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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
Understand Rescue Facts and Fiction
4 Ways to Help Shelters (Without Donations)
What Do You Know About Animal Shelters?
Beyond the Breeder: 5 Places to Rescue a Purebred
Maybe you've already fallen in love with a certain breed, but you really want to give a needy dog a home. Don't think that breeders or pet stores are your only option for purebreds — check out these five other starting spots to get the exact furry face you want, and feel good about the process.
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It's Time to Separate 10 Facts From Fiction, Shelter Dog-Style
Without a home but not without hope, animals in shelters have to fight uphill battles based on all the myths about their situations. I've come up with 10 common misconceptions about these pups and broken it down into the honest truth — get started and see for yourself!
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Don't Be Surprised If a Shelter Asks For These 6 Things . . .
OK, you've done your homework and you're ready to check out local shelters and rescue organizations to pick up a pooch — congratulations! Before you walk in the door, be prepared for these six common requests . .
What Do You Know About Animal Shelters?
Overpopulation is a big problem facing many shelters around the country. There are too many hungry mouths and furry faces, and simply not enough room so test yourself about rescue facts and numbers in this quiz.
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The Shelter Pet Project Gives Images a Makeover
It's a sad fact we know to be true, but pets in shelters are often overlooked. Not only are there preconceived notions about these animals, but the reality is that some people just don't check out the lonely furballs in these locations. In order to draw attention to their plight, the Shelter Pet Project created some clever PSAs.
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 .
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.
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?
Celebrating Created Families
The greatest bond is perhaps that between parent and child. While nature makes many people moms and dads, others enter fatherhood or motherhood through surrogacy or adoption. In celebration of all the wonderful ways human beings come together, check out our coverage of the relationships that are formed by alternative means between adults and their offspring.
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