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The Humane Society of the United States\u00a0launched National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week in 1996, based on an idea from the Capital Humane Society in Lincoln, Nebraska. So this week, why not take a minute to visit your local animal shelter. You may find your new best friend!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"