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Animal WelfareAug 16, 2024
5 Valid Reasons for Denying Pet Adoption: Why NOT to Adopt a Pet
Understand the valid reasons for denying pet adoption and how these considerations can help you make an informed decision before welcoming a dog into your life.
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareMar 3, 2015
7 Questions for an Animal Shelter Manager
The manager of an animal shelter deals with a lot of responsibility every day. But in the end, are the rewards worth the heartache?
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareSep 12, 2015
Dogs on Deployment: Keeping Military Families Together
This charity works to ensure that military members who get deployed don't have to give up their pets permanently.
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Kristine Lacoste
Animal WelfareApr 19, 2016
In My Experience, All Dogs Can Bite
My personal encounters with aggressive dogs have spanned all ages, sizes and breeds.
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareFeb 13, 2018
Starting a Dog Rescue Group: A Beginner's Guide
Hard truth: Starting a dog rescue group is a huge a labor of love. But it's totally worth it. Begin your research here.
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Kristen Youngs
Animal WelfareAug 29, 2018
Dog Cloning: Scientific Breakthrough or Unethical Practice?
With Barbra Streisand giving credibility to this icky practice, dog cloning might become a legitimate choice for pet lovers. But don't fall for it.
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Animal WelfareJul 17, 2019
Layla, One of the Last Rescued "Vicktory Dogs," Has Died
Twelve years after the Michael Vick dogfighting ring was discovered and busted, we salute the heroes who changed the world's perception of dogs like these.
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Jillian Blume
Animal WelfareAug 15, 2011
Purebred Shelter Puppies Are Not a Myth
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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Tamar Love Grande
Animal WelfareMar 6, 2014
Yes, I Bought a Puppy — And No, I Don't Feel Bad About It
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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