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When Choosing A Pup, Research ‘Breeds’ Results

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His large pouty eyes, silky fur-coat, and silly little paws on which he fumbled all over the hay-covered kennel, lured me in like a dog to a bone. Don’t let the dog eat your homework. Before visiting the local animal shelter, I should have done some background research. Finding a diamond in the ‘Ruff’. Protect your pooch.

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Pets Can Change Anyone

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She currently works along with Coffee Home Direct, researching fair-trade green coffee. Maybe you’ve seen those little balls of fur captivate those around you, or maybe you’ve even been captivated yourself. The dogs, they were for working, herding cows, etc. But this was, of course, before I brought my dogs into the picture.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

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Scientific research shows that many animals are very intelligent and have sensory and motor abilities that dwarf ours. Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. Dogs Sniffing Out Disease. As we know, dogs have a keen sense of smell. by Marc Bekoff.

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