Critter News
FEBRUARY 28, 2009
They only had until March 5 because the apartment they were moving to would not allow dogs. My boss couldn't take the dogs because he already has a very needy dog, a cat and a new baby. Luckily, I have a coworker who volunteers with Seattle Purebred Rescue. Some rescuers think it's simply a dog-hater.
Critter News
OCTOBER 6, 2009
They are two dogs that once needed to be adopted. Someone told us it involved Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue. Tags: Cookie and Coco. We are once again getting a lot of hits over the saga of Cookie and Coco. They eventually were (in 2007, I believe. But, the story won't die. You can read about our coverage of it here.
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Critter News
MARCH 14, 2009
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. She could try to find a purebred that's been left at a shelter because that frequently happens. Tags: breeders. I am no fan of breeders, I'll admit it.
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 1, 2010
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.
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 10, 2009
Some people are seeking purebred animals or puppies and think these are not available in shelters. In fact, nearly a quarter of all animals in shelters are purebred. Often someone buys an expensive purebred animal and then attempts to breed that animal to recoup their money. Tags: guest post.
Animal Person
JUNE 8, 2009
For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Part II: Man Cuts Dog. Maybe on paper.
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 21, 2009
An animal lover herself, she adopted her dog Rumi! 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. Tags: events rescues. 1, 2009 and Jan.
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