Localities Battle Unwanted Dogs through Public Education and Spaying
Across the country humane societies veterinarians and officials urge public education to curb dog overpopulation. Spaying and neutering are promoted as key solutions with benefits for pets and communities, including reduced health risks and lower nuisance and rabies exposure. Local jurisdictions discuss license fees, with some offering incentives for altered pets while maintaining rabies vaccination conditions.
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Humane Societies
Humane Society
S.P.C.A
Association
Warren
Ron George
Board of Supervisors
George
Rendering Firm Drives Billion-Dollar Industry From Winchester
The Winchester Rendering Co. processes animal byproducts including dog remains, fat, bone, and hides to produce protein supplement for poultry feed and leather goods. The firm operates two plants in Frederick County and Harrisonburg, with daily raw material intake around 800,000 pounds and weekly protein output near 1,000 tons. President Gerald Smith notes a shift to a continuous cooker to cut odor, EPA compliant, aiming at a $1 million upgrade.
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Gerald Smith
Frederick County
Harrisonburg
Valley Protein, Inc
Frederick
Clarke
Shenandoah
Smith
Winchester Rendering
Doug Brown
Environmental Protection Agency
Winchester
Bristol
Tenn
Richmond
Washington, D.C
Winchester Rendering Co
Clyde A. Smith
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American Veterinarian Medical Assn
S.p.c.a.s
Front Royal
General Assembly
Warren County
Clarke County
Shenandoah County
Commissioner of the Revenue
J.0. Ronalds
Ronalds
Ervin Cleveland
Winchester Rendering Co., Inc
Rt. 679
Indian Hollow
Gainesboro
Burg
Clyde Smith
Rockingham
York
Winchester Rendering Company