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When Choosing A Pup, Research ‘Breeds’ Results

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At an NYC puppy shelter a few weeks ago, my mind was just about made up when I met Chester – The cutest Lab puppy I’d ever seen. His large pouty eyes, silky fur-coat, and silly little paws on which he fumbled all over the hay-covered kennel, lured me in like a dog to a bone. The following is a guest post from Kevin Sloan.

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Pets Can Change Anyone

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She currently works along with Coffee Home Direct, researching fair-trade green coffee. Maybe you’ve seen those little balls of fur captivate those around you, or maybe you’ve even been captivated yourself. Yes, he now goes to bed nightly, curled up with a little puppy called Nova. You can follow her on Twitter @hopesiempre.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

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Scientific research shows that many animals are very intelligent and have sensory and motor abilities that dwarf ours. More research is needed, but initial studies by the Pine Street Foundation and others on using dogs for diagnosis are promising. Grief, friendship, gratitude, wonder, and other things we animals experience.

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