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Congratulations!
You've decided you have the time and resources to adopt a new pet. Cyber-shelters like Petfinder.com let you search hundreds of shelters and rescue groups for the pet of your dreams without leaving your comfortable chair.
Today's shelters and rescue groups are better trained and more willing to provide tips for making your adoption a wonderfully rewarding experience.
Before you begin your cyber-journey, here are a few tips to keep in mind when looking for your new pet.
At the Shelter: Choosing the Right Dog
By: Pat Miller
Ask trainer Sue Sternberg where you should get a dog and, without hesitation, she'll tell you to go to an animal shelter. She should know as a nationally recognized dog trainer and owner of Rondout Valley Kennels, a boarding kennel, training and behavior center, and private shelter in Accord, New York, she regularly works with shelters across the country, and counsels families who have adopted from them.
Animals as Holiday Gifts
With the mails awash in holiday cards depicting kittens in Christmas stockings and puppies popping out of festively wrapped packages, its little wonder people seize on pets as the "perfect holiday gift" for their loved ones, but before purchasing a wiggling bundle of fur, feathers or fins, individuals should stop to consider if giving a living being during the chaos of the holiday season is the ultimate gift or the ultimate nightmare.
Thinking of Adopting a Cat??
You've made a wise choice: A cat is a lovable, charming pet that offers endless fun and entertainment. But cats may only be lovable and charming if you treat them the way they should be treated, the way you yourself would want to be treated.
So, if you're thinking of adopting a cat, keep in mind these 10 tips about how to keep him healthy and happy
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