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A guide to responsible dog ownership

February is not only the month of love but also the month of responsible pet ownership! With that in mind, it's only fair to give man's...
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Your aging dog

  • caring for your old dog
  • November 14, 2011
When your dog becomes old, there are many things that change your life. Everybody copes with them differently. Some people simply have their...
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Is the "imperfect" pet perfect for you?

Los Angeles is a place of beauty ideals taken to extremes (occasionally bizarre extremes). Sometimes we tend to lose track, not just of beauty that...
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Who is the real customer at an animal shelter?

Over the years I've heard people express frustration with the strict adoption process at most private shelters and rescues. Yesterday I read a...
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The number one temptation to resist when adopting a dog

  • Pets
  • February 4, 2009
It’s almost irresistible. You adopt a new dog and the first thing you want to do is show off this important new member of your family to...
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An act of true kindness, rescuing dogs in deadly peril

  • Pets
  • December 16, 2008
Colleen Spalioni went to the shelter in Bakersfield that day looking for one dog – and came home with twenty-seven.Having lost her beloved...
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National Puppy Day: Why you shouldn't buy a puppy from a pet store or breeder

Today is March 23 and that means that today is National Puppy Day. Started in 2006 by Colleen Paige of Pet Lifestyle Expert, today's holiday...
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A web site helps a three legged dog find a new home 1600 miles away!

Tripawds.com Community Coordinates Cross-Country Rescue Road Trip for abandoned three-legged dog on the brink of euthanasia. A three legged rescue...
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This is your chance to vote in the Purina Pro Plan "Doing More For Pets Resuce Stories" contest

10 pets across the country have been chosen as finalists in the Purina Pro Plan “Doing More for Pets” Rescue Stories Contest. The...
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Adoption giving a dog a new life

  • Pets
  • December 8, 2009
Adopting an older dog or a puppy. While many people feel that they want a puppy so that they can raise the dog themselves, a puppy demands a lot of...
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