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Jim Bauer @porwest (112876) • United States 6 Feb 24

This is one of those covers I have shared in multiple forums through the years, and there's one thing I always get as a response to it. "Your version is better than the original version." Which of course, is a complement. It is...

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Adopt, don't shop

Anne User @AnneUser (22) • United States 15 Jun 21

MOrning all. I wonder how people feel about buying from dog breeders? I am a foster for a Rescue in Miami. BUt I was wondering what puts people off adopting pets from a rescue or shelter, and rather spending thousands sometimes on...

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Better off with a puppy

911Ricki @911Ricki (13588) • Canada 30 Jan 13

I have been looking at dogs, more breed wise. Seeing as I currently have 3 cats, 2 guinea pigs, 1 hamster, an 1 rabbit (the raabbit is free run). I was having such a hard time. Seeing as most dogs fromt he shelter have...

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My Favorite Breed is a Rescue!

NailTech @NailTech (6874) • United States 1 Aug 12

Do you know why? When you buy pets that have been bred the others die. I'm so sure that if there weren't people breeding animals that these rescues would get more homes, too. I understand it's a business but it all seems...

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Why do some people think a pure breed animal from a breeder is so much better?

denise36 @denise36 (128) • United States 6 Jul 10

I've seen several posts on this site with people complaining about the fees associated with adopting a rescue or shelter animal. The most common statement is "Why would I pay that much to adopt an animal when I could buy a pure...

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pet adoption

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Why Do People Feel The Need To Breed Their Pets?

pyewacket @pyewacket (43903) • United States 13 Mar 10

Okay I might stir the wrath of some people and ruffle feathers, but why is it people who have pets feel the need and allow their pets to breed on purpose? I've been trying to get the point across to someone whose pedigree cat is...

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Should dogs been nutered at birth??

SuzyLong @SuzyLong (775) 6 May 09

I have 2 dogs and neither of them have been done yet as I don't think they should be until they have had the chance to be a mum and a dad. I'm waiting for mine to have their first litter before I get them done so that they have...

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animal shelters having to put them to sleep now more often we should change laws

easymoney75503 @easymoney75503 (1702) • United States 27 Apr 09

it is really sad the way shelters have had to become cause of funding over ran with pets etc. they only keep them an ave of 3-7 days now before they put them to sleep. with funding so low and the endless numbers they get i...

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Breeders of Large Bulldogs

tosha86 @tosha86 (133) • United States 27 Mar 09

Hello bulldog lovers! I breed bulldogs and am actually starting a kennel. I just thought it would be nice to hear from people that share the same intrests. I am going for short, muscular, big headed dogs that are good for show,...

How will you know if your pet is not a crossed breed shih tzu?

ladyice711 @ladyice711 (2) • Philippines 30 Jan 09

Now a days shih tzu is the MOST favorite toy dog and because of it's high demand some breeders tend to crossed breed their dogs to shih tzu...so, how can you say that your puppy/dog is a pure breed shih tzu?:) It's nice if you can...

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Designer puppies

spiritwolf52 @spiritwolf52 (2300) 19 Jan 09

On the weekend I tend to read the classified section of the newspaper. I always linger over the pets section. Why is it fashionable these days to breed a poodle with just about any other breed that is out there? A friend of mine...

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Puppies on Christmas

mimico @mimico (3617) • Philippines 2 Jan 09

I went to a place near my house where dogs are legally sold. I like visiting the stores to see if there are cute dogs on sale. I don't buy any of course because I'm allergic to dogs. But today, Jan 2, I went by and saw so many...

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bernese mountain dogs

Bensmom @Bensmom (61) • Ireland 30 Dec 08

Hi does anyone know anything about Bernese Mountain Dogs? I have always wanted one and I would eventually love to breed them because they are so difficult to get hold of. I live in Ireland so at the moment its near impossible to...

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Shaded Silver and Chinchilla Persian Cats

fairydew @fairydew (180) • United States 24 Dec 08

The Chinchilla silver Persian is an almost pure white cat with a springling of black tipping that gives it a sparkling silver appearance. They are significantly lighter in all over color than the Shaded Silver Persian. The...

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Exotic Cats--What's your Favorite? Prettiest? Breeders???

Pitgull @Pitgull (1522) • United States 13 Dec 08

I want to breed cats...and pretty ones....but I'm interested in understanding more. I have googled more cats than I know so if I get the suggestion to Google it, you don't understand. I want to know about personal experience;...

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exotic cats

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Petland Stores and puppy mills.

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 20 Nov 08

This story brings tears to my eyes. http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7909168&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1 Investigators found many Petland puppies come from massive...

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Who needs to read this most! Wanna Be Breeders, buyers? or All pet owners?

Annmac @Annmac (949) 28 Oct 08

Saw this on another site and it started a discussion as to who really would benefit from reading it. I think it benefits any potential new owner. I usually end up with those pups that 'will never end up in a shelter' yet are!...

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I want to buy a rabbit

wildspirit722 @wildspirit722 (179) • United States 22 Oct 08

I have been looking everywhere for breeders and can't find any who sell Red Satins or red satin mixes. Doe anyone know where I could buy one? Mine died of old age about 4 months ago. We're very sad. He was like family. He was...

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buying rabbits

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Yorkie Pups

RockeyS @RockeyS (16) • United States 2 Oct 08

we purchased a female Yorkie pup,about 9 months ago,from a reputable breeder.As it would turn out the little one had liver shunts. After thousands of dollars we found out that a simple blood test can id this problem. (the test...

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yorkie pups

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Saving Dogs from Puppy Mills

lifeluver @lifeluver (743) • Canada 26 Sep 08

Yesterday, I watched the Oprah show and one of the things discussed was the high amount of puppy mills there are in America. Have any of you heard of puppy mills in your area? Has anyone here saved a dog(s) that were from a puppy...

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