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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. Never adopt a pet on a whim or because you feel it’s love-at-first-sight.

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Question about shelters (California)

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Unsure if this is the right place to ask but,Is it a common practice for shelters to deny the adoption of a fixed female cat when the homeowner has an intact female dog and a couple of fixed bunnies? Could she get a pass from the board and adopt anyway if she were to ask?

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Please tell me If I did the right thing

Reddit Animals

I was like ok maybe they wanna adopt one idk. But her sons come over to bring food do her yard ect. Early yesterday morning I hear a kitten crying I look everywhere I then see on next door neighbor porch a kitten in a live trap screaming. Well the night rolls through kitten still in there. So about an hour ago I went to release the kitten.

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On Discounts on Adoptions

Animal Person

Here's a Gray Matter for you (or maybe not): A humane society near me is doing a cat- and dog-adoption promotion this month. You can adopt a dog for $75 rather than $100, and if you adopt a cat for $50 you can get a second one for half the price. 2. If you don't mind sharing, on average, what are your "pet"-related expenses?

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Dog Adoption - How to Find Out If Adopting a Dog is Right For You

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Guest post: Dog Adoption

4 The Love Of Animals

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. There really is no hurry, and it’s important that everyone is happy with the dog you adopt. Guest post: Dog Adoption originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on February 2, 2010.

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5 Vital Questions When Adopting A Rescue Dog

4 The Love Of Animals

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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