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Getting a Kitten from Kansas

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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. But I can't help wishing she'd go to a shelter and save a cat that needs a family and a home. I am no fan of breeders, I'll admit it.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

Pick a pet that fits your family’s lifestyle – Look at the purpose the pet will serve in your family. 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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Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

4 The Love Of Animals

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. These animals are healthy and very eager to please.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

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Beloved family pet Dalmatian, Pepper, is stolen, and after several weeks of searching is discovered to have been experimented on at a hospital and died on the table when researchers tried to implant her with an experimental cardiac pacemaker. Let's deconstruct: Part I: Where's Pepper? I addressed this one last week.

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Hilary Swank joins Home 4 The Holidays

4 The Love Of Animals

If you are considering adding a pet to your family as a gift, PLEASE consider adoption from shelters and rescue first. You won’t just be giving an amazing gift to your family, but you will be saving a life as well. More than 25 percent of all dogs in shelters are purebreds. The goal is to find homes for 1.5