Critter News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

More than 500 dogs were removed from the Paws 'R' Us kennel in Clarendon Township, Que., The dogs will remain there until a custody hearing determines whether they will be returned to the owner of the kennel or placed under the care of the province.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 30, 2011

With the growing awareness of pet overpopulation more and more families are choosing to adopt a shelter dog and save a life. When adopting a rescue there are added considerations on selecting the right dog for your lifestyle. Many factors need to be considered including breed, size and energy level.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 25, 2012

It was the first time I really wouldn’t see my pups on a regular basis or even be able to adopt one (or a few) of my own. I remember seeing her shaking as I slowly knelt at her kennel. Shelby slowly started to get comfortable with me in her kennel, and would make the occasional movement toward me. I was heartbroken.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 4, 2011

.&# She’s more than your typical pet lover; she truly is dedicated to animal rights issues and is passionate about design, eco-conscious products, sustainability, and socially responsible business practices. She is an ambassador for the Best Friends Animal Society , a major non-profit in animal rescue and adoption.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 26, 2011

His large pouty eyes, silky fur-coat, and silly little paws on which he fumbled all over the hay-covered kennel, lured me in like a dog to a bone. 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.

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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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