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Pushing bully behavior: the ASPCA, Best Friends, & HSUS in Springfield

August 11, 2018 By Merritt Clifton

An open letter from Beth Clifton to: Matthew Bershadker, president,  American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Julie Castle,  president, Best Friends Animal Society; Kitty Block,  president,  Humane Society of the United States Dear Matthew,  Julie,  & Kitty: Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this letter.  My name is Beth Clifton. […]

Filed Under: Activism, Advocacy, Animal control, Animal organizations, Animal rights & welfare, Breeding, Dog attacks, Dogfighting, Dogs, Dogs & Cats, Editorials, Feature Home Bottom, Laws & politics, Opinions & Letters, Population control, Religion & philosophy, Shelters, USA, Uses of dogs Tagged With: Christin Atwell, Evy Atwell, Julie Castle, Kitty Block, Lane Atwell, Matthew Bershadker, Merritt Clifton

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