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Category: Animal Welfare

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Using Facebook to Help Needy Pets? You Might Be Doing It Wrong.

Featured Contributor By Featured ContributorMay 19, 2014May 10, 2019

Fellow animal lovers — help the many pets who are in need of rescue by donating and using your skills.

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Yes, I Bought a Puppy — And No, I Don’t Feel Bad About It

Jennifer Costello By Jennifer CostelloMar 6, 2014May 15, 2020

What bothers me is the social stigma surrounding buying a purebred dog. Is it fair to make someone feel guilty because they didn’t adopt from a shelter?

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Program Shelters Both Families and Pets From Abuse

Jillian Blume By Jillian BlumeSep 19, 2013May 27, 2020

An exclusive look inside the NYC program that is helping individuals and families escape domestic violence, knowing that their pets are safe at their side.

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Recognizing Animal Cruelty and Abuse

Susie Contreras Yuen By Susie Contreras YuenJul 30, 2013August 5, 2019

Would you know if an animal needs help? Read our tips for recognizing animal cruelty and abuse.

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Yes, Kitten Mills Exist — And Here’s How We Can Help Stop Them

Kristine Lacoste By Kristine LacosteApr 4, 2013August 5, 2019

Most people are familiar with puppy mills, but did you know the same conditions apply to cats and kittens?

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The Importance of Getting to Know Your Dog’s Breeder

Xavier A. Santiago By Xavier A. SantiagoMar 26, 2013May 19, 2020

Many breeders have put blood, sweat and tears into their lines. They’re not selling their children, but it sure feels like it. Here are some important tips.

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Want to Donate Money or Set Up an Animal Charity? Here Are 5 Options.

C.D. Watson By C.D. WatsonMar 22, 2013October 21, 2018

The big question for anyone considering setting up an animal charity is, where to start? Here are 5 options for your personal charitable initiative.

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How Buying a Pet Store Puppy Became My Nightmare

C.D. Watson By C.D. WatsonJul 17, 2012March 9, 2020

I once bought a puppy from a pet store. Total impulse buy. What happened after that shook me to my core. This is the story of Maggi May.

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What to Expect When You’re Adopting a Pit Bull

Petful By PetfulFeb 27, 2012January 2, 2020

These unjustly maligned dogs can actually be wonderful family pets, if you give them a chance. Here’s what to expect.

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How to Help Homeless People With Pets

Tamar Love Grande By Tamar Love GrandeSep 20, 2011May 19, 2020

Have you ever wondered how to help homeless people care for their pets on the streets? Hint: There’s more to it than just buying a bag of dog food.

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Purebred Shelter Puppies Are Not a Myth

Tamar Love Grande By Tamar Love GrandeAug 15, 2011May 15, 2020

For anyone who claims there’s no such thing as a purebred shelter puppy, you need to see this. Here are 19 examples — and trust me, there are many more.

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Found a Stray Dog? Here’s What You Can Do.

Tamar Love Grande By Tamar Love GrandeApr 12, 2011May 15, 2020

If you have found a stray dog, follow these steps to make it easier for the dog’s family to find them.

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