that our pets now have the same status as people.

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Something I've noticed about our local news... (Original Post) Archae 6 hrs ago OP

Years ago, Boulder, CO was, if I remember correctly, the first city to call niyad 5 hrs ago #1

niyad

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1. Years ago, Boulder, CO was, if I remember correctly, the first city to call

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Wed Apr 23, 2025, 11:49 PM

5 hrs ago

them "companions", to acknowledge their places in our hearts (and stiffer penalties for abuse).

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