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Little Black is in a large dog kennel, curled up in her litter box, going nowhere near her tasty, stinky canned food, and she will be returned tomorrow. Duffy really needs to be the only pet in the home or perhaps with a female dog (ask just in case--the implication was there). Duffy cannot be in a home with a cat.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Lawmakers, animal control officers and animal welfare organizations need to work together and delve into the origins of shelter subgroups—such as stray, feral or surrendered pets—to address the issues that bring them to the shelter. Lisa Peterson Director of Club Communications, American Kennel Club New York, July 31, 2007

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

But when your shift from one home to another involves a pet, the undertaking becomes even more, err, ruff. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. Designate one family member to be responsible for your pet.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

But when your shift from one home to another involves a pet, the undertaking becomes even more, err, ruff. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. Designate one family member to be responsible for your pet.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

Animals in the tri-state area are euthanized daily, rescue groups are unable to save as many lives as they wish, and animals spend years in boarding kennels while awaiting adopters to fall in love with them. There is an estimated 3-4million pets euthanized each year in US animal shelters. Many of these boarding animals are forgotten.

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