The waiting room of the Oakwood Animal Clinic smelled of floor cleaner and anxious sweat. Elias sat on the edge of the plastic chair, his work boots scuffed and muddy, his ball cap twisted in his calloused hands. Beside him, on the floor, lay Barnaby.
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Barnaby was a twelve-year-old Boxer mix with a coat the color of burnt toast and a white snout that had gone gray years ago. He wasn’t pacing or whining. He was simply breathing—wet, rattling breaths that seemed to shake his whole ribcage with effort. The waiting room of the Oakwood Animal Clinic
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Animal welfare is a broader concept that encompasses not just the care of individual pets, but also the treatment and well-being of animals in a wider sense. This includes addressing issues such as animal cruelty, neglect, and exploitation, as well as promoting the humane treatment of animals in industries such as agriculture, entertainment, and research.