Stray pets taken in since July 4 of this year include 54 dogs, 11 cats, 8 puppies, 23 kittens and one reptile.

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Soldiers of Irish heritage accounted for up to 50 percent of the Continental Army's ranks. Driven from their homeland by British oppression, Irish-born rebels also served as spies, politicians and ...