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That Awkward Moment With Feral Cats and Family

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I come from a large family: five sisters, two brothers and almost everyone has kids. Most of my family lives in Indiana, but thanks to social media we can easily keep in touch. Case in point: some of my family members have become active with feral cat colony organizations. “They don’t want to be inside.

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If your cat or dog is having a litter, is it ok to keep most or a considerable part of the puppies if you have the conditions, or is there risk of inbreeding in the future?

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Is inbreeding new babies with birth defects inevitable, or do the female and male siblings of either cats or dogs somehow know not to breed with family? submitted by /u/StrongAndPowerful [link] [comments]

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Three High Tech Pet Gadgets

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Electronic Dog Door. If you want to give your dog a little more freedom, and avoid the constant let out/let in your dog requires, installing a dog door that gives him access to the back yard can make you both much happier. The solution is an electronic dog door. Air-Cleaning Litter Box. Horse Microchips.

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Falakhe’s Story

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And the morning before the Mkuze pack of Painted Wolves, or African Wild Dogs, had been very close to one of the park’s few Lions, as far as tracking collars had told. We hadn’t been on the road long before a shout went out that a dog had been seen, and we quickly turned back, and there was my first Painted Wolf in Mkuze.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

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And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. Designate one family member to be responsible for your pet. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. Designate one family member to be responsible for your pet. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets.

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Traveling with pets?

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Whether you’re visiting family or checking out a new vacation spot, does your cat or dog join you? Make sure your dog has enough time outside or your cat has an opportunity to use the litter box before you leave. Take your dog for a nice long walk or play vigorously so she’ll rest on the trip.

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