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Our Animals Have Personalities Too, by Alyssa Jacobs
The human personality is the one thing that sets us all apart. We all have the same genetic structure, are born the same way, and live on the same planet. However we all have our own personality, and that is what makes us different from everyone else. Sure we have our habits, and instincts, but no one has the exact same personality. Even spouses, or “soul mates” do not have the same personality. They share personalities that compliment each other. The same goes for our pets, specifically dogs. Man’s best friend come in all shapes and sizes, as well as personalities.
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Dogs Deserve Better than life on a chain or in a pen
Dogs Deserve Better is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to free the chained dog. Dogs Deserve Better’s CEO and Founder, Tamira Ci Thayne, known as the ‘Godmother Of Anti-Tethering’ by USA Today, started DDB almost 10 years ago and now has over 100 representative all over the United States and Canada.
Putting a pet “down”
It’s the hardest decision I’ve had to make so far in my life. The first (and only so far, thankfully) pet I had to “put down” was Sophie, my cat.
Wet Noise Guide On Adopting a Pet! by Justine Watts
While many fine pets can be found at dog breeders and dog kennels, most dog enthusiasts would agree that adopting through a dog rescue center is the way to go. Dog rescue centers take in unwanted pets, and, unfortunately, they take in many of them: the Humane Society estimates that between 6 and 8 million dogs and cats are taken in by animal shelters year. And the sad fact of the matter is that, due to lack of space and resources, about half of these animals are euthanized.
Canine Creature Comforts
Canine Creature Comforts is located in Malvern, PA and it offers daycare, training, boarding, and even grooming. It’s really a one-stop-shop!
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Philadelphia County Animal Response Team comes to Super Adoption Day!
PCART is a division of The Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team, which is modeled after a similar effort undertaken in North Carolina.
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Street Tails Animal Rescue comes to Super Adoption Day!
Created by Chic Petique owner Lindsay Condefer, the mission of Street Tails is to help unwanted, homeless and special needs animals.
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Truman for Mayor of Philadelphia!
A reader sent me this great video of her dog’s campaign for mayor of Philadelphia – watch out Mayor Nutter you’ve got some serious competition! Check it out it’s very cute! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hVvh1jA4s0
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The Squirrel Patrol!
I received an email from reader Cheryl Staab Friedman who made this ADORABLE and HYSTERICAL short video about her dog and “The Squirrel Patrol”. Check it out – it’s a must see!
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Dog Walks Man by John Zeaman
If you enjoy walking your dog as much as I do, then this book is definitely a must read. “Dog Walks Man – a Six-Legged Odyssey,” by John Zeaman, is one man’s reflections on the relationship we form not just with our dog but with ourselves while on the ever important dog walk.
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