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Guest post: Dog Adoption

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If you’re going to adopt a shelter dog, it’s important that you do your homework beforehand, so you choose the right dog for your family. There really is no hurry, and it’s important that everyone is happy with the dog you adopt. Guest post: Dog Adoption originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on February 2, 2010.

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Guest Post: Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People

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Unfortunately, a recession also means that less people are adopting from or donating to shelters. You can volunteer at your local shelter (anything from clerical work to grooming to caring for pets until they go to their adoptive home) or put together a fundraiser to help out. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to help.

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5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti

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Adopt a displaced pet. If you’re looking for a pet, consider adopting a cat or dog displaced by the recent disasters. Petfinder.com lists animals for adoption. 5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on March 29, 2010. Spread the word…and pray.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

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Early Adopter. The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities.

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Star studded Valentine Doggie Dinner Party

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Adoptable dogs from Posh Pets Rescue were there to promote pet adoption, as well as the winner of the “My Doggie Valentine&# contest, a Brussels Griffon named Ouzo. The donation will help support Adopt-a-Pet.com’s mission to find forever homes for homeless dogs. A cause that is near and dear to our hearts!

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Bow Wow!

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Steven Holcomb (the gold winning captain of the US Olympic Bobsled team) actually decided to adopt Bailey , the Golden Retriever he met during the segment. We are huge animal adoption advocates, so we were excited to hear about Bailey’s adoption. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on April 27, 2010.

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Cute of the Day: Alexis and Jacob

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We walked into the Adopt a Pet in Knoxville Tennessee and fell in love with Alexis and Jacob. We challenge all emptynesters in Knoxville Tennessee to do something awesome and adopt a pet. Thanks Karen for sharing your cute dogs, and for putting out the challenge to other emptynesters to adopt a furry friend or two!

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