Adopting Pets

Little Naja

Liz Keller | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Animal Cruelty, Animal Rescue, Pets, Pet Adoption, Adopting Pets, Animal Shelters, Animal Shelter, Green News
Liz Keller

As Naja settles in, I start to see how the abuse has hurt him. Any quick movements make him jump; any attempts to pet his head cause him to flinch. I have my work cut out for me, as I want him to trust and feel secure.

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Rescue Pets And The Gay Community: A Natural Match?

John Bartlett | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Tiny Tim Rescue Fund, Pet Adoption, Tiny Tim Collection, Dog Adoption, Adopting Dogs From Shelters, Adopting Pets, Adopting Dogs, Adopting Pets From Shelters, Pets, Rescuing Pets, Rescue Dog, Rescue Pets, Rescue Dogs, Rescuing Dogs, Rescue Animals, Gay Voices News
John Bartlett

I started to think about the relationship between the gay community and rescue animals. Personally, keeping my gay identity secret for 18 years made me more empathic to the "underdogs" of society -- and there is no more heroic underdog than the shelter pet.

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Happy Tails: Amazing Stories Of Rescued Pets

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Adopt Pet, Dogs for Adoption, Pet Adoption Center, Pet Adoption, Adopt a Pet, Pet Rescue, Animal Adoption, Slidepollajax, Dog Adoption, Cat Adoption, Adopting Pets, Pet Health, Healthy People Healthy Pets, Healthy Living News
Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald

The decision to be a pet guardian is an enormous one. There are many factors to consider when deciding what kind of pet to bring home -- large or small, young or old, dog, cat, or tortoise -- and especially where to find your new animal companion.

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New Isn't Always Good: 6 Used Things to Love

SavvySugar | Posted 11.29.2011

Read More: Second Hand Books, Used Books, Adopting Pets, Used Things, New vs Old, Second-Hand-Clothing, Amazon, Women News

Although I admit that new can sometimes be very nice, old or used can be just as good! Here are some examples of used goodies that are even better tha...

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HAPPY for Pets

Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Taxes, Veterinarians, Thaddeus McCotter, Pet Care, Pets, Animals, Recession, American Vetrinary Medical Association, Abandoned Pets, Household Budgets, Animal Rights, Tax Deductible, Animal Welfare, Euthanized, Economic Stimulus, Adopting Pets, Safety Net, Tax Deductions, Politics News
Michael Markarian

By encouraging affordable pet care, the bill not only promotes animal health and well-being, as well as our well-being, but could also help to stimulate the economy.

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Eight Ways to Save Money on Your Pets in a Ruff Economy

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Petsmart, Animal Rescue, Lucky Diamond, Animal Fair, Pets, Economy, Swarovski, Animal Adoption, Iams, Celebrity Pets, Saving Money, Wendy Diamond, Animal Shelter, Recession, How to Save Money, Economic Recession, Ways to Save Money, Adopting Pets, Healthy Living News
Wendy Diamond

you might have to get rid of your dog walker until times get better, so walk your dog yourself! Not only will you save money, you will get fit -- how's that for an extra perk

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Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day

Betsy Saul | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Old Dogs, Abandoned Pets, Animal Rights, Animal Welfare, Pets, Pet Adoption, Petfinder, Animal Abuse, Old-Cat, Adopting Pets, Dog Adoptions, Adoption, Animal Shelter, Healthy Living News
Betsy Saul

it is heartbreaking to see wonderful pets staying in shelters day after day, year after year -- just because they are too large or too shy, have broken limbs, or are the "wrong" color.

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Rescued by the House No One Wanted

Tina Traster | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Rescue, Old House, Suburbia, Burb Appeal, Rescue Plan, Abandoned Pets, Pets, Home Prices, Home Sales, House Renovation, Adopting Pets, Happiness, Adoption, Healthy Living News
Tina Traster

I have a thing for rescue. Put in certain circumstances I act before I think, especially when crises involve animals. It's a reflex.

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Presidential Pet Picks

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Cats, John McCain, Sarah Palin, 2008 Presidential Race, Joe Biden, Animals, Adopting Pets, Barack Obama, Dogs, Animal Personality, Political Pets, Pet Relationships, Bipartisan Pets, Presidential Pets, Pet Owner Relationships, Healthy Living News
Wendy Diamond

Since most people recognize the similarities between people and their pets, I thought I would provide an inside look at the Presidential and VP nominees' personalities courtesy of their pets.

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