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When Choosing A Pup, Research ‘Breeds’ Results

4 The Love Of Animals

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. Don’t let the dog eat your homework. Before visiting the local animal shelter, I should have done some background research. Protect your pooch.

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Returning to Old Haunts

10,000 Birds

For three weeks in June, I traveled up and then down the eastern seaboard visiting ecological research sites. Exploring the trail, keeping the dog safely on a leash. Little seemed to have changed, other than a brand new LEED-certified environmental center that had been built near the terminus of the protected area.

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Save money caring for your pet

4 The Love Of Animals

Whether its Dalmatian dog, a Persian cat, a tropical bird or even an exotic lizard from a faraway country, this is what you have been craving, the satisfaction you get when your pet looks up at its new owner with that ´please look after me’ look. Then the Christmas day finally came when that dream became a reality and it was acknowledged.

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The Power of Pets Initiative

4 The Love Of Animals

Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, and research suggests that owning a pet helps increase levels of physical activity. Additional on-going activities, such as community dog-walking programs, will debut in specific markets in the coming months. A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. Spring 2011.

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Top 5 Ways to Pet Proof Your Home

4 The Love Of Animals

In some homes, jumping on that brand new kids furniture , will be a major no, while other pet owners won’t mind giving their pets free reign. Take the time to research plants that are poisonous to your pet and make sure you remove them. Dog photo courtesy of Shutterstock. Make Concessions to Animal Nature.

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Emme Loves Ami!

Animal Person

And to my surprise, she picked them out of her Whole Foods brand canned food loaded with animal products. And now that she's not eating as much canned food, she'll probably drink more water (either from a scotch glass or the dogs' bowls), but that's to be expected. What a relief!

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Meat, Cancer, and the Cumulative Case for Ethical Vegetarianism

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A brief look at the public outcry concerning Michael Vick’s dog-fighting ring shows just how widely accepted premise (1) is. In addition, the animals are subjected to excruciating mutilations – including branding, dehorning, debeaking, tooth pulling, tail docking, and castration – all performed without anesthesia.