Critter News

APRIL 12, 2010

This complaint is the result of proposed legislation to ban puppy mills in Ireland. The dog breeding legislation, intended to outlaw “puppy-farming”, was prepared by Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment John Gormley. They also want an exemption for hunt kennels which do not breed dogs for commercial purposes.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 27, 2010

I got the cutest little Maltese Palm Puppy and an awesome bracelet. She has offered one of our lucky readers their own Palm Puppy ! Palm Puppies are individually handmade, plush puppies that are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Palm Puppies make a delightful collectible or a wonderful gift!

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Animal Person

MARCH 9, 2010

A handful Animal Person readers since May of 2006, when I started this then-daily blog, have asked me if I've read Joan Dunayer. And now that I've read Animal Equality and begun Speciesism , I think I know why. Dunayer devotes a chapter each to the language used in hunting, zoos, "marine parks," vivisection and "animal agriculture."

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Even if you plan to breed your dog, spaying her when you are done breeding can completely eliminate her risk of this infection and increase her life expectancy. Having puppies isn’t a fun science experiment. About the Author: Jane is an animal lover, and doesn’t turn away any animal that needs help.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Animal Planet is creating an all new show that is all about the early lives of puppies and kittens! Though we might spot a pet-owner’s arm or leg on camera or perhaps hear some cooing over their cuteness, this program is all about the animals and documenting the milestone moments in their young lives. Animal’s Name.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 18, 2011

However choosing what food to feed your pet is a major decision especially as there are different types of food specifically designed for different breeds and lifestyles. Your dog’s life stage is also very important in regards to nutrition, as puppies have different requirements to adult and older dogs.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 10, 2009

They might also have the misconception that pets are shelters might be there because there was a problem with the animal. In fact, most pets end up in shelters not because of any problem pet behavior, but because an owner died, moved, or simply didn’t have the time or money to care for the animal.

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Reddit Animals

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Is inbreeding new babies with birth defects inevitable, or do the female and male siblings of either cats or dogs somehow know not to breed with family? submitted by /u/StrongAndPowerful [link] [comments]

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Each book is breed specific, sharing stories of those who love the breed and have adopted dogs through rescue. Not only that, but a portion of the book profits are donate to a breed specific rescue group. The company has several other breeds, but is still looking for rescue stories to include in upcoming book releases.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

That’s a long time for most dogs, especially the larger breeds. An Emergency Animal Rescue Fund Established has been established in Daddy’s Honor. If you would like to honor Daddy’s memory and the contributions he made to improving the lives of animals, you can make a donation by visiting www.millanfoundation.org/daddyfund.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 24, 2012

If you feed a homemade diet, aim for a diet that is at least 80% animal protein. Puppy, senior, and large breed dog foods all offer benefits, but not all special formulations are created equally. An avid animal rescuer, she sometimes wonders if people looking for good homes for their dogs know where she lives!

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 9, 2011

Royal Bitch Couture is a fashionable clothing line that is helping animals! Not only do we love Royal Bitch Couture for supporting a great animal cause and trying to reduce the euthanasia rate, but we also love that they are made in the USA! We have a fun giveaway for our stylish dog lovers!

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 14, 2013

It’s the result of thousands of years of breeding. After all, dogs have the longest history of co-habitation with humans of any animal. You prevent that dog from producing puppies, and those puppies from producing puppies, and on and on for centuries maybe. dogs guest post people helping animals' I was safe.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 9, 2012

Choosing to adopt a dog rather than get one at the pet store (or what some like to refer to as “puppy mill”) is a beautiful thing—essentially you are saving a poor pup from euthanasia and you’re providing a an animal with a good home. So make sure that you can have animals and that your place is large enough.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 11, 2009

Tails are sure to wag on Friday, June 12t h as Luna Boston hosts “Doggies + Bags,” a special benefit party for the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS). From 4-7pm, Bostonians are welcome to bring their pooches by Luna Boston’s boutique at 205 Newbury St.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 26, 2011

If you are a blogger, please join in and help shelter animals! In 2010, 391 bloggers wrote about the program and with each post, Pedigree donated 20 pounds of its Healthy Longevity dog food to shelter animals. Here is a list: Sharon Castellanos at Grouchy Puppy. Ashley Niels and Nikki Jeske at I Love Rescue Animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

See TIME’s photo essay “ Puppies Behind Bars “ Henry the schnoodle just did a remarkable thing. Understanding a pointed finger may seem easy, but consider this: while humans and canines can do it naturally, no other known species in the animal kingdom can. Hare lifts it to reveal the biscuit reward.

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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. Do you have time to toilet train a puppy, and feed it several times a day? Similarly, choose a breed that doesn’t need much brushing and grooming. Be realistic about your lifestyle.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2010

According to the Irish Setter Club of America, it “stays a puppy for a long time, and retains some of its merry Irish character forever.”. While this breed is not the heaviest, it is one of the tallest, with individual dogs standing about 35 inches tall. Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier. Irish Wolfhound. Then consider the Irish Wolfhound.

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Animal Person

JUNE 29, 2009

Other than being a vegan, the most important actions you can take to help animals who are used for food are: Give generously to organizations that help those sentient nonhumans directly, such as Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary , Maple Farm Sanctuary , Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary and Eastern Shore Sanctuary.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

And while you’re bundled up in your warm jacket and roasting next to a fire, it’s important that your pets are just as protected from the cold as you are—especially smaller pets, old/sickly pets, and new puppies/kittens (they are exceptionally vulnerable to cold). Feed Your Pet More.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. 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. Good for You: Adopting an orphaned animal keeps it from having to be euthanized.

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Animal Ethics

JUNE 17, 2007

People who adopt from animal shelters will tell you that it’s not only a rewarding experience, but also that shelters are filled with a smorgasbord of the most amazing, delightful, intelligent dogs you’ll ever find on the planet. You can find purebreds, mixed breeds and designer dogs. Sherrill Durbin Tulsa, Okla.,

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Animal Person

AUGUST 1, 2009

I don't disagree with Herbert, but what if I wrote: Most people don't want to hear about the capacity of nonhumans to experience pain, pleasure, boredom or frustration, and President Obama would rather walk through fire than do anything other than acquire a pure breed puppy or pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving (though that one remains to be seen).

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 6, 2007

To the Editor: “ Should Most Pet Owners Be Required to Neuter Their Animals? ,” by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Editorial Observer, July 30), is right: “The rate at which dogs are purchased and euthanized in this country is not a sign of our affection for them. Given the current dire shortage of homes, no breeding is responsible.

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