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Teacher Newsletter of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Animal Shelters 411
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ike the animals in their care and the communities they serve,
animal shelters come in all shapes and sizes. Some concentrate
on rescue and adoptions, some on spaying and neutering and
others focus on education and raising awareness of the welfare
of animals. Regardless of their make-up, the mission of all shelters is to
help animals in need. Unfortunately, misconceptions abound about shelters and the work they do especially among children. As educators, you
can help shelters help animals by debunking these myths and clarifying
the important role shelters play in communities.
hat are shelters and who operates them?
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