Adopting a Puppy vs an Adult Dog

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Sasha-Simone, The Very Energetic Puppy! When many soon-to-be dog owners think dog adoption, they automatically think of a puppy. But many new dogs owners fail to realize that an adult dog is often the better choice. … Read More

WHS Ad – December 10, 2008 – Please Adopt Me

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Emma, 101946 Emma is a lovely four year old gal. Emma can be a shy at times, just give her some time to warm up to you and she’ll be forever yours! This fantastic girl has … Read More

Rare Breed Profile: The Hungarian Pumi

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I’m a firm believer in biodiverisity. Variety is the spice of life, after all! For that reason, I’ve decided to start occasionally profiling a rare breed on Petlvr: The Blog, in hopes of encouraging dog lovers … Read More

WHS Ad – December 2, 2008 – Please Adopt Me

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Gideon, 168775 Gideon is energetic young boy who requires an active owner willing to help him channel his energy into something positive. He is a fantastic choice for someone who loves to walk and keep fit. … Read More

Should You Buy a Pet on Craigslist?

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The temptation of the Craigslist Pets section haunts me every time I browse the web. I want to scoop each and every animal being sold there up in my arms and take them home with me. Of course, … Read More

Pets: Family Members, Not Holiday Gifts

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What would Junior really love to find under the Christmas tree this year? A wiggly little puppy, of course! And wouldn’t Hannah love a hamster for Hanukkah? Grandma Sally has been lonely since her husband passed … Read More

Help Shelter Pets Have Something for which to Give Thanks

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As you give thanks for your beloved pets today, remember shelter pets and the people who work hard to improve their lives and find homes for them. Economic turmoil has caused an increase in the number of pets surrendered … Read More

WHS Ad – November 25, 2008 – Please Adopt Me

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O’Reilly, 169051 O’Reilly was transferred by Animal Services on October 30- he’d been picked up stray on September 23 in the Hartford Avenue area but was never claimed. O’Reilly likes to play with other dogs and … Read More

WHS Ad – November 18, 2008 – Please Adopt Me

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Emery, 168780 Emery is a very lucky boy with a sad story to tell. Emery was found stray in the city’s North End on October 27. It was obvious that he was in pain, as he … Read More

Dog Breeds The Obamas Should Consider

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As a PetLvr it’s pretty exciting to think about who the Obamas will picks as their presidential dog.   I think this election cycle it may be more exciting than ever because of the conditions that the … Read More

WHS Ad – November 12, 2008 – Please Adopt Me

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Monkey, 168487 Monkey is a sweet mature cat, 8 years old, used to living with another feline. Her owner had allergies and surrendered Monkey on October 22. Monkey seems sad to be here and we’re sure … Read More

Getting Kids Involved in Volunteering to Help Shelter Pets

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Volunteering at an animal shelter is a great way for children to learn responsibility and prepare for adopting a family pet. However, it can be tough to find organizations and activities that are child-friendly, particularly if … Read More

Obama Girls to Get a Puppy

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President-Elect Barack Obama announced yesterday in his acceptance speech after winning the US presidency that a puppy will be moving into the White House with the Obama family. Michelle Obama said in a recent TV interview that … Read More

WHS Ad – November 5, 2008 – Please Adopt Me

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Tonka, 151165 Tonka is a very playful and frisky tomcat who was brought here due to allergies. This boy loves to play hard- more suited to older children. Tonka is available for adoption from Petcetera East, … Read More

WHS Ad – October 29, 2008 – Please Adopt Me

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Stanley, 164781 Stanley is a great little Terrier mix (~20lbs) who needs a home- he has been with us since August 20, when the Thompson Humane Society flew him down. Prior to that, he’d been rescued … Read More

Getting Kittens to Sleep Through the Night

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Kittens can be almost as difficult as newborn human babies when it comes to letting their caregivers get a full night’s sleep! If you’re a pet parent to a young kitten or two, you’ve probably been … Read More

WHS Ad – October 23, 2008 – Please Adopt Me

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Rhinoceros, 165070 Hi! I’m not nearly as big as my name makes me sound! I am a 4 ½ month old orange and white tabby. I was rescued from a woodpile in the country in the … Read More

Found A Stray– What Now?

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The first time a stray found me, I was completely unprepared for the situation. A Cocker Spaniel turned up in the courtyard outside my apartment and proceeded to evade me for nearly two hours before finally … Read More

Pet Care in a Down Economy: Why the Adoption Option's the Most Frugal

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We just talked about why you should never buy a pet at a pet store, but why should you adopt instead? Well, setting aside that you’ll save a life and give a wonderful animal a second … Read More

WHS Foster program – Giving love some time to grow

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This post was submitted as part of the Pet ‘Net Adoption Event 2008 to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption.Please visit your local shelter, or Human Society location and ADOPT A PET if you can. Your … Read More

You Can Help Us Tackle Winnipeg’s Cat Overpopulation Crisis

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This post was submitted as part of the Pet ‘Net Adoption Event 2008 to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption.Please visit your local shelter, or Human Society location and ADOPT A PET if you can. Your … Read More

Information on Infant Wildlife

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This post was submitted as part of the Pet ‘Net Adoption Event 2008 to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption.Please visit your local shelter, or Human Society location and ADOPT A PET if you can. Your … Read More

Trixie and Tinkerbell

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This post was submitted as part of the Pet ‘Net Adoption Event 2008 to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption.Please visit your local shelter, or Human Society location and ADOPT A PET if you can. Your … Read More

Heading North to Help Save Lives – WHS Sends Veterinary Teams to Northern Communities

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This post was submitted as part of the Pet ‘Net Adoption Event 2008 to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption.Please visit your local shelter, or Human Society location and ADOPT A PET if you can. Your … Read More

Trap, Neuter, Release

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This post was submitted as part of the Pet ‘Net Adoption Event 2008 to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption.Please visit your local shelter, or Human Society location and ADOPT A PET if you can. Your … Read More

Murphy

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This post was submitted as part of the Pet ‘Net Adoption Event 2008 to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption.Please visit your local shelter, or Human Society location and ADOPT A PET if you can. Your … Read More

Why An Older Dog Might Be Your Perfect Match

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! This story comes to us from Dan of the Dog Guide. Puppies are irresistible. They’re cute and cuddly and frankly, most … Read More

Mortimer's Story

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This post was submitted as part of the Pet ‘Net Adoption Event 2008 to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption.Please visit your local shelter, or Human Society location and ADOPT A PET if you can. Your … Read More

Adoption Stories: Reef and Dan

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! This story comes to us from Dan of the Dog Guide. Reef came into my life in June of 2001.  I … Read More

Adoption Stories – Monster and General Mao

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Monster at 4 1/2 weeks, fitting into the palm of one of my hands. During my time as a foster home … Read More

Mission: Adopt a Pet

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! So you want to adopt a pet but don’t know where to begin or how to go about buying one. If … Read More

Why Adoption Matters

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! I have visited many animal shelters in my day, and it’s an unsettling feeling seeing all of the innocent dogs and … Read More

Ten Reasons to Adopt a Cat

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Whether you are young or old, single or married, pets can bring joy and compassion to your life. So if you … Read More

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