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Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

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Q: Although there are literally millions of pets in shelters, pounds and other ‘temporary housing’, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. A: Many people who want to get a pet just are not aware of how many pets are available at shelters.

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Urban Resource Institute and Purina Unveil the Purina Play Haven

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Studies show that as many as 48% of domestic violence victims stay in abusive situations out of fear of what would happen if they left their pets behind, and more than 70% of pet owners who enter shelter report that the abuser has threatened, injured, or killed family pets.

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7 Tips for Creating a Dog-Friendly Yard

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The following tips will help you create a beautiful yard where you and your dog can happily coexist. While the focus of your landscaping design may revolve around creating an attractive atmosphere and making humans comfortable, the family dog deserves consideration as well. Avoid Poisonous Plants and Materials.

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Easter and Bunnies

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Bunnies are the third highest animal found at shelters. Complete with great tips on how to decide if a pet bunny is right for you. And as always, if you decide a bunny is the right pet for your family, please check Petfinder.com to find a bunny in need of a good home. 5 Ways to Help the Easter Bunny.

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Back to school blues?

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But there’s one thing people often forget about: the family pet. Pet Care gives the following tips to take right now to help avoid the Back-to-School funk for pets. Also consider having the cat sleep with a different family member so they’re less attached to the kids. We thought these were all great tips.

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82-foot-long “Rescue Rig” on Way to Missouri

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Red Star, which has a nearly century-long legacy of animal relief, is reaching out with critical help and on-the-ground sheltering and support services to assist with emergency operations and provide much-needed care for innocent animal victims. The Red Star team will also be assisting at the Emergency Animal Shelter. Helens and 9/11.

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The Long Reach of the Poor Knights

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Because the conditions were good we started the day diving a site called the Sugarloaf, a mass of rock at the southern tip of the Poor Knight chain. Fortunately we stopped for lunch in a sheltered bay and I recovered in time for my next dive. The exposed location meant it can only be dived during calmer days.