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Economic Troubles in Portugal Lead to More Abandoned Animals

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Thousands of pets are being abandoned across Portugal, either being dumped at the gates of charitable associations or simply taken far from home and left behind, as owners struggle to make ends meet due to the continuing financial crisis. From the Portugal News Online.sad stuff.

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On Discounts on Adoptions

Animal Person

Here's a Gray Matter for you (or maybe not): A humane society near me is doing a cat- and dog-adoption promotion this month. You can adopt a dog for $75 rather than $100, and if you adopt a cat for $50 you can get a second one for half the price. 2. If you don't mind sharing, on average, what are your "pet"-related expenses?

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“New York’s Kindest” includes Rock & Rawhide!

4 The Love Of Animals

Rock & Rawhide , the charity that helps increase adoption levels of dogs and cats in shelters, announced today that it is included in Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C)’s latest advertising campaign, “New York’s Kindest” for their donations and assistance in increasing adoption levels through distraction therapy.

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15 Australian Birds (Episode 6)

10,000 Birds

When I was a kid (and don’t you hate it when blog posts start like this, with the author apparently just assuming that you care about how he spent his childhood), the first pets we had were a pair of Budgerigars. ” At the same time, they are popular as pets, as they may be the best talkers of the Australian cockatoos.

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Guest Post: Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People

4 The Love Of Animals

Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People. Unfortunately, a recession also means that less people are adopting from or donating to shelters. You can volunteer at your local shelter (anything from clerical work to grooming to caring for pets until they go to their adoptive home) or put together a fundraiser to help out.

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What to do if you no longer can care for your bearded dragon.

4 The Love Of Animals

Many pet owners are able to enjoy their pets for the entire duration of the animal’s life. This is great news for owners who have pets who have a long life span, such as dogs, cats and many other creatures. However, it becomes a problem for the animal when the owner decides that he can no longer keep the pet.

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Race for the Rescues

4 The Love Of Animals

5K Run/Walk, Kid’s Fun Run and Adoption Celebration. Each year these groups combined, rescue and find homes for over 2,000 abandoned Southland dogs and cats, animals that most likely would otherwise have lost their lives. A Silent Auction Kids’ Face Painting, Pet Psychic, Dog Training Demonstration, Fun Prizes and More!

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