Archive for the ‘Pet Adoption’ Category

Adopting a Mutt

So, you've considered the benefits of owning a pet and have decided a dog would be a nice addition to your home.  You would like to adopt a dog from a humane society or animal shelter but aren't quite sure what to expect.  You can learn a little bit about the adoption process in this quick...

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Pet-igrees

What is the deal with pedigreed pets? I don't get it. Why are people willing to pay $800 for a dog? You can get one for free from the pound. And I can pretty much guarantee that the pound dog is going to be more loving and less high maintenance than the purebred. Everyone I know who has some type of hoity-toity, fancy purebred pet has to go through a laborious care regimen that just doesn't exist with the real American mutt.  My friend has to spray his English bulldog's jowls with a special solution to keep...

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Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

If you love animals, owning a pet can bring you great joy. But did you know that owning a pet has health benefits, too? Time and time again, studies have shown that pet owners suffer less high blood pressure, less stress, and often are more likely to exercise. For all the responsibility and costs, such as vet expenses and pet medications, a pet may entail, you probably will save money on doctor visits. Read on for more benefits of pet ownership. Most people bond well with dogs and cats, and that benefit alone provides a wonderful companionship. Maybe this is why...

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Hedge

If you have considered having a hedgehog as a pet, this video is a great...

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Fostering Takes Love, Not Money

Maybe you’re not financially prepared to adopt a pet. But if that’s the only thing holding you back – if you have a love of animals, a sense of responsibility, enough room in your home, and enough time and energy -- maybe you’re ready to foster a pet. As Kim Croom, Director of the Pet Foster Network, said in an interview with RedPlum: “[Fostering] doesn't cost the foster home anything at all. Most people just don't know that." Fostering is giving a pet a temporary home as an alternative to an animal shelter. This can last anywhere...

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