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Guest post: Dog Adoption

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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. Do you have time to toilet train a puppy, and feed it several times a day? If you’re busy with family and work commitments, an adult dog who is already house trained may be more suitable for you.

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Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

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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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University of Utah Continues Getting Bad Press

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Investigative journalism by the Salt Lake Tribune, following-up on allegations levelled by PETA against the University of Utah's Comparative Medicine Center and the Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute laboratories revealed the two laboratories had used 190 dogs and cats in 2009, all obtained from shelters.

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"No More Homeless Pets" Conference Scheduled for October

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Each year, five million healthy, adoptable homeless pets are still being put down. Three days of action oriented training, inspiration and, of course, fun with Best Friends. Tags: Best Friends animal welfare conferences. This is the conference for people who want to make a difference.

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Race for the Rescues

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5K Run/Walk, Kid’s Fun Run and Adoption Celebration. Animal lovers Jane Lynch (Julie & Julia) and Carrie Ann Inaba (Dancing with the Stars) will help The Rescue Train host its 4th Annual 5k Run/Walk (3.1 A Silent Auction Kids’ Face Painting, Pet Psychic, Dog Training Demonstration, Fun Prizes and More!

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Annual Animal Care Gala in NYC

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The event is to be held at Pacha on Thursday, October 22, 2009, and all funds raised will benefit the city’s broad rescue, shelter and adoption services. Accessorized with professional models, watch a variety of happily-adopted animals strutting their stuff as they compete for the “best in show” on the runway. Tags: events.

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November is Senior Pet Month

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They require little training since they already know the rules. For info about adopting an older dog, see The Senior Dog Project. Tags: events guest post. When I look into the eyes of a senior dog, I see a world of experience and wisdom. Older pets know what to expect, and are generally reliable and even.

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