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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. Tags: breeders. I am no fan of breeders, I'll admit it.

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Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

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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.

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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. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language. Let's deconstruct: Part I: Where's Pepper?

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Hilary Swank joins Home 4 The Holidays

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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. Tags: events rescues. 1, 2009 and Jan.