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Updated May 23, 2013

Q: Need Suggestions for a Glamorous Pet Name!    —Dallas, TX

"Hi Moms!! I need some of your creative brainstorms! I've seen a bunch of good ones when responding to names for child..."

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Monte Carlo... don't have a reason. You could spell it differently. Monty Carlos. :P or Pantera... a totally black leopard is a pather.

From the movie Toulouse-Lautrec ????

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Q: Looking for Info on Poodles and a Good Local Breeder    —Campbell, CA

"Hi - We recently had to put our much beloved lab down. It has been a very difficult time. We decided that we are a ..."

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There is a parent in our school who breeds labradoodles (lab and poodle). They are quite cute and gentle. Email if interested in contact info. Stephanie

Hi there! I've had a toy poodle in the family for years, very smart and friendly, good with my younger kids. The best part is that they don't shed!!

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Q: Why Is He Hitting Them?    —Altoona, PA

"Foe the most part, my 17month old son loves our two dogs and our cat. He loves to give them hugs and snuggle up with ..."

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I think that's just what kids that age do. If it were you standing on his blanket, or another child he'd probably hit you/them also. At this age they really test the...

My daughter loves to give us a "high five", when she does something good. Well after she gives mommy and/or daddy one, she gives high five to our 6 month old son and ...

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Q: Help Finding a Good Home for a Good Dog    —Hudson, NH

"I have a Jack Russell Terrier. He's about 6yrs old, a great dog. Unfortunately he is not really comfortable around sm..."

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If you decide to find a home yourself, be very careful, as many not so well intentioned people will respond to newspaper ads. First, you should probably talk to y...

Pending on where you live, your local newspaper has a section for pets that you can sell your pet. I live in Worcester and the paper there has a free section that wil...

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Q: Cat    —Palmer, MA

"Anyone know anything about feliway for cats? My cat Charlie has been very vocal since the baby has been born. He meow..."

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We currently have our own cats and our kids' cats so life around here can get interesting. Excessive meowing is probably a response to the change in dynamic and a litt...

He just wants some attention...give it to him. Even a little stroke or nuzzle goes a long way with a cat.

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Q: I Have a Five Year Old in Love with "Creatures"! Suggestions??    —Manhattan Beach, CA

"My soon to be five year old wants some "creatures" for his birthday... turtles, hermit crabs, lizards, etc. We have ..."

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What about stick insects- they are really easy to look after- in a big jar with a bit of foilage- although i don't remember they lived so long. Be careful with liza...

Hi J., My son loves little animals as well. He has tetra fish in his room, the tank is sparkling clean still and its been a year. Tetra are much cleaner than goldfi...

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Q: Thinking About Getting a Puppy..    —Arlington, TX

"Hello, I'm in the Arlington,Tx area(Mansfield, Dallas, Grand Prairie), Are there any Dog daycare in these areas? If s..."

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We got our "first baby" from the SPCA in Dallas (off of 30). Ours is a mixed breed (part Corgi, part German Shephard) and he's wonderful! what I like about the SPCA ...

Hi J.- I'm a local pet-sitter and fellow dow owner...here are my thoughts. Personally I would not get a puppy. It's like having a newborn all over again!! I've had ...

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Q: Work Full Time, 2 Yr Old, 9 Wks Preg. W/#2, and Adopting a DOG? Am I Insane?    —Centreville, VA

"I think I've lost all my remaining marbles! I work full time as a high school teacher, have a 2 year old at home, an..."

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Yes. You're teetering on insane! Even Superwoman didn't have 2 kids and a new dog!! Think of all that a new dog entails. Be fair to the dog, be fair to your family an...

I would hold off in my situation. I work full-time, go to school part-time online for my masters, and have 4 kids; 6, 4, 2, and 43 - haha, yes, the husband counts as o...

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Q: Seeking a Family Home That Would Love a One Year Old English Bulldog.    —Monee, IL

"I am looking for someone who would like an english bulldog. male all shots and neutered. My kids are not responsible..."

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How old is the dog? I have a friend that just adopted an english bulldog from a rescue in michigan. I will ask him if he is interested in another. He is really good w...

Hi, I am curious about your dog. I already have a chocolate lab but we were looking for another dog.(I know I am crazy) I am the mother of 4, a 23 year old step-son...

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Q: Keeping a Kitten Away from a Newborn    —Amherst, NH

"I had a baby last year and when we brought her home we had some jealousy from our eight year old cat. Mostly the cat..."

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IKEA sells a netting that is affordable, we purchased that and used it over our daughters bassinet and crib. It's not hard to work with. We have 2 cats, and it defin...

Most cats hate wet things. I'm not sure if this will work or not but if you can figure out a way to keep the inside of the crib wet, maybe lining it with a plastic lin...

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