4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Pet Supplies Plus is teaming up with local animal shelters to host a monumental Adopt-a-Pet Weekend on October 19-20. Coinciding with National Pet Adoption Month and its annual October Donation Drive, the goal of Adopt-a-Pet Weekend is to place countless deserving pets with forever homes.

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Critter News

APRIL 14, 2009

There is a bit of a drama around the adoption of the Portuguese (yay!) He came from a breeder and did not have a successful first placement, but his is nowhere near the tough stories we hear about in shelters. But he wasn't really adopted from a breeder either. Water Dog puppy Bo. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Here's our position.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

This Thursday, you can be a light for pets waiting in shelters. By uniting animal lovers across the world on one very special day, we can help raise awareness about animal adoption, and hopefully save the lives of more pets. Remember to invite friends and family to do the same. ADOPT A PET! Always adopt.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Together with the ASPCA, their Rescues and Runways program hopes to find homes for pets, and raise money for shelters. August 20, 2009) – The struggling economy is taking its toll on animal shelters across the country. In response, maurices is launching a nation-wide effort to support local shelters and the animals they help.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

With so many loving animals waiting for homes, we would love to encourage you to adopt a pet. And if you can’t add a pet to your family right now, you can help a shelter with just a click of the mouse! Be sure to vote for a shelter to win a donation thanks to PAL. Please think adoption/rescue first.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

But as I began my search for a new family member at local shelters, I noticed that something was terribly wrong—I couldn’t hold the dogs I was considering adopting for more than 5 minutes before going into a sneezing convulsion. That said, below are some really good choices allergy-sufferers should consider adopting: 1.

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Critter News

JANUARY 26, 2012

MEXICO CITY – Animal rights activists staged a protest against the sale of pets in Mexico City, urging residents to adopt dogs and other animals instead of buying them. Eight of every 10 dogs sold in Mexico end up in the streets, with most of them having been family pets at some point, official figures show.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 14, 2011

However, that doesn’t mean they can’t make great companions for the right adoptive family. Sadly, however, one of the reasons people are hesitant to adopt these dogs is because of the assumption that such dogs are always “damaged goods,&# and can’t be re-trained. We had to get that under control.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 16, 2011

Bunnies are the third highest animal found at shelters. A blog hop around some fun animal blogs to help encourage adoption of house bunnies. And as always, if you decide a bunny is the right pet for your family, please check Petfinder.com to find a bunny in need of a good home. 5 Ways to Help the Easter Bunny.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

5K Run/Walk, Kid’s Fun Run and Adoption Celebration. Because of foreclosures, the city shelters are in crisis and flooded with animals – which, in turn, has dramatically increased the euthanasia rate. 4th ANNUAL “RACE FOR THE RESCUES” FUNDRASIER. Co-Hosted by Jane Lynch andCarrie Ann Inaba. 1 Mile non-competitive Kids Fun Run.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 29, 2010

Local shelters and rescue organizations take in animals displaced from earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, house fires, and other tragedies. 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. Donate Food.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 3, 2010

Sasha, adopted at approximately nine months old, has taken roughly thirteen years to trust humans enough to be stroked while she’s standing on the floor. I’m an author, good character names are fair game) joined the family and something rather miraculous happened. The work of shelters and breed rescue organizations is vital.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 2, 2012

Pets can be a bigger commitment than many people expect, between adoption, health care, training, and environment, there are a lot of variables to consider. Fido Pet Adoptions (iOS, Android). You can search by breed, age, gender, and size, so you can easily narrow down to animals that are more likely to fit with your home and family.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 27, 2010

But there’s one thing people often forget about: the family pet. Also consider having the cat sleep with a different family member so they’re less attached to the kids. Sadly, some of these pets end up in shelters. Please always consider adoption first when you decided to add a furry or feathered friend to your family.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 19, 2009

We provide education about the breed to private individuals interested in adopting, and to shelters as well, in an effort to help ensure the integrity of the breed as a whole. We provide vetting, transportation, and foster homes for each dog in need, until he or she can be carefully matched to an approved home.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 24, 2009

Beginning on the kickoff day of Saturday, May 30, 2009 Washington DC Week for the Animals will be bringing together educators, animal shelters, humane organizations, zoos, sanctuaries, restaurants, businesses, students, musicians, artists, community leaders, decision makers and caring citizens in an action-packed compassionate week of community activities (..)

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Bringing a dog into the family is no small decision. If you have a family, you’ll also want to find dogs that are good with kids. Mixed breeds can also have wonderful personalities, so playing with dogs in need of adoption at the local shelter could find you a good match!

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 30, 2011

Pick a pet that fits your family’s lifestyle – Look at the purpose the pet will serve in your family. Many mutts you can get from the pound or animal shelter make terrific pets. I strongly encourage people to adopt pound and shelter animals. Choose pets that are easy to care for.

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 8, 2008

Dogs form attachments to their families and thrive on consistency. Dog lovers who are unable to make a lifelong commitment to a pet can volunteer with animal shelters and rescue groups, and provide foster care in their home for an animal awaiting permanent adoption.

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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. In fact, nearly a quarter of all animals in shelters are purebred.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 26, 2014

NEW JERSEY – Animal shelters are full, they have no space, they often have no money, and they have a small amount of dedicated volunteers. There is an estimated 3-4million pets euthanized each year in US animal shelters. There is a strong lack of homes willing to open their doors to fostering a shelter pet.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Founded by Helen Woodward Animal Center and supported by Iams, the Iams Home 4 the Holidays campaign began in 1999 with just 14 participating animal shelters in San Diego County. An animal lover herself, she adopted her dog Rumi! You won’t just be giving an amazing gift to your family, but you will be saving a life as well.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 4, 2012

For each heartwarming adoption story shared in this comment thread Iams will donate 10 meals to shelter pets! Just share your adoption stories and you will be helping animals that are waiting for their forever homes. Cute photos and helping shelter animals? Are you ready for this? That’s right!

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Wouldn't you want to know if a violent or repeat animal abuser were living next door to you and your family? Keep your animals and your families safe. It sounds like they are calling for an animal abuse equivalent of the sex offender registry. I think it's a great idea.

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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! Also joining the group was the Iams Home 4 the Holidays Adoption Angel Jack with his adopted dog Jane (Jack adopted Jane from Bideawee in October).

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

But, pets also become bona fide family members with which we establish genuine relationships—incomparable emotional bonds that can have extraordinarily positive physical and psychological impacts on humans. Retirement, illness, death, and moves can take away close friends and family members. Below, Paul Mann, Founder and CEO of FETCH!

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2010

I will provide him/her with food, water, shelter and love. Christi Drue Dunlap created LUCKY ME to educate families about how, while exciting, integrating an animal into your life is a very big undertaking. This is a lovely and valuable book for families who are really thinking about or have just adopted a new pet.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 11, 2010

First Days After Dog Adoption. Be patient and set clear rules that have to be obeyed by all family members. OK, I ‘m ready for adoption. First, you can search for animals in need at the local shelter. There you can find listings from shelters, rescue organizations, and other individuals. So where to find a dog?”.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 7, 2013

Rock & Rawhide , the charity that helps increase adoption levels of dogs and cats in shelters, announced today that it is included in Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C)’s latest advertising campaign, “New York’s Kindest” for their donations and assistance in increasing adoption levels through distraction therapy.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 24, 2011

ASPCA , Joplin Humane Society to Host Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets. Nearly 600 cats and dogs looking for permanent homes during major pet adoption event June 25 – 26. WHERE : Emergency Animal Shelter located next to the Joplin Humane Society (140 E. Emperor Lane, Joplin, Mo.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 25, 2010

Assuming that the fish are kept in a large aquarium that mimics their natural habitat, and that the keeper treats the fish as family (as they would a rescued dog, cat, rabbit, etc.), I adopted the cats before I became a vegan, and although I don't like the fact that they eat other animals, it is my responsibility to keep them healthy.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 3, 2010

Through our foundation and shelter we got surgery for little Chi that same day. He’s currently residing with a loving foster family but the good news is he has just been adopted to a family in Canada!! Even though he slept outside their gate every night and tried to get back in every day, they didn’t care.

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 16, 2013

I come from a large family: five sisters, two brothers and almost everyone has kids. Most of my family lives in Indiana, but thanks to social media we can easily keep in touch. Case in point: some of my family members have become active with feral cat colony organizations. “They don’t want to be inside.

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