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The benefits of adopting an older dog
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Created on: June 05, 2009 Last Updated: June 09, 2009
Most likely, your thoughts turn to a puppy when you consider finding a dog; but an older pet may be
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by J. McDole
Created on: September 04, 2009 Last Updated: September 05, 2009
Puppies are adorable. They're cute, hilarious, and playful. These youngsters are blank slates, and have
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Created on: July 29, 2009 Last Updated: April 16, 2010
While on a search for a black male Cocker Spaniel of 3-5 years old, a friend of the family decided to
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Created on: June 21, 2010 Last Updated: August 04, 2010
Most often when perspective pet owners go looking for a new dog, they start looking at puppies.
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Created on: August 18, 2009
It is common for a person interested in adopting to want a puppy. Puppies are little and cute and very
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by Pat Gray
Created on: November 21, 2008
Five Reasons for Adopting an Older Dog
1) You'll be Saving a Life
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Created on: December 29, 2008
Go to any animal shelter, especially in the springtime, and you will see people crowded around the puppies.
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Created on: October 29, 2008
As a young adult I had an incredible bond with my dogs . Sadly I lost all 5 to cancer, they all died
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