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Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

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Some people are seeking purebred animals or puppies and think these are not available in shelters. In fact, nearly a quarter of all animals in shelters are purebred. Often someone buys an expensive purebred animal and then attempts to breed that animal to recoup their money.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

Choosing the right pet for your child is key. Purebred or mixed breed? It is not necessary to pick a purebred dog for your first pet. Try to find out what breeds are in your dogs background to help you better understand your dog’s behavior. By Dr. Tim Hunt, DVM.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

4 The Love Of Animals

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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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

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It's one that's brought on, no doubt, by the acts of vandalism and intimidation of radical animal-rights groups, but I think it also serves to insulate the research community from any responsibility it might otherwise have to increase transparency and public engagement with the work. But that's now what happened.