4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 10, 2009

Common Questions About Pet Adoption. Q: Although there are literally millions of pets in shelters, pounds and other ‘temporary housing’, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. In fact, nearly a quarter of all animals in shelters are purebred.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 11, 2009

The following is a guest post from the amazing animal lovers of Adopt-a-Pet.com. Adopt-a-Pet.com is the world’s largest non-profit pet adoption website. We are like an ad agency for shelters and shelter pets. What Makes Adopt-a-Pet.com Unique: On our website, people can use something we call “Search Saver.”

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 30, 2011

There are countless dogs and cats in shelters across the U.S. In fact, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5 to 7 million pets are taken into animal shelters in the U.S. Patience – Animals in shelters or those who have been moved from home to home are often under tremendous stress.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

But as I began my search for a new family member at local shelters, I noticed that something was terribly wrong—I couldn’t hold the dogs I was considering adopting for more than 5 minutes before going into a sneezing convulsion. But dogs had never been an issue before. Hypoallergenic dogs do exist.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 14, 2011

Many dogs are rescued out of abusive or traumatic situations, causing them to exhibit a wide variety of emotional and behavioral problems. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t make great companions for the right adoptive family. They had gained some weight by the time I first met them. Get Them Healthy First.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 7, 2013

Rock & Rawhide , the charity that helps increase adoption levels of dogs and cats in shelters, announced today that it is included in Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C)’s latest advertising campaign, “New York’s Kindest” for their donations and assistance in increasing adoption levels through distraction therapy.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

This Thursday, you can be a light for pets waiting in shelters. By uniting animal lovers across the world on one very special day, we can help raise awareness about animal adoption, and hopefully save the lives of more pets. Remember to invite friends and family to do the same. ADOPT A PET! Always adopt.

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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. Eight of every 10 dogs sold in Mexico end up in the streets, with most of them having been family pets at some point, official figures show.

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Critter News

APRIL 14, 2009

There is a bit of a drama around the adoption of the Portuguese (yay!) Water Dog puppy Bo. Some are saying that President Obama broke his promise to get a rescue dog. Others are accusing him of getting a dog from a breeder. Bo is not really a rescue dog. But he wasn't really adopted from a breeder either.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

From the adorable sounds our bird makes when she is happy, to watching our dog do “zoomies” around the couch again and again, and many other funny things in between, our pets have always had a way of brightening our days. With so many loving animals waiting for homes, we would love to encourage you to adopt a pet.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 3, 2010

After more than 2 years working with Baja Dogs, we still hadn’t heard that one. Through our foundation and shelter we got surgery for little Chi that same day. Two days later Chicharito was already a different dog. Rescue Spotlight: Baja Dogs La Paz originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 3, 2010.

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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. Fido Pet Adoptions (iOS, Android). You can search by breed, age, gender, and size, so you can easily narrow down to animals that are more likely to fit with your home and family.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Bringing a dog into the family is no small decision. Dogs come with many different temperaments from mellow to feisty, all of which may suit different personalities. Appearance is important for this personality type, so they will want a high-energy dog that looks good and matches their successful lifestyle.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

But, pets also become bona fide family members with which we establish genuine relationships—incomparable emotional bonds that can have extraordinarily positive physical and psychological impacts on humans. While people with dogs often experience the greatest health benefits, a pet doesn’t necessarily have to be a dog or a cat.

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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. One Good Dog is the story of a man who is down on his luck, and a dog who is all out of chances. I also wanted you to know about the Who’s Your Good Dog Campaign. Who’s Your Good Dog? has transformed your life and share your good dog!

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 27, 2010

But there’s one thing people often forget about: the family pet. It’s not abnormal for dogs and cats to get depressed when kids leave the house to head back to school – or go off to college. If you smother the dog or cat in kisses, they’ll be able to tell that something’s up and will get anxious while you’re away.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

5K Run/Walk, Kid’s Fun Run and Adoption Celebration. Each year these groups combined, rescue and find homes for over 2,000 abandoned Southland dogs and cats, animals that most likely would otherwise have lost their lives. This means less dogs and cats can be saved. 4th ANNUAL “RACE FOR THE RESCUES” FUNDRASIER.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Together with the ASPCA, their Rescues and Runways program hopes to find homes for pets, and raise money for shelters. August 20, 2009) – The struggling economy is taking its toll on animal shelters across the country. In response, maurices is launching a nation-wide effort to support local shelters and the animals they help.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 29, 2010

Local shelters and rescue organizations take in animals displaced from earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, house fires, and other tragedies. Adopt a displaced pet. If you’re looking for a pet, consider adopting a cat or dog displaced by the recent disasters. Petfinder.com lists animals for adoption. Donate Food.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 30, 2011

I didn’t get my first dog until I was 20, but since then I have been making up for lost time. Today I own 40 outdoor dogs and two more who live indoors! Start with easier pets – Many people don’t want to start with the responsibility of a dog or cat. A particularly excitable dog is not necessary.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 19, 2009

As their name suggests, they are a rescue group that is devoted to Chinese Crested dogs. If you aren’t familiar with the breed, most of the “Ugliest Dogs in the World&# have been hairless Chinese Cresteds. We work within the framework of local and civil laws, in order to protect both dogs and all parties concerned.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2010

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. Be sure to license your new pet because if your dog or cat gets lost, the Humane Society can find you.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 24, 2009

Beginning on the kickoff day of Saturday, May 30, 2009 Washington DC Week for the Animals will be bringing together educators, animal shelters, humane organizations, zoos, sanctuaries, restaurants, businesses, students, musicians, artists, community leaders, decision makers and caring citizens in an action-packed compassionate week of community activities (..)

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 8, 2008

To the Editor: While businesses that rent dogs may be well intentioned, they’re unlikely to benefit the overall welfare of pets, and may actually do harm to the individual dogs they “rent” (“ For a Temporary Best-Friend Fix, Rent a Dog (Kibble Included) for a Day ,” news article, March 30).

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 26, 2014

NEW JERSEY – Animal shelters are full, they have no space, they often have no money, and they have a small amount of dedicated volunteers. There is an estimated 3-4million pets euthanized each year in US animal shelters. There is a strong lack of homes willing to open their doors to fostering a shelter pet.

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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! Just share your adoption stories and you will be helping animals that are waiting for their forever homes. Cute photos and helping shelter animals? That’s right! There are other ways you can help too!

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Founded by Helen Woodward Animal Center and supported by Iams, the Iams Home 4 the Holidays campaign began in 1999 with just 14 participating animal shelters in San Diego County. An animal lover herself, she adopted her dog Rumi! 1, has helped more than 713,828 cats, dogs and other animals find homes. ADOPTION FACTS.

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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! million orphan pets in happy, loving homes this holiday season and significantly reduce the number of orphan pets in shelters around the world.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Wouldn't you want to know if a violent or repeat animal abuser were living next door to you and your family? Animal abuse is not only a danger to our cats, dogs, horses, and other animals, but also to people. Keep your animals and your families safe. I think it's a great idea.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 25, 2010

Assuming that the fish are kept in a large aquarium that mimics their natural habitat, and that the keeper treats the fish as family (as they would a rescued dog, cat, rabbit, etc.), would you see keeping these fish confined in an aquarium as a rescue effort or as a selfish act by humans that interferes with Nature?

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 16, 2013

I come from a large family: five sisters, two brothers and almost everyone has kids. Most of my family lives in Indiana, but thanks to social media we can easily keep in touch. Case in point: some of my family members have become active with feral cat colony organizations. “They don’t want to be inside.

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