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Shelter Animals: You Don’t Have to Adopt to Help

July 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cheerful kids and their domestic animals at home.

There are many homeless pets in this country. Even if you can’t afford to own one,here are some ways you can help.

So you love animals, want to help a homeless pet, but you can't provide a home by adopting one right now. How else can you help?  There are actually many ways and not all involve money. Donate Your Time Shelters need help - lots of help.Volunteer to walk dogs for your local shelter. The dogs reap the benefit of getting out of the kennel, enjoying a walk and seeing new sights, as well as getting some exercise of both mind and body. You benefit too, with exercise, sunshine, and gaining the ... Continue Reading

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Want a Puppy? Don’t Shop, Adopt

April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
family dog

Learn the pitfalls of buying a puppy, and instead consider adopting from a foster home.

So you want to buy a puppy. It's a good way to teach responsibility to the kids, you'll always have a buddy, they're so cute, I always had one growing up. There are as many reasons for wanting a puppy (or kitten) as there are people wanting one. Now you've decided that adding a furry companion to your family is exactly what you want to do. What next? There are several options. There are pet stores - they have puppies, and they are so cute. There are also breeders. Read the local newspaper, ... Continue Reading

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