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Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

4 The Love Of Animals

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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Hilary Swank joins Home 4 The Holidays

4 The Love Of Animals

An animal lover herself, she adopted her dog Rumi! If you are considering adding a pet to your family as a gift, PLEASE consider adoption from shelters and rescue first. To make a difference in the life of an orphaned animal by volunteering, donating or adopting, please visit www.iamshome4theholidays.com. ADOPTION FACTS.

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Cookie and Coco: Anatomy of an Internet Chain Email

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They are two dogs that once needed to be adopted. Someone told us it involved Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue. Tags: Cookie and Coco. They eventually were (in 2007, I believe. But, the story won't die. You can read about our coverage of it here. People keep forwarding this chain email around. Or at least a version of it.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

4 The Love Of Animals

Early Adopter. The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. Tags: books.