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When Is a Dog Unadoptable?

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One day while I was volunteering I met a little pit bull puppy who was recovering from a spaying. The puppy seemed too thin to me so I asked about her story. All eight of the puppies were in foster care. I had a couple of dogs when I was a kid, but I mostly grew up with cats. To me, that means a lot.

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Dogtown: So Far So Good

Critter News

The first episode featured three dogs: Noche, a terrier who displayed food and people aggression; Willa, a puppy mill rescued Scottie with neurological problems and a cute wobble; and Wiley, a rescued dog who loses a leg because of a hit-and-run. My hands-on experience is with small mammals/critters and cats.

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Dog Whisperer and Philly Undercover Premiere Jan 7, 2012

4 The Love Of Animals

Armed with a hidden camera and a borrowed puppy, the team arrests an underground veterinarian suspected of illegal ear cropping and responds to an extreme case of animal hoarding, where 15 cats are found living in unbearable conditions. Philly Undercover: Fight Night. Saturday, January 7, at 10 p.m.

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10 Reasons Street Dogs Deserve to be Defended

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Except for the poor pit bulls, street dogs are about the most vilified canines on the planet. Let me tell you – I’ve met some street dogs who curl up with cats and babies, and I’ve met some pet dogs (like my human’s grandmother’s Chihuahua!) Millions of American street dogs (and cats!)

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4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

4 The Love Of Animals

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. But adopting a pet is a huge responsibility and is very similar to adopting a child.

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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

Animal Person

This includes horses, cats and cows. However, I have to disagree with page 78's: "Will a cat comfort you when you are sad? My experience says otherwise (particularly with my childhood kitty, Brady), but generally speaking Masson's depiction of cats is accurate. And he details why. He might, but I would not count on it."

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