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From the reports we have received, it appears Polk County Animal Control sent 1,037 cat corpses to Bio Corp in Minnesota in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bio Corp’s website says: “Our goal is to provide you with a superior quality preserved specimens at the lowest price when you need it!”<\/p>\n\n\n

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154 in February
127 in April
221 in May
238 in August
297 in November<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The total receipt for the bodies was $10,370.00. Keep in mind this is not unusual as other shelters that kill for space do the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bio Corp also says on their website: “With each dissection, we want our customers – and your students – to have an exciting and pleasant learning experience.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Really???<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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