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Do Tell: What Words Make You Think of Puppies and Kittens?
Although I caught the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday, other than that I didn't watch much of the events on TV. The one sport I did see was the balance beam finals. You may be wondering what this has to do with PetSugar (other than the fact that both Nastia and Shawn are doggie owners), but just bear with me here.
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Top 10 Things That Make Some Animals "Less Adoptable"
Today is Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day! While I'm not suggesting everyone go out and rescue a pet today (if you weren't already planning on it), let's shine a spotlight on those reasons that make some animals "less adoptable." Curious what I mean?
Would You Adopt Locally or Abroad?
Celebrities have become the poster children for adoption. Meg Ryan and Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt created families from children from around the world while Sharon Stone built her brood by adopting American babies. Mothers and fathers have reasons for making their choices as lil ones everywhere are in need of parents that love them.
Approaching Adoption: The International Option
Every child deserves a place to call home and loving parents to raise it. Sometimes the parties must travel thousands of miles to meet each other. International adoption is a process which can take anywhere from nine months to several years depending on the child's country of origin. Unlike domestic adoptions, international ones usually involve children that are placed in orphanages or have been made legally available by their parents.
9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Adopting
It's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! Throughout October, I'll be sharing tips and tricks for rescuing pooches. If you're thinking about getting a pup, make sure you can answer "yes" to the following nine questions first .
Remember the Rescue: Brush Up on Adoption
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month is technically over but that doesn't mean the good deeds should stop. No matter the season, keep these needy dogs in our minds — 'cause they still need help!
9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Adopting
5 Resources to Adopt a Purebred Pooch
6 Common Pre-Adoption Requests
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Approaching Adoption: The Domestic Option
Not all mothers meet their babies at birth. For some, connecting with their child is more a labor of effort and love. Celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Meg Ryan, Edie Falco, Calista Flockhart, and Nia Vardalos have put familiar faces on adoption and made it a household word.
Levi Johnston: Palin Wanted to Adopt Baby and Keep It Secret
In October's Vanity Fair, Levi Johnston says Sarah Palin asked to adopt his and Bristol's baby and keep it as her own. According to Levi:
"Sarah told me she had a great idea: we would keep it a secret — nobody would know that Bristol was pregnant. She told me that once Bristol had the baby she and Todd would adopt him.
International Adoption Sanctions Affect Many in America
While international adoption investigations hope to end corruption, what happens to children in need of families? According to a New York Times report placing suspensions and more stringent guidelines on the process has had a major impact on American couples seeking to adopt kids from countries like Vietnam and Guatemala. It said :A major change in the adoption landscape is the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, a treaty involving more than 70 countries and recently signed by the United States.
Making Room For an Adopted Family Member
Newborn adoptees can be anywhere from hours to weeks old when placed with the families that will raise them so the process is similar to bringing home a baby from the hospital. Moms and dads who opted for an international adoption process or are adopting older children may be faced with some challenges as all parties mesh into a family. Here are some tips for easing that transition.
- Make the child's room a safe place for them by surrounding them with familiar sights, be it photos of their hometown, a favorite stuffed animal or blanket they brought with them, or CDs filled with music they may have listened to prior to entering your life.
- Give the child time to understand who the new family is before allowing others to spend excessive amounts of time in your home. Avoid overnight guests for the first month or so until the tot is comfortable with the people he sees on a daily basis.
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