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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Looking for Dog Walker    —Overland Park, KS

"We just adopted a dog on Wednesday. The first day we left her alone, she ate my new bedspread! We crated her the se..."

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Have you looked into a doggy daycare type facility? We take our dog to a daycare twice a week and he loves it so much and he gets the exercise he needs and the social...

Hello, my name is K. and I am a SAHM. I have a 2 and 1/2 year old daughter and we are both dog lovers but we don't have one. My dauther loves to walk my dads dog and o...

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Q: Good Home Needed for Family Cat    —Osseo, MN

"I hate to be writing this but we recently found out that my husband is allergic (via allergy testing) to our beloved ..."

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You don't have to get rid of the cat M. ~ studies show that people who live with cats when they have a cat allergy are actually over-all impacted positively (health wi...

We also kept our two cats after learning my husband was allergic to them. Because he's allergic to so many things he gets allergy shots as well as allergy medication....

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Q: Stinky Cat Litter    —New Lenox, IL

"Hi Mamas, What is your favorite cat litter? I used to use Arm & Hammer with my previous cat and thought it worked t..."

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I think Arm & Hammer has changed their formula. I bought a box recently and it was smelly immediately, even with scooping the same day. I have been using the cheap ...

I always used Feline Pine with my cat and so does my mom. It really helps to stop the cat pee smell and is natural which is nice.

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Q: What Is a Reasonable Amount to Pay a Pet-sitter?    —Suwanee, GA

"We are having our 10 and 13 year old neighbors watch our 2 dogs for us while we are gone for 8 days. What is reasona..."

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Our pet sitter (an adult who owns a certified pet sitting company) charges $35 per day. She walks the dog twice a day, feeds him, gives him water and plays with him 3...

We were just in the same situation. An eleven year old girl watched our dog. She was instructed to do 3 visits per day so the dog could be walked and fed 1x/day. She ...

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Q: Pets Need a New Home    —Garland, TX

"Do any of you guys know a good place that I can find homes for my puppies? I have four male beagles that need new hom..."

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Craiglist should be just fine. The only reason you should be getting flagged is if you are selling the puppies. A rehoming fee of no more than 100.00 is reasonable but...

We just adopted a Beagle from one of my clients who sold their home and could not take him to the new house. They are sweet and lovable. They do howl and dig, but th...

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Q: Dogs Running Loose Part 2    —Silver Spring, MD

"Okay, I finally did call Animal Control (Mont. Co) and reported the dogs. I've returned them to the neighbor's yard f..."

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As an attorney, I can tell you that if they are asking you to put it in writing, that means they are taking your complaint seriously and need to document the occurence...

Oh boy, what a mess...and not of your doing. I feel for you, having been in dormitory situations where the music shakes the walls and you seem to be the only one who c...

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Q: Wanting to Get a Golden Retrieve    —Ogden, UT

"Hi moms- We are thinking about getting a puppy, and we'd really love a golden retriever. I've always wanted on of t..."

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We love having a family dog! I worked as a groomer and as a volunteer with my local humane society when I was in college, and I can tell you golden retrievers are ge...

G., Golden retrievers are great family dogs. they are high energy so will need a lot of exercise or they will be extremely hyper but throw the ball around for 30 min a...

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Q: Found Puppy! Does Anyone Need a Sweet Dog?    —Chandler, AZ

"I found a little dog in my yard this morning. I think it is a chihauhau/dachshund (sp) mix. I guessing about 6-8 mont..."

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Unfortunatly my family has enough dogs for the time being. But if no one responds to wanting the puppy, check out the web. As an alternative to the pound, there are so...

I'm crazy for even responding. I already have 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 boys, however we have a little chihuahua and love her very much, maybe another could fit in? Let me ...

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Q: Baby Gate That Lets a Cat Through    —Burnsville, MN

"Hello - A few weeks back I'd asked for advice on a babygate at the top of the stairs that would let a cat through, an..."

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We have a gate up in the room with the litter box (mostly to keep the dog out). I just measured it and it is 4 1/2 inches. Our cat only weighs 10 pounds and she has ...

We have a rambler with the litter box in the basement so my DH made sure to get a gate the cat can get through. We found it in the pet section at Target for around $60...

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Q: What Is the Best Way to Stop My Dog from Peeing Everywhere??    —Bradenton, FL

"I got a female dog from the pound...I have had her a little over a year and she is always peeing on everything!!!I ha..."

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Have you ever heard of Bark Busters they trains dogs? www.barkbusters.com Mary Birrell is the owner. She is VERY helpful and knowledgable with all kinds of dogs. ...

Hi, Get the book, Their Smarter Than You Think, by a mr.Loeb. It is the best darn book on training dogs and easy as heck! Crate train the dog. Keep her in t...

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