Adoption (193)
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Blind Chihuahua and Her Seeing-Eye Dog Need a Home Together
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, May 16, 2012Sarah, a blind Chihuahua, has her own guide dog — a Papillon mix named Max. And now the two are looking for a forever home -- together. “When you watch them, there’s no way… Full Article ›
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ASPCA Study Decodes How Adopters Pick Shelter Pets
By Shayna Meliker, Apr 19, 2012It might have been her eyes, or the way he moseyed up to the front of his cage. The reasons differ, but many pet parents will tell you they immediately knew that their shelter animal was "the… Full Article ›
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National Pet Day 2012 — Adopt, Don't Shop!
By Kristen Seymour, Apr 11, 2012Today marks the sixth annual National Pet Day, founded by celebrity pet lifestyle expert and animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige and sponsored by Animal Miracle Foundation and Network, and the… Full Article ›
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Overcoming Loss: How a Family Found Room in Their Hearts For a New Cat Named Virgil
By Wendi Aarons, Apr 10, 2012A few days before Christmas, our beloved 19 ½-year-old cat, Dickens, passed away after a quick decline. My husband, Chris, and I were beyond devastated to lose our sweet calico girl whom… Full Article ›
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10 Things to Consider Before Bringing Home That Easter Bunny
By Michelle Leifer, Apr 3, 2012With Easter less than a week away, it can be tempting to buy a furry bunny to round out your child’s holiday basket. But, as adorable as they are, rabbits are more than just a seasonal… Full Article ›
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Be a Pinup for Pit Bulls!
By Kristen Seymour, Mar 29, 2012
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Want to Adopt a Pekingese or Another Westminster Winning Breed? Try a Shelter
By Laura Cross, Apr 17, 2012After watching all the dogs strut their stuff at the Westminster Dog Show, it's hard not to search for the nearest Pekingese breeder to find a dog like Best in Show winner Malachy. If canine… Full Article ›
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Pet Matchmaking Service Creates Successful Love Connections
By Nora Zelevansky, Apr 25, 2012They say that beauty is skin deep. Apparently, the same goes for cuteness, which is why the ASPCA’s Meet Your Match pet pairing program — designed to match pet and human personalities… Full Article ›
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Love Letter to Felix the Dachshund
By Liz Ozaist, Feb 14, 2012I still remember the winter night that he came into my life. It wasn’t exactly a typical storybook new romance — but I certainly fell for him. Hard. He was the runt of the… Full Article ›
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For These Puppy Bowl Shelter Stars, the Real Win Came With Finding Forever Homes
By Laura Cross, Feb 9, 2012Sunday’s Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet was an exciting event with some fierce competition for whom to call cutest. The crowd went wild over the touchdowns scored by puppy MVP Fumble, while… Full Article ›
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Who Says Tough Guys Don't Have Soft Spots for Animals in Need?
By Linda Fiorella, Feb 17, 2012Tattoos, fast driving, hard drinking. Everyone knows that you don't mess with tough guys. Do not touch their motorcycle. Do not dent their car. And whatever you do, never let them see you… Full Article ›
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Should We Adopt an Adult Dog, or Hold Out for a Puppy?
By Dr. Marty Becker , Jan 31, 2012Q. My daughter wants a puppy, but we've looked at the shelter a couple times and most of the dogs are full-grown. I don't want to deal with someone else's problem dog. I want to… Full Article ›
