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Getting a Kitten from Kansas

Critter News

I think there are many disreputable breeders, I think they are increasing a bloated supply of pets, and I think there are many purebreds already available from shelters. My division director loves Norwegian Forest Cats. The woman still gets teary-eyed over a cat she lost 10 years ago to illness and these animals are like her children.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

Start with easier pets – Many people don’t want to start with the responsibility of a dog or cat. Purebred or mixed breed? It is not necessary to pick a purebred dog for your first pet. With purebred animals, it is especially important to do your research and make sure the pet fits your family’s lifestyle.

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The Cookie and Coco Caper

Critter News

My boss couldn't take the dogs because he already has a very needy dog, a cat and a new baby. I have 5 cats and 3 hamsters, but still emailed my husband asking if we could take 2 labs. Luckily, I have a coworker who volunteers with Seattle Purebred Rescue. But he was worried. It was a very effective email and so believable.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

4 The Love Of Animals

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. Shift-It Tip: If you’re set on a purebred dog or cat, buy one from a rescue association instead of getting a pedigree from a breeder.

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10 Reasons Street Dogs Deserve to be Defended

4 The Love Of Animals

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!) It doesn’t matter if we were born in an Indian slum or to an American purebred.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

Animal Person

He's right with his implication that stopping the seizing of pets and strays simply created a more efficient, effective means of commodifying and torturing dogs and cats. Engber writes of experimenting on cats and on the "furtive language" vivisectionists use to decrease the emotional impact of what they do. Maybe on paper.

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Hilary Swank joins Home 4 The Holidays

4 The Love Of Animals

1, has helped more than 713,828 cats, dogs and other animals find homes. Nearly 4 million orphaned dogs and cats will be euthanized this year due to shelter over-crowding and lack of awareness about the importance of pet adoption. More than 25 percent of all dogs in shelters are purebreds. The goal is to find homes for 1.5