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10 Reasons Street Dogs Deserve to be Defended

4 The Love Of Animals

Perception is a tough nut to crack, but in adopting a street dog, you automatically create an ambassador. One pet street dog can change the hearts and minds of dozens or hundreds of other potential adopters by showing who street dogs really are. Do you really think one generation on the street is going to turn us back into wolves?

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Angel’s Miracle

4 The Love Of Animals

On May 5, 2010, I adopted a two-year-old poodle/terrier mix from our local shelter, Animal Allies. I rarely go out late at night, as Angel will also go potty on a puppy pad in addition to going outside. When I told them Angel’s name, they said it was definitely the perfect name for her. My name is Jan. At 1:30 a.m.

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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. I definitely don't think adding any more creatures of any kind to the house would be a good idea.

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