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. Often these puppies or kittens are not placed in homes, and end up in the shelter.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

If you’re planning on adding a dog to your family, it’s possible you’ll find your new family member at the local animal shelter or humane society. If you’re going to adopt a shelter dog, it’s important that you do your homework beforehand, so you choose the right dog for your family. Tags: guest post.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 25, 2010

I recently got a chance to read a charming new book called The Dog Who Healed a Family: And Other True Animal Stories That Warm the Heart & Touch the Soul. It was so fun to read about the adventures of a rescued fawn who was “adopted&# by a group of very special people. Tags: books.

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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. But he wasn't really adopted from a breeder either. The dog was a fit for the family and it's hard to say no to Ted Kennedy. We would have loved it if the Obamas had adopted a dog from a shelter. Yadda, yadda, yadda.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

is a great series of books about adopted/rescued dogs. Each book is breed specific, sharing stories of those who love the breed and have adopted dogs through rescue. From rescued puppy mill dogs, to people who felt rescued by their dogs, the stories all have one thing in common; rescue dogs rule! Tags: books.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 15, 2009

This is a great article, and while it is geared towards the new dog at the White House, the tips are important for anyone who is getting ready to welcome a new furry friend into the family. 12 Tips for the Obama Family and Their New Adopted Dog, Bo. But first, if adopted, determine what the dog was previously used to.

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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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