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Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week: Spread the word for Petfinder.com
September 14, 2011 • Rescue • Most Popular
Less-than-adoptable pets. Why oh why is there such a concept at all? Don't all dogs and cats, pets of all shapes and sizes in shelters need their forever homes? For one reason or another, there are those pets that society has dubbed "less than adoptable." With ardent fervor and spotlight in hand (er, paw), Petfinder.com is casting light on these pets.
What is a less than adoptable pet? The breed...
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Dog Park Trouble: Tips for Handling Over-Excitement or Conflict
September 13, 2011 •
By Carrie Boyko of All Things Dog Blog
Welcome to the last in my series of articles on the effective and safe use of dog parks. Today’s “What if” topics require one rule of thumb before you head out. Prior to visiting a dog park, your dog should be accompanied by you at all times, at least moderately well-socialized or young and in the process of gaining these skills, walked or exercised...
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Homeless pets get a second chance through photography
September 12, 2011 • Rescue
Second Chance Photos has put out a call to volunteers to help save the lives of pets through the use of photography. The non-profit organization calls people of all skill levels to take personalized pictures of shelter pets to help find them forever homes.
When a dog or cat arrives at an animal shelter, it often is scared, dirty and disoriented. As part of the intake process, the animal has their... -
Have a dog who pulls on walks? Meet the DOG-e-Walk: FIDO Friendly product review
September 11, 2011 • Product Reviews •
I love walking our dogs Junior and Jake. When my husband Greg is not along for this exercise, it can become a little difficult managing both these hounds by myself. My black Lab Junior is pretty easy to handle unless there is a fox our kitten to chase and Jake, the Boxer and newest to the clan, still has a lot to learn from his older brother about pulling while on leash.
Reviewing the DOG-e-Walk...
