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Persuasive Essay On Homeless Animals

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USDA records show that the University of Delaware, Delaware Technical Community College, the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children and SDIX, a Newark biotechnology company, all conduct research on animals. DelTech has used cats and dogs.

For 17 years, DelTech partnered with First State Animal Center and SPCA in Camden to give veterinary technology students hands-on experience monitoring the health of shelter animals, university spokeswoman Christine Gillan said. The shelter identified animals in need of physical exams, blood tests, vaccines and dental care provided by the students. Students also assisted with spay/neuter surgeries conducted by a veterinarian. No animals were euthanized under the program, Gillan said.

"The majority of vet tech programs today are using this shelter model for student training," she added.

First State SPCA Director Kevin Usilton reiterated that all the homeless animal participants were in need of medical care and not used in research experiments.

The program was discontinued last year for lack of space, Gillan said. Students now partner directly with local veterinary offices.

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Asked about using shelter animals as a training tool, Walsh said he'd prefer that private pet owners work directly with universities to educate students about proper medical care.

While experiments on homeless pets make national headlines, the reality is that most dogs and cats used in

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