Critter News

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Hey, if it's important enough to mention in his speech that he was getting a puppy, it's important enough for us to talk about it. He did say in the past that he would adopt a dog. Let's hope he sends a progressive message by giving a shelter dog a new home. Tags: Obama dogs. Maybe he could get two.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 15, 2009

This is a great article, and while it is geared towards the new dog at the White House, the tips are important for anyone who is getting ready to welcome a new furry friend into the family. 12 Tips for the Obama Family and Their New Adopted Dog, Bo. But first, if adopted, determine what the dog was previously used to.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

It shares the adopt/rescue message! American Authors have teamed up with BarkBox to create this super cute puppy love inspired video for “Best Day of My Life”, and that’s not all! Enjoy the video, and hey, why not give American Authors a like on Facebook too and leave them a big THANK YOU for helping the rescue dogs!

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 25, 2010

I recently got a chance to read a charming new book called The Dog Who Healed a Family: And Other True Animal Stories That Warm the Heart & Touch the Soul. But this book doesn’t just feature dogs, there are stories of all kinds of animals. The book features short stories of animals who have touched the lives of people.

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Critter News

APRIL 14, 2009

There is a bit of a drama around the adoption of the Portuguese (yay!) Water Dog puppy Bo. Some are saying that President Obama broke his promise to get a rescue dog. Others are accusing him of getting a dog from a breeder. Bo is not really a rescue dog. But he wasn't really adopted from a breeder either.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 26, 2011

Pedigree is resurrecting is insanely successful Write a Post, Help a Dog program. In 2010, 391 bloggers wrote about the program and with each post, Pedigree donated 20 pounds of its Healthy Longevity dog food to shelter animals. Here is a list: Sharon Castellanos at Grouchy Puppy. Ryan Rice at Houston Dog Blog.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

is a great series of books about adopted/rescued dogs. Each book is breed specific, sharing stories of those who love the breed and have adopted dogs through rescue. From rescued puppy mill dogs, to people who felt rescued by their dogs, the stories all have one thing in common; rescue dogs rule!

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 26, 2011

At an NYC puppy shelter a few weeks ago, my mind was just about made up when I met Chester – The cutest Lab puppy I’d ever seen. His large pouty eyes, silky fur-coat, and silly little paws on which he fumbled all over the hay-covered kennel, lured me in like a dog to a bone. Don’t let the dog eat your homework.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 20, 2012

It turns out that people are not the only ones, who can adopt children – animals are good at this as well. Especially it is associated with dogs, which may raise kids of other species and even of scary and dangerous representatives of wildlife! Puma rejected her children and they were given to Mary.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Do you have an older cat or dog sharing your home? And who can resist the precious gray muzzle of an older dog? For kittens and puppies, most any time is play time. Older pets still need love and attention, but they don’t require babysitting like a frisky puppy or curious kitten. November is Senior Pet Month.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 9, 2012

Did you just adopt a dog? Maybe you or someone you know is adding a puppy to their family soon? The It’s a Dog’s Life Journal: A Journal of Our First Year Together by Knock Knock is an adorable way to record all those firsts together. It is hard bound, with a place to put your dog’s photo in the front.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 20, 2013

Did you just adopt a dog? Maybe you or someone you know is adding a puppy to their family soon? The It’s a Dog’s Life Journal: A Journal of Our First Year Together by Knock Knock is an adorable way to record all those firsts together. books dogs gifts for pet lovers giveaways' a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Animal Person

APRIL 11, 2009

. * In 2003, police in Warwickshire, England, opened a garden shed and found a whimpering, cowering dog. Geoff and the other sanctuary staff went to work with two aims to restore the dog to full health, and to win her trust. They named her Jasmine, and they started to think about finding her an adoptive home.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It entailed an aerial fabric performance (think Cirque du Soleil or that hotel commercial with the lady swinging from the drapes) set to beautiful music by animal advocate Marilyn Milano and a slide show about puppy mills and volunteering with rescues. Proceeds from the show will be used to further Up For Pups animal advocacy efforts.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

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. Incredible Bulk.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 2, 2011

On May 5, 2010, I adopted a two-year-old poodle/terrier mix from our local shelter, Animal Allies. Within weeks, with lots of love, patience, and socializing with other tenants and pets, she was a totally different dog. Ever since I got her, she’s been an absolutely wonderful dog. My name is Jan. I named her Angel.

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Animal Ethics

JUNE 17, 2007

To the Editor: “ My Dog Days ,” by Arthur Phillips (Op-Ed, June 10), gave me those warm, fuzzy feelings and made my eyes tear. There are puppies with puppy breath and slobbery kisses; young dogs with enthusiasm, devotion and intelligence; older dogs with patience, loyalty and wisdom.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 10, 2009

Common Questions About Pet Adoption. Q: Although there are literally millions of pets in shelters, pounds and other ‘temporary housing’, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. Often these puppies or kittens are not placed in homes, and end up in the shelter.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 14, 2013

No dog is happier to be rescued. She put a dog bed outside with some food and water, and I’d see her checking on me about every five minutes. We dogs are wired by nature to be humans’ companions. After all, dogs have the longest history of co-habitation with humans of any animal. Get a street dog. I was safe.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

When I agreed to read and review Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson's THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING (Harper 2010), the regal Charles Hobson Booger, III was still with us. He was adopted by the Masson family and was apparently the most loving dog all who met him had ever had the pleasure of being licked by. But let's back up a bit.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 19, 2011

In fact, quite the opposite—my personal story of owning two lovely rescue dogs for several years will make you uncomfortable. My story begins with Biscuit, a German shepherd mix whom I adopted four years ago. And it wasn’t until a shelter volunteer popped his head in, asking “Are you gonna get that dog or what?

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 3, 2011

A puppy at a shelter in Oklahoma survived being euthanized (sadly, the same can’t be said for the little pups siblings). Now named Wall-E, the puppy has a Facebook page, and tons of people lined up to adopt him. Stories like this, of dogs overcoming amazing odds, are both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Right before Christmas on December 23rd, orphan dogs and cats available for adoption visited the New York Stock Exchange to ring the closing bell and raise awareness for pet adoption! Current Adoption Update: Dog/Puppy 467,015. Total estimated adoptions 878,812. million animals find loving homes.

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 6, 2007

,” by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Editorial Observer, July 30), is right: “The rate at which dogs are purchased and euthanized in this country is not a sign of our affection for them. Every time someone buys a puppy or kitten from a breeder, a shelter animal loses its chance at a home and pays with its life. It’s a sign of our indifference.”

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Animal Person

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Violet Rays is not a kid dog. So when we adopted a human baby we knew we'd have to teach that human to avoid Violet. The growing little human in the house was basically taught to stay far away from dogs and respect their space. We weren't planning to adopt another. And he's child friendly. We want to see the tiger!"

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

ALDF points to the following examples for why a registry is needed to help animal guardians, law enforcement and shelters protect their animals: Robert Rydzewski : In 2004, the then 29-year-old upstate New Yorker shot his neighbor’s dog in the face twice. Two months later, he killed another neighbor’s Welsh Corgi with an ax.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

They have a lot of other really fun costumes too, and many other Halloween items including dog treats that look every bit as yummy as the decorated cookies you see in bakeries for humans! Sugar Chic Couture also designes custom, SWAG sets for major events, puppy “pawties&# and luxury hotels.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Testicular, uterine and ovarian cancer pose serious health risks to dogs, and are difficult to treat. Even when your veterinarian is able to successfully treat the condition, your dog will likely undergo months of uncomfortable treatment and you will spend thousands of dollars. Many dog owners struggle with dogs who escape and wander.

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