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5 Vital Questions When Adopting A Rescue Dog

4 The Love Of Animals

With the growing awareness of pet overpopulation more and more families are choosing to adopt a shelter dog and save a life. A dog’s temperament will dictate the type of interaction you can expect from your pet on a daily basis so don’t rush through this process. 2) Does he get along well with other dogs/cats?

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

4 The Love Of Animals

With June 1 marking the first day of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season, it’s crucial to raise awareness about the importance of planning for pets’ safety before it’s too late. Canned dog/cat food. - Pet toy. - Pet blanket. Doggy bags (can also be used for cat litter clean-up). VCA veterinarian Donna J.

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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

Animal Person

And I received confirmation of something I've known since 2004, when we adopted retired racing greyhound, Violet Rays: That there's sort of a critical period for dog-behavior acquisition, and if it's missed, the dog isn't likely to mature into the type of loving being whose behavior we've come to associate with "pet" dogs. And he details why.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

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But when your shift from one home to another involves a pet, the undertaking becomes even more, err, ruff. And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. Designate one family member to be responsible for your pet.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

But when your shift from one home to another involves a pet, the undertaking becomes even more, err, ruff. And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. Designate one family member to be responsible for your pet.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

Animals in the tri-state area are euthanized daily, rescue groups are unable to save as many lives as they wish, and animals spend years in boarding kennels while awaiting adopters to fall in love with them. There is an estimated 3-4million pets euthanized each year in US animal shelters. Fostering is a wonderful experience.

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