Choosing A Pet (5)
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It’s the Year of the Snake — But Are Reptiles Suitable Pets?
By Crystal Miller-Spiegel, Feb 25, 2013This is the Chinese Year of the Snake, and for many in China, a snake in your house is considered to be a sign of good luck. But how lucky is it for snakes and other reptiles to join… Full Article ›
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Snakes Alive! Why Some of Us Will Never Be Snake-Worthy
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Feb 12, 2013Ever had a pet snake? I have. Years ago, I adopted one after an employee learned she couldn’t keep her. Thinking my then-6-year-old would enjoy handling a snake while learning about its… Full Article ›
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The 5 Best Dogs for Your Golden Years
By Gina Spadafori, Mar 5, 2013Like many people in late middle age, I find myself wondering if my next dog will be different. I have long shared my life with retrievers — active, field-bred dogs who throw themselves… Full Article ›
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11 Truly American Dog Breeds
By Shayna Meliker, Jun 29, 2012We've fallen in love with Shepherds from Germany, Cattle Dogs from Australia, Setters from Ireland and Water Dogs from Portugal. Even the Labrador Retriever, known to many as the… Full Article ›
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YouTube Campaign Promotes Pet Ownership
By Shayna Meliker , Aug 14, 2012A lonely guinea pig wants a turtle sibling so badly that he spends his solitary days pretending he is a turtle. So goes the plotline in the latest installment of a YouTube video series… Full Article ›