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Pet Adoption -- Animal shelters can be a good source of many different types of fine quality pets. Most shelters accept dogs and cats, and some also accept birds, small mammals and even horses.
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Dog Rescue: Is it Right for You? -- Ever had a hankering for a certain breed of dog? Not an obsession, mind you - not the sort of longing that would send you rushing to a breeder, thousand-dollar-bill in your sweaty palm - but just a gentle appreciation for the virtues of the Poodle, Pug or Pyrenean Mastiff?
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Animals are Forever -- Throughout the course of my life, I've encountered my own share of dogs. From early childhood days, I recall having several dogs that stayed temporarily with us until my dad's next military assignment. Though my parents took good care of our animals, military life was unsuitable for animal adoptions as in most cases, animals were not permitted to go back overseas with us; thus we were inevitably forced to find homes for our pets.
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Make Way for the Easter Bunny -- After Santa Claus, one of America’s biggest cultural icons is the Easter Bunny. Every year young kids wait excitedly to find eggs that the Bunny left behind. They get their picture taken with men in Bunny suits, or even with obviously tranquilized rabbits.
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Why a Rescue Dog May Save Your Life -- The day that you visit a dog shelter or dog rescue and make the decision to bring a new dog home may well be the day that you save two lives, the dog's and your own!
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Adopting an Older Dog -- Making the decision to share your home with a canine is one step towards a rewarding experience. Why not take the next big step and adopt an older large breed dog. There are many beautiful large breed older dogs that are just waiting for someone to invite them into their home. They will repay you many times over with love and devotion.
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Animal Adoption: Costs, Benefits and Considerations -- Adopting an animal can be an excellent choice for pet lovers. The advantages of adopting are numerous; costs are lower than buying a pet, animal shelters offer a large variety of companion animals, most mixed breed animals do not inherit breed specific health issues, older animals in shelters already have developed personalities and therefore it’s easier to find a pet that will match with your lifestyle, older pets will be spayed or neutered and vaccinated, you may receive discounts for spay or neuter programs if you adopt a young pet, you can adopt a bonded animal pair or litter mates at reduced cost, and shelter workers are genuinely concerned that you find the right pet for your lifestyle.
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Purebred Cat Adoption: Costs, Benefits and Considerations -- The “Bad News” - many people purchase animals without considering the long term requirements of proper pet care, the “Good News” - this creates an opportunity for you to purchase a purebred cat at a fraction of the cost.
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Purebred Dog Adoption: Costs, Benefits and Considerations -- Breed specific rescue organization, which are privately funded, have grown in recent years. There are many types and varieties of purebred dogs available for adoption. There are several advantages to adopting a purebred dog; costs, developed personalities, free expert advice on the breed, reduced medical costs, and a free turn in policy (If for any reason the adoption does not work, the animal may be returned to the shelter).
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Pet Selection: 4 Questions to Consider Before You Purchase or Adopt an Animal -- Sharing your life and home with a pet can add a lot of joy and pleasure provided you pick the right pet and are able to provide the care needed. There are several ways to find a pet; you can purchase from a breeder, adopt an animal from a shelter or adopt a pet from a breed specific rescue group.
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Pomeranian Adoption Homes -- Pomeranian adoption homes provide a safe, reliable place for owners to take their dogs to in order to find a home as well as provide medical care.
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Eight Things to Consider When Adopting a Shelter Dog -- A fully grown shelter dog may already be house trained, trained in basic obedience and be past the teething stage. That means no messes in the house, no damaged furniture and a dog that listens to it's owner.
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