4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 30, 2011

With the growing awareness of pet overpopulation more and more families are choosing to adopt a shelter dog and save a life. When adopting a rescue there are added considerations on selecting the right dog for your lifestyle. Many shelters have the ability to test dogs with other dogs as well as cats.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

If you’re planning on adding a dog to your family, it’s possible you’ll find your new family member at the local animal shelter or humane society. If you’re going to adopt a shelter dog, it’s important that you do your homework beforehand, so you choose the right dog for your family. Every dog deserves to be loved.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Although every dog is a unique individual, there are characteristics that are inherent in certain breeds which could help you find the right dog for your personality type. These dogs are all good with people and other animals, so you can take them on your social outings and enjoy a romp in the park. Over-Achievers.

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Critter News

JANUARY 26, 2012

MEXICO CITY – Animal rights activists staged a protest against the sale of pets in Mexico City, urging residents to adopt dogs and other animals instead of buying them. The protest’s goal was to make “society aware” of the fact that animals “need time, love and lots of care,” AnimaNaturalis said.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 15, 2010

With much love and care these calves are now thriving, however, they are in desperate need of potential adopters for these sweet boys. Farm Sanctuary operates the country’s largest farm animal rescue and adoption network. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on June 15, 2010. Farm Sanctuary needs help.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 26, 2011

At an NYC puppy shelter a few weeks ago, my mind was just about made up when I met Chester – The cutest Lab puppy I’d ever seen. After talking to the owner of the shelter however, I learned there was more to adopting little Chester, or any pet for that matter, than my love at first bark. Don’t let the dog eat your homework.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 29, 2010

These three groups are already operating mobile veterinary clinics and other services in Haiti, and planning to go to Chile when they’re allowed in: IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare). American Humane and ARCH (Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti). WSPA (World Society for Protection of Animals). Adopt a displaced pet.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

With so many loving animals waiting for homes, we would love to encourage you to adopt a pet. And if you can’t add a pet to your family right now, you can help a shelter with just a click of the mouse! Be sure to vote for a shelter to win a donation thanks to PAL. Please think adoption/rescue first.

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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. Many shelters do not intake pit bulls at all, and many of the shelters that do find themselves limited in their intake by state regulations or their own policies that dictate pit bull capacity. Contact Local Pit Bull Friendly Shelters.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 16, 2011

Bunnies are the third highest animal found at shelters. Complete with great tips on how to decide if a pet bunny is right for you. A blog hop around some fun animal blogs to help encourage adoption of house bunnies. 5 Ways to Help the Easter Bunny. Cute ideas on how to celebrate Easter.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

One of the largest animal rescue operations in Canadian history just got a lot bigger: about 90 puppies have been born since hundreds of dogs were seized northwest of Ottawa. "We The dogs were taken to an emergency shelter in Lachute, about 115 kilometres east of Ottawa. This is huge. Excerpt from the Vancouver Sun.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 8, 2009

so even if the dog is too ill or too poorly socialized to be adopted into a loving home, that dog stays with an experienced Sanctuary foster caregiver for life. Right now they are part of the Shelter Challenge on The Animal Rescue Site ! The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs makes a lifelong commitment to the dogs they rescue.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 30, 2011

Choosing the right pet for your child is key. Having pets at a young age instills kids with a sense of confidence that they can take care of an animal and help it to live a thriving life. Have you ever seen a kid talk to a pet and the animal responds by wagging its tail or purring? By Dr. Tim Hunt, DVM.

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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.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 2, 2012

Pets can be a bigger commitment than many people expect, between adoption, health care, training, and environment, there are a lot of variables to consider. The right app can provide more focused, reputable information than a Google search, and they’re available on hand, whenever you need them. Fido Pet Adoptions (iOS, Android).

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Animal Person

JULY 24, 2009

Owen County Friends of Animals (KY) is a non-profit organization that fosters and seeks adoptions for the dogs picked up by their local dog warden. Dogs they can not place in foster care or find adoptive homes for are euthanized after 14 days by county ordinance. Their shelter is full.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 3, 2010

She has a new book out (which I am reading right now) called One Good Dog. Sasha, adopted at approximately nine months old, has taken roughly thirteen years to trust humans enough to be stroked while she’s standing on the floor. I think that’s true of most adopted animals, we take them in, and they teach us something about ourselves.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 2, 2011

On May 5, 2010, I adopted a two-year-old poodle/terrier mix from our local shelter, Animal Allies. She came from another shelter as a stray, had been abused, was very skinny, and she was extremely shy and afraid of everyone. She then lies down right beside me. My name is Jan. I named her Angel.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 11, 2012

Here are my top tips for getting it done right. Try, for instance, spraying lavender on their bed or in their travel cage right before they settle in for the night. How about a favorite bed or stuffed animal? You’ll also want to pack food and water, with a water bowl and a few treats packed right into the cage for flights.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 27, 2010

For most people right now, images of school supplies, homework and a new fall wardrobe are dancing in parent’s heads. Pet Care gives the following tips to take right now to help avoid the Back-to-School funk for pets. Sadly, some of these pets end up in shelters. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 27, 2010.

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

That’s just not right. But only if you’re serious about adopting the vulture. Part of me is wondering what great dead animal this flock was settled upon a few minutes ago. Part of me is curious where the birds are off to, whether to roost in the trees by the river or nest in the shelter of the hills.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2010

A Children’s Guide to Animal Companionship and Safety. Children are also reminded to, for instance: Keep your new dog on a leash because it will keep him or her safe from getting lost, being hit by a car, getting in fights or catching diseases from other animals. I will provide him/her with food, water, shelter and love.

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 6, 2007

To the Editor: “ Should Most Pet Owners Be Required to Neuter Their Animals? ,” by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Editorial Observer, July 30), is right: “The rate at which dogs are purchased and euthanized in this country is not a sign of our affection for them. Breeders kill shelter animals’ chances to find good homes.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 4, 2012

For each heartwarming adoption story shared in this comment thread Iams will donate 10 meals to shelter pets! That’s right! Just share your adoption stories and you will be helping animals that are waiting for their forever homes. Cute photos and helping shelter animals? Are you ready for this?

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Right before Christmas on December 23rd, orphan dogs and cats available for adoption visited the New York Stock Exchange to ring the closing bell and raise awareness for pet adoption! Iams Home 4 the Holidays – founded by Helen Woodward Animal Center, aims to place 1.5 million animals find loving homes.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Their mission is to reduce stress and increase adoptions for dogs and cats in shelters. Named after her own dog (Jeter), “Jeter’s Favorite Sweet Potato Chips” can be made for your own dog or you can take them to your local animal shelter. We think that totally rocks! Way to go Chef Carmen!

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