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Benefits of Shelter Dog Adoption
Adopting a shelter dog has many benefits. You'll save a life. You can adopt an already-trained dog. And you'll know your dog's adult temperament and personality.
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Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Many shelters are offering discounts on adoption fees in October but there are many other benefits of adopting a shelter dog.
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'Tis the Season...Almost
Don't forget animal charities in the upcoming season of giving.
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A Shelter Dog asks God...
A Shelter Dog asks God for the meaning of "TIME".
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Adopt a Shelter Dog As a Pet
Knowing the right questions to ask when heading to the shelter to adopt a dog can help ensure that you make a choice that you'll be happy with for many years to come.
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Adopting a Shelter Dog
Adopting the right dog from a shelter is not easy. Use these tips to help you choose your dog from a shelter, and get your new partnership off to the right start.
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Animeals
One way to reduce the number of pets entering shelters is to help provide food and care for them in their homes.
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Choosing the Right Breed
It's great when we see those cute puppies or amazing dogs in the movies and on TV but those dogs are highly trained or it's Hollywood magic...
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Dog Rescue Shelters
Dog rescue shelters are great for finding a new addition to your family. Here is a quick guide to the different types of rescue shelters, and their role in pet adoption.
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Dogs and Kids
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 80% of dog bites in children come from the family dog.
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Helping Rescue Dogs Adjust
Adopting a rescue dog is an exciting, fulfilling experience with a very rewarding payoff. Follow these guidelines to help new dogs feel safe, loved and home at last.
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I LOVE YOU, DUSTER
It broke my heart to see her. A little rag-a-mop mutt of a dog sat huddled in fear against the back wall of the shelter. Would she ever welcome my touch? Would she ever come to know peace?
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, CARLY
A heartwarming holiday story of a shelter dog's Christmas.
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Rescue's Adoption Fees Are Too High...
Rescue Groups ask for donations when placing a pet. This Rescuer explains why, and what the donation covers.
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Shelter Dog Adoption
Every year, three to four million dogs and cats are euthanized - simply because they are unwanted. By adopting a shelter dog, you can fill your home with love - and save
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So Many Shelter Dogs
Due to moving, behavior problems, pet care costs, puppy mills and indifference we euthanize our surplus dogs. What will stop this killing of healthy animals?
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Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog
While it is compassionate and rewarding to adopt a pet from the animal shelter, it is important to envision all the life changes involved by having a dog at home.
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What's "Wrong" With a Shelter or Rescued Dog?
Animal Shelters across the United States are full of homeless Pets. Find out what is "wrong" with these Pets?
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Why Breed Rescue?
Looking to adopt a rescued Dog. Here are some reasons why you should check out Breed Rescues.
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Adopting a Rescue Dog
What risks are there in adopting rescued dogs? What questions should potential adopters ask before they adopt?
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Rescuing a Dog from a Pound
Not only is adopting a dog from a shelter a loving act, but it's always less expensive. But before making a decision, do your homework.
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A Long Way to Go
Animal rescue and advocacy organizations around the world engage in many forms of humane education, with remarkable results. Yet, in spite of these efforts, cruelty and neglect still persist.
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Blankets for Shelter Animals
Your crochet, knitting, or sewing hobby can support your desire to help homeless animals. Hand-made "Snuggles" security blankets may help facilitate animal adoptions.
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Choosing a Mixed Breed Dog
Mixed breed dogs make wonderful pets, as long as they are carefully chosen and are the right match for you.
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DUSTER, DON'T YOU FORGET....
Find out what happened to this frightened little shelter mutt. If you have not already read the June 29th article, "I Love You, Duster", you may wish to read it first.
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Humane Society Rallies Against Petland
An eight month investigation has led to the discovery of puppy mill dogs being sold through chain store retailer Petland. Demonstrators gather to rally on May 9th.
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Identifying Mixed Breed Dogs
Identifying your mixed breed dog's heritage is not easy but may be helpful in training, grooming, and health matters.
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Long-Term Care - The Problem
The no-kill movement is gaining momentum across the country. While this is wonderful news to all animal lovers, the movement has produced a troubling situation that is just now being recognized and addressed.
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Review - The Adopted Dog Bible
The Adopted Dog Bible is an invaluable resource for learning everything about adopting a dog through petfinder.com as well as caring for the dog after adoption.
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Rolling Thunder
Pet shelters are home to many animals who have nowhere else to go. Our shelter was in disrepair and crowded and we badly needed a better place for our dogs and cats. But money was scarce.
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Funny Super Bowl Ads by Pedigree
Pedigree's Super Bowl commercials explored unusual pets like ostriches and boars. But these funny Super Bowl ads also promoted the Pedigree Adoption Drive for pets.
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Adopting an Abused Dog
Adopting a dog who has been neglected or abused can give you great joy, but it requires more patience and responsibility than adopting a dog conceived in normal settings.
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Obama Family Presidential Dog
America faces unprecedented problems but the big question being asked of Barack Obama is about the first dog. Americans want to know what dog breed will be the first pet.
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Perfect Love from Imperfect Dogs
Dogs do not have to be beautiful to be your best friend. They do not have to be perfect to love you.
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The Costs of Keeping a Dog
Shots, preventatives, boarding, pet deposits, and food are only a few of the expenses involved in owning a puppy.
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The Family Pet Can Teach Kids Social Skills
An innovative youth violence prevention program in Los Angeles demonstrates how animals - specifically dogs - can help kids learn valuable social skills.
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What Can You Do to Find Your Lost Dog?
Enduring the trauma and worry of a lost dog is stressful-- to say the least. Some tried-and-true methods can optimize your chance for a triumphant reunion.
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Obamas: Portuguese Water Dog or Labradoodle?
Barack Obama promised the kids a dog after the election ended. The election is over and the Obama family has narrowed it down to a Labradoodle or Portuguese Water Dog.
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Shandy Helps Children Learn to Read
Good reading skills, and maybe a dog, are essential to a good education. When a child has trouble learning to read, one solution can be a reading assistance dog.
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Old Dogs Learn New Tricks
An old dog takes some extra care, but for someone who wants a fulfilling relationship it can be more than worth the effort, and restore faith in humankind as well.
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Pug Rescues A Good Option for Adoption
Pug rescue groups offer a great option to pug lovers who are looking to adopt a pug puppy, an adult pug, or a special needs pug dog.
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Children Reading to Dogs
Children naturally feel comfortable around dogs. By making the most of this relationship, parents and teachers can improve literacy skills and encourage reading.
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Dogs in Laboratory Research
Dogs, mainly Beagles, endure distressful tests and painful surgical mutilation for medical and cosmetic research which may be irrevelant to humans.
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Featured Fido - Candace
Candace, our first Featured Fido, is a special tiny white poodle cross who resembles a teddy bear and a lamb all rolled into one little animal.
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Gift Ideas for Dog Lovers
If a watch or digital camera is out, try a custom doggy portrait or another of these thirteen perfect present ideas for dog owners.
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Much Ado About Poo -- A Rebuttal, Part 3
The third and final article in a series rebutting the Web article <i>Much Ado About Poo</i>.
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October Romance Calendar
a month-full of Romance!
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Animal Actors
Put 101 Dalmatians in a room, and you may have trouble telling them apart. However, each one is different. That's where Rose Ordile comes in.
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Choose to Adopt a Puppy or Adult Dog?
It is easy to be hasty and impulsive when adopting a pet. Take time to consider why you want a dog and the breed that would best suit your personality and lifestyle.
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Don't Let Your Dog Eat Poop
There's nothing more disgusting to dog owners than seeing their dogs eat their own poop. Here are some suggestions to end this gross habit.
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