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Help! My Cat Won't Stop Meowing!!!
No one would want to adopt cats that refuse to use their boxes. We have tried all things, even giving them ... http://www.save-a-pet-il.org/participate.asp ...
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- Is he getting enough attention? I know it's so hard to give your kitties the love they're used to after having a child. My two cats haven't really forgiven me for ha...
- Hi Jen, I totally know what you mean when you talk about your kitty being your "baby." I have a 21-month-old daughter and 4 feline "daughters," ages 16, 11, 10 and 5...
- Jen: You are right - it's not fair to keep him sedated. What kind of life is that for the cat? And to give him away really shouldn't be an option. You wouldn't giv...
Should We Keep Our Cats?
Sometimes the people who adopt from an ad in the newspaper may be less than ideal pet owners. People who are willing to pay a fee to adopt a pet are usually ...
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- Oh my goodness M., I am responding to this only because I adopted a kitty when I was three months pregnant with my son! He is now 3.5 and has heard all of his little ...
- I think you sound like a really caring person who wants the best for those cats. If you are unable to give them enough attention, then maybe you should consider givin...
- M., I am not a mother but I figured I would weigh in on your dilemna here. I do not think that you should give your cats up, instead you should use the cats to help...
What Kind of Dog?
Colorado Pug Rescue has lots to adopt. Sometime getting an older dog is better ... retrievers and love watching our little girl learn how to pet the dogs. ...
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- Hey C., I have two little dogs, we have a toy poodle and mini schnauzer. I think that our schnauzer is the best with little ones, they are really sweet and gentle. Lil...
- Hi C.! In my experience, Boxers are some of the best dogs with kids. They are a medium to large breed dog, but they are so gentle and loving. My boxer just loves ba...
- HI, my name is Amber. My daughter will turn 3 in two weeks. I am a dog groomer and grew up with a mother who raised dogs. Here are my suggestions: For a dog with li...
Dog Allergy or Just Irritation?...and Know Anything About Border Terriers?
Sep 17, 2009 ... We are going to wait to adopt a dog for now, talk to our Doctor and see if our ... We also realized after speaking with a lot of parents/pet owners that ...
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- My kids would have the same reaction to their daddy's kisses at that age! I used to fret over where those bumps came from and then they would go away. As I became de...
- My son had the same problem and it is considered an allergic reaction. As he got older he started getting itchy eyes when he was around certain dogs, or homes where t...
- I have a border terrior mix and he is 8 mos old. He is a real handfull! I have to walk him 2 times a day just to tire him out and terriors are known to be extremely hy...
Kids with Pets
They are ineffective at the least and harmful to your pet at worst!! I, too, am getting ready to adopt a puppy so it will be a new experience for me as well ...
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- Hello. Congratulations on the new puppy. I don't know much about dogs as I work at an feline-only clinic, but I can tell you the safest, most effective flea/tick ...
- Well you have a puppy! congratulations. Now remember one of the most important things is how all treat, and teach it. What a joy this can be. However if it is not tr...
- Just make sure you get the puppy shots because you don't want the puppy to catch anything.
Puppy with Inguinal Hernia
Of course I think it is best to adopt an animal that is in need of a home but ... If you are just looking for a pet, this puppy should be fine and dandy. ...
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- L., Please go ahead and take this puppy. Hernias are very common and easily repaired. I am glad that your breeder did get it repaired because there can be complicat...
- If I were you I would insist on a dog with no prior problems. You never know what kind of complications may develop. Why not spend the same amount of money and get a...
- L., The best advice I can give is to call in independent veterinarian and get his/her opinion. They would know best whether there will be any repercussions. Also, ...
Looking for Small Dog of Any Kind by Xmas
http://adopt-a-jack-russell.1-800-save-a-pet.com/. I wish we had a dog for you, but hopefully this might send you in the right direction. . . another breed ...
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- A coworker of mine who loves dogs says to try the humane soceity. http://www.hsnt.net/
- HI Michelle - well first of all I applaud you for being such a positive role model by searching out ways to aid your daughter without making it seem like a chore to he...
- Hi there, I live up in McKinney. This link is for FREE Golden Retriever puppies. I know they get big but they are GREAT with children and if these pups don't find a ho...
Where to Find a Puppy for Christmas?
Humane Society probably will not let you adopt at Christmas SPCA or Furever ... family effort and educated effort Pet stores that sell puppies get them from ...
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- I do think the SPCA or another rescue organization is the best place, but I thought I'd let you know that they are still on craigslist. You must be looking in the wro...
- Check SPCA and rescue groups. Know what you are looking for FIRST. Size, allergies, amount of time needed (THEY ALL NEED TIME), $$$$ for updates on shots, food,...
- craigslist does still have some, also richardson animal shelter does not list on petfinder. Petharbor.com is a good one too. Don't let these people get you down, if yo...
Adopting a Crate Trained Dog...
Oct 8, 2009 ... Read all 15 responses: "I am in the process of adopting an adult terrier mix that is fully house trained (yay!) and crate trained.
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- I am an advocate of crate training. I had a crate-trained dog for several years (had to give him to a friend because we moved). I loved it. We would put him in his ...
- hi S. congrats on the new dog...we adopted a crate trained dog several yrs ago to keep our other dog company while we were away. (our dog was not crate trained) my hu...
- We crate trained our dog as a puppy. That was basically for the purpose of him learning not to make in the house. We would open the door (gate) and let him out first ...
How to Tell My 3 Year Old His Puppy Is Gone (Not dead..gone Tho)
Once, we had a pet rabbit for my daughter. But it was destroying our house ... dogs and he now tells everyone to adopt instead of purchase from a breeder. ...
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- I agree with Tuesday M you have to be honest. Talk about how your yard/house was too small for such a big dog. Newfoundlands are BIG dogs. Make sure you stress that th...
- I remember my aunt bought a dog for my 2 little cousins one time, and almost immediately realized it was a mistake. She got rid of him the day before Easter and told t...
- Hi there - we made the mistake of getting not 1 but two boxer pups when our toddler turned 1 1/2. Well needless to say it was way to much for us to handle, we tried it...
