Every October, we take a moment to remember how many dogs are languishing in shelters across the United States and Canada. The reasons why dogs end up in shelters vary, but the most common reasons are lack of preparation and lack of financial resources.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Ways to Help Your Local Animal Shelter
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, but I know not everyone has room in their home for a new dog this month. So, we present the top ten ways you can help your local shelter, even if adoption isn’t in the cards for this month.
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Saturday Survey: Where do you stand on spaying / neutering dogs?
Most animal welfare professionals advocate spaying and neutering ALL dogs as soon as you bring them into your home. The reasons they cite include curbing overpopulation, lowering shelter occupancy, and improving the health of the animal by lowering cancer risk.
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Yet Another Reason to Spay / Neuter Your Dog
As if preventing overpopulation and euthanasia of unwanted dogs weren’t enough, the University of Georgia has just announced the results of their spay / neuter study. Good news! They have found another reason to have the procedure performed on every dog possible.
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