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False Pregnancies In Dogs

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Behavioral changes – This is most noticeable right before she would be due to give birth. She may become territorial and protective of these “puppies”, which can actually cause problems for some households. If you have no intention of breeding your dog, the best and most responsible thing to do is have her spayed.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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Nonprofit pet protection groups would manage the program and be responsible for ensuring that cat caretakers take the required steps. Several members of the Audubon Society said the plan fails to answer questions about how cats will be managed and what rights neighbors will have if the cats become a nuisance. First amendment rights?

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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

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It may feel threatened, and animals that feel threatened instinctually protect themselves. For example, the petting a dog’s tail; an abuser may have done something violent to the dog’s tail, and the dog may try to protect itself when you touch it there. This will allow you to ensure that the dog’s new home is the right home.

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