Critter News

MARCH 14, 2010

Prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and owner Ernie Paragallo was convicted Wednesday of mistreating dozens of malnourished horses on his Hudson Valley farm. A judge convicted Paragallo of 33 of 34 misdemeanor animal cruelty counts in a nonjury trial in Greene County. Tags: New York animal cruelty horses.

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Critter News

APRIL 14, 2009

There is a bit of a drama around the adoption of the Portuguese (yay!) Others are accusing him of getting a dog from a breeder. He came from a breeder and did not have a successful first placement, but his is nowhere near the tough stories we hear about in shelters. But he wasn't really adopted from a breeder either.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

Early Adopter. The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Good for You: Adopting an orphaned animal keeps it from having to be euthanized. Incredible Bulk.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

And Adoption Awareness Month. Here's my attempt to bring it all together in an Animal Person post. I am a vegan who has adopted a diabetic greyhound who eats vegan food ( Natural Balance ), and who is adopting a boy from Russia. Also, some countries that allow international adoptions have age cut-offs.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 22, 2011

Aside from the breed’s abuses, one finds that adopting out this breed is highly difficult. It may feel threatened, and animals that feel threatened instinctually protect themselves. Another option is to call your local Human Society or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, also known as the SPCA.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 6, 2009

Dog Whisperer: Inside Puppy Mills exposes inhumane conditions at these factory-like breeding operations, as Cesar joins an undercover mission with the animal welfare organization Last Chance for Animals (LCA). Entertainer Sharon Osbourne even adopts one of the rescued pups! So together it’s a team, it’s a good pack.”

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

is a great series of books about adopted/rescued dogs. Each book is breed specific, sharing stories of those who love the breed and have adopted dogs through rescue. Your story could be featured in an upcoming book, and could help inspire others to adopt too! originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 17, 2009.

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