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Open post Adopting a Pet During the COVID-19

Adopting a Pet During the COVID-19 Crisis? Read This Checklist.

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMay 27, 2020June 2, 2020

Sadly, animal shelters are beginning to report an uptick in abandoned pets. Please read this pre-adoption checklist before you go get a new pet.

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You Don’t Want Your Dog Anymore. What Do You Do?

By PetfulAug 5, 2019October 11, 2020

It’s a shame you don’t want your dog anymore, but sometimes it simply can’t be helped. Here are a few options for finding your pet a new home.

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June Is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

By Tamar Love GrandeMay 29, 2019May 15, 2020

Even if you can’t adopt a cat, you can celebrate this month with these 5 ideas for supporting cat adoption causes.

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Adopting a Shelter Dog: Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid

By PetfulJul 19, 2017May 15, 2020

Shelter dogs are absolutely worth the effort it takes to integrate them into your home. Here’s what you need to know before adopting a shelter dog.

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Adopting a New Pet

By PetfulJan 10, 2017December 9, 2018

Before you welcome that new furbaby home, make sure you and your household are prepared.

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Adopting a Pet From a Rescue (And Why the Rules Sometimes Seem Wacky)

By Tamar Love GrandeNov 22, 2016May 15, 2020

Have you ever wondered why pet rescues rules are often so weird? Here’s the reason for all the red tape and how you can navigate it.

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When Your Adopted Dog Is Someone’s Lost Pet

By Allison GrayJun 27, 2016January 19, 2019

What happens when a family wants its lost dog back — after you’ve adopted him?

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Here’s Why Pet Adoption Fees Seem So High

By Allison GrayJun 9, 2016June 8, 2016

Even if the cute dog you’ve picked out has been in the animal shelter for only 1 day, you still might pay the full $200. Here’s the reason.

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5 Reasons NOT to Adopt a Dog

By Allison GrayFeb 23, 2016June 2, 2020

Adopting a dog is a wonderful decision and one that will change your life. Just make sure you’re making that decision for the right reasons.

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Is It Better to Adopt 2 Puppies or Just 1?

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMar 18, 2015May 15, 2020

Adopting a pair at the same time is not the best idea. The puppies may seek comfort from each other, not you — which may lead to behavioral problems.

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