Category: Adoption and Rescue
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Adopting A Shelter Dog
You’ve found the dog you want to be part of your family. Although you’re ready to begin your life with your new furry friend, your dog is entering a strange environment and may not react the way you expected. Abused or abandoned dogs have to learn to trust humans, which takes time. The keyword is… Read more
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Introducing Your New Dog To Your Pack
Bringing a new dog into your pack is exciting, but it can be stressful for your non-human pack, including dogs, cats, or other small furry or feathered pets. You must know how to introduce your new dog to avoid problems. Trouble-free introductions reduce the odds of fights and other kinds of conflicts. The Importance of… Read more
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New Kitten? Tips and Tricks for Taking Care of Your New Best Friend
New Kittens Require Special Care If you’re a first-time kitten owner, you need to know how to take care of them. Whether you’ve adopted a kitten or have a mom with a litter, young kittens are most vulnerable until at least eight weeks old. If your cat is a new mom, she’ll usually care for… Read more
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Changing the Lives of Shelter Dogs and Cats
One of the biggest challenges facing animal advocates is a lack of comprehensive data. For too long, people interested in saving animals have been left with anecdotal and otherwise unreliable information. When rescue efforts are as transparent as possible, there is greater accountability and trust among advocates, rescuers, and the public. Shelter Animals Count Database… Read more