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Great Danes.  The one on the left has natural ears, and the one on the right has cropped ears.  (Photo by Ron Kimball)95

Should You Crop and/or Dock Your Dog?

by helenathegreat

A look at the pros and cons, the laws, and the ethics of cosmetic modification in dogs. published 5 months ago

42 comments    health family advice

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10 Common But Terrible Reasons to Relinquish a Pet

by helenathegreat

To any animal rescuer in the world, these are excuses they hear every day. If you love animals, check out the Top Ten Reasons that many pet owners use to make themselves feel better about getting rid of a family member. published 7 months ago

31 comments    family life dog

Prucha, the pup I adopted long-distance from a rescue in Arkansas in July 2007.74

Rescue, Buy, or Adopt?

by helenathegreat

The question plagues many people who want a pet. Should I save an animal from a shelter who is going to be "put down"? Should I dish out a thousand dollars to buy a puppy of the type of breed that I think I... published 9 months ago

4 comments    family dog training

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How to Find a Reputable Dog Breeder

by helenathegreat

You want a dog. Where do you start looking? Well, you really need to first decide if you want to rescue a dog from being euthanized at the shelter, buy one from a breeder, or adopt one from a rescue group. I... published 7 months ago

5 comments    how how to pets

PokeHeroes Ash Ketchum and Pikachu71

Magical Super-Creatures as Pets: The Ethics of Pokemon

by helenathegreat

I'll admit it: I was young enough to have been wrapped up in the Pokemon craze of the late-90s. But the whole concept of Pokemon now seems suspect to me. Twelve-year-olds keeping tiny monsters in magic balls to battle with them? What kind of morals are those?! published 5 months ago

4 comments    entertainment children kids

To this homeless man, his dog is his entire world.  (Photo by Beverly Lussier)67

The Love of a Pet

by helenathegreat

They make you live longer, happier lives. Who else is happier than they've been all day when you get home from work? There's nothing better than the unconditional love a pet gives you. published 5 months ago

15 comments    love life pets

Why breed or buy when there are so many great dogs and puppies in shelters and rescues?65

Should I Breed My Dog?

by helenathegreat

An important look at some seriously life-changing questions to ask of yourself and your family before deciding to breed your animal. Think you know everything? Think again. published 8 months ago

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