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Book: Shift Your Habit

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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. Here are a few great tips for future and current pet owners.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

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Start with easier pets – Many people don’t want to start with the responsibility of a dog or cat. Purebred or mixed breed? It is not necessary to pick a purebred dog for your first pet. I strongly encourage people to adopt pound and shelter animals. Today I own 40 outdoor dogs and two more who live indoors!

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10 Reasons Street Dogs Deserve to be Defended

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It’s the result of thousands of years of breeding. Let me tell you – I’ve met some street dogs who curl up with cats and babies, and I’ve met some pet dogs (like my human’s grandmother’s Chihuahua!) Perception is a tough nut to crack, but in adopting a street dog, you automatically create an ambassador.

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