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The Return of Barry

(Once again the good people @ HubPages have barred me from including crude drawings of my crude dog, Barry. You would have loved them too! But they said my illustrations promoted dog abuse and would "upset...

2 comments    humor barry pet adoption
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Puppies For Free

If you or your family have longed for a pet, you may be thinking seriously about getting a pet dog. The problem is, buying a dog can be a costly venture, and in these financially troubling times, it may be...

16 comments    pets dogs dog
This little guy sure could use a place in your heart!76

How Long Should One Wait to Get a New Pet After an Old Pet Passes On?

If you've ever lost a beloved pet you have probably come to realize that there is no set time in the mourning process. Others who usually aren't pet owners may chastise you for your grief: "Just go out and...

22 comments    health life advice
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Owning a Pet Rat

Rats, despite their reputation, are very clean animals. They are also very intellegent and can even learn to respond to their own name. Rats make very good pets for older children who know how to handle small...

0 comments    pets animals adoption
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Why a Re-Homing or Adoption Fee is Necessary for Pet Adoptions

There are a lot of websites that let people post ads for pets they're trying to re-home. For whatever reason, these people are no longer able to care for their pets or are no longer willing to keep them and...

8 comments    pets dogs adopting a dog
Happiness all around when you make the right decision in deciding whether to adopt a pet79

Preparing to Adopt a Pet

Happiness all around when you make the right decision in deciding whether to adopt a pet Your child has been begging for a pet. Or maybe you feel an empty spot in your life that may be filled by a four-legged...

11 comments    love family tips
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Cats and Dogs - Which Pet Fits Your Lifestyle?

"Cat people" are sometimes at odds with "dog people". Many cat people are fiercely devoted to their feline friends, and likewise many dog people are convinced that dogs are the ultimate pet. Which one is best?...

1 comment    pets dogs cats
Picture of Lady70

Pet Memorial Drawing: My Dog Lady

A Memorial To A Pet Lady's Adoption: In the spring of 1994 our family decided to adopt a stray dog that we named Lady. She had been abandoned and abused by several people before we gave her a home,...

11 comments    pets dog pet care
"Wrex" - devoted companion for 13 years79

Best Dogs For Children

In choosing a new family pet, we often choose a dog by breed characteristics. It is the first step as we want an animal that has a gentle temperament. It's also important to look at the age and activity...

18 comments    family children dogs
Peek-A-Boo70

Cats or Kittens: Plan and Prepare Before Giving as Gifts

From childhood story books and old fashioned post cards, images of a cute cuddly kitten peeking out from a gift basket might make one think that giving a kitten or cat for a present would be a great idea....

2 comments    cats kittens kitten care
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