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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

Chellee

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9. Well, you're obviously a very talented multi-tasker. :)

Reply to flvegan (Reply #7)

Wed May 14, 2014, 11:28 PM

May 2014

As far as the AKC, you're right. It would be fine if they were merely pointless, but their actions and inactions are actively harmful. And most people don't know that. I think the majority of the public look upon them as the gold standard of dogs. I just find it sad and frustrating.

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Well, you're obviously a very talented multi-tasker. :) Chellee May 2014 #9

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