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Book: Shift Your Habit

4 The Love Of Animals

Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. Shift-It Tip: If you’re set on a purebred dog or cat, buy one from a rescue association instead of getting a pedigree from a breeder.

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Hilary Swank joins Home 4 The Holidays

4 The Love Of Animals

More than 25 percent of all dogs in shelters are purebreds. This year the program, which started on Oct.1, 1, has helped more than 713,828 cats, dogs and other animals find homes. The goal is to find homes for 1.5 million animals between Oct. 1, 2009 and Jan. There are so many great animals waiting to find homes.