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Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter answers your pet-related questions. Also this week: Don't spray Lysol on your pets!

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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

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