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5 Vital Questions When Adopting A Rescue Dog

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Rarely do shelters know anything about the dog’s history when they first come in and the longer a dog lives at the shelter the more impact it will have on their emotional well-being. The longer a dog is at the shelter the more it will impact their emotional state. 1) What is the dog’s temperament?

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On Helping Individuals and Utilitarianism

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Or paid for food for a year at a rescue kennel. Of course, I have an emotional attachment to that one individual, Violet Rays. Or printed thousands of copies of vegan leaflets. I've never met Bella , the orange tabby pictured above whose people abused her and tried to declaw her with pliers.

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On tonight, Dog Whisperer and DogTown!

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When Handsome Dan arrived, he suffered from a crippling fear of people and had been known to face his kennel wall for hours on end. While many of the Vick dogs have made steady progress, one in particular has been a challenge for DogTown manager John Garcia.

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Are you ready to get a dog?

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But, putting emotions aside, owning a dog is a massive responsibility and requires considerable thought before you make the commitment. Before emotions take over, you need to dig deep into the rational part of your brain. Can you afford to keep your dog in a kennel for that duration? Ask questions. Is it even fair to get a dog?

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