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

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

For kittens and puppies, most any time is play time. Older pets still need love and attention, but they don’t require babysitting like a frisky puppy or curious kitten. When I look into the eyes of a senior dog, I see a world of experience and wisdom. For info about adopting an older dog, see The Senior Dog Project.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Still, it is a story worth telling, simply because there will be some of you who are in the position I was a few months ago, and even if you don’t agree with my final decision to give up on one of my dogs, my experience will hopefully open up a conversational space for multiple pet owners who find themselves struggling.

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Animal Ethics

JUNE 17, 2007

People who adopt from animal shelters will tell you that it’s not only a rewarding experience, but also that shelters are filled with a smorgasbord of the most amazing, delightful, intelligent dogs you’ll ever find on the planet. Sherrill Durbin Tulsa, Okla., Life is so much better with a dog friend at your side.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

And I received confirmation of something I've known since 2004, when we adopted retired racing greyhound, Violet Rays: That there's sort of a critical period for dog-behavior acquisition, and if it's missed, the dog isn't likely to mature into the type of loving being whose behavior we've come to associate with "pet" dogs.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Having puppies isn’t a fun science experiment. Not only will you need to provide medical care to your female dog; you’ll also have to deworm and vaccinate the puppies, as well as intervene if they have any health problems. It’s extremely expensive.

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