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Animal Shelter Portraits

4 The Love Of Animals

From dogs to cats, kittens, and even birds and rabbits, there are all kinds of animals to be found at shelters. The book is a great reminder that our decision to adopt them is the difference between life and death. I have 4 copies of Animal Shelter Portraits to share with 4 lucky readers.

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Great cat tips from Housecat Housecall

4 The Love Of Animals

Here are some good tips for prospective cat owners: What should I do before bringing a new kitten into the family? Take some time to kitten proof your house before you bring your kitten home. Kittens are endlessly curious creatures that love to explore and often end up getting trapped in hard to reach places. Other Pets.

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Unlikely Healer Walks on Three Paws

4 The Love Of Animals

Half a decade ago, in a little mountain town about 60 miles northeast of San Diego, a feral kitten dragged his front left leg uselessly. Cathy and Donna, the staunchly dog-only people, decided to bring the kitten home with them to help him heal after the successful amputation of his leg. Would they help?

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On Stanley and Family Commitments

Animal Person

So when we adopted a human baby we knew we'd have to teach that human to avoid Violet. We weren't planning to adopt another. When we adopted them we made a commitment to care for them for the rest of their lives. This time of year, I worry about animals who are bought or adopted as gifts. Violet's a member of our family.

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That Awkward Moment With Feral Cats and Family

10,000 Birds

She captured the cats, the “mom” kitty and her kittens were all taken from their neighborhood where they were not wanted, all were fixed and then…all were released in her yard. “Why can’t the kittens be adopted,” I asked in her comments section. “They don’t want to be inside. .