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Must-Have Apps for the Avid Pet Lover

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Pets can be a bigger commitment than many people expect, between adoption, health care, training, and environment, there are a lot of variables to consider. You can search by breed, age, gender, and size, so you can easily narrow down to animals that are more likely to fit with your home and family. Cost: free). Pet First Aid (iPhone).

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Guest post: Dog Adoption

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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. 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. Be realistic about your lifestyle.

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Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

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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. A: Many people who want to get a pet just are not aware of how many pets are available at shelters.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

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The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Most shelter animals are spayed or neutered, have been treated for worms, and have at least their first set of shots. Early Adopter.

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Traveling With Your Pets

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Train them ahead of time. Some airlines will restrict certain breeds from entering the cabin, requiring that they be carried below. Rob Toledo loves all things dog and works at a local shelter in the Pacific Northwest hoping to see as many dogs get adopted as possible so they can join their forever homes. And your pet will too.

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

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And then, we are immersed into the history of falconry–the beauty and wonder of these birds and the “art” of training them and hunting with them traveled from Europe to the Middle East, translating eventually into a new sport–falcon racing. The Falcon Thief has come along at a good time.

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What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds: A Book Review

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What the Owl Knows is organized into nine chapters: introduction, adaptation (including vision and flight), research and researchers, vocalization, courtship and breeding, roosting and migration, cognition, and two chapters on owls and humans–captive owls (not zoos, educational owls) and owls in our cultural history.

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