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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...The Aryan MolossusOnce a Warrior, Today a Loyal Companion and a Family-Protector Should you ever decide that you need a big dog, with an imposing posture, which can look threatening and majestic at the same time, the Aryan Molossus is definitely one breed that you must take into consideration. The Armant The Egyptian Dog with a Lot of Love to Give To some of you, the Armant is better known as the “Egyptian Sheepdog” and, just as the name suggests it, it was bred to be a herding dog. However, in ancient times, it was used mostly as a guard dog. This breed is originally from Egypt and named after the town of Armant. Its loyalty and agility are the two main characteristics which make this dog special. The Atlas Terrier The Small Dog With a Massive Dose of Energy At a glimpse, the Atlas Terrier can be easily mistaken with the Jack Russell Terrier. However, there are some differences that may help you tell these two cousins apart. Before deciding to buy or adopt a dog of this breed, there are some things that you have to take into consideration. Unfortunately, this is quite a rare breed of dogs in our days. Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie It Is Impossible Not to Love Them Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie are the smallest dogs in the Anglos-Francais category. However, the name „Petite”, meaning „small”, is not at all referring to the size of the dogs, but to the game they are after. Even if they've been around since the 16th century, today, these dogs are not easy to find. So if you have decided to adopt one, you can be sure that you will have a unique pet. |
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Abandoned Animals A Sign Of The Economic CrisisPets have been affected by the economic crisis we have been facing and perhaps the most obvious sign is the large number of dogs and cats discarded by owners who were forced to abandon their homes.A large portion of Americans were unable or unwilling to find homes for their animals after they have become homeless themselves. Even when owners turned a pet in to a shelter, the chance of them being euthanized was quite high. Animal shelters are short on space, limited on supplies and face budget cuts. Pets that would once have found a new home can only be euthanized or, even if they have a chance of being adopted they have to wait much longer than before. In 2008, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimated that the number of cats and dogs who were at risk of becoming homeless due to the economic crisis was between 500,000 and 1 million. Rescue agencies reported that they could no longer take dogs from the shelters as they were facing more and more owners coming to them and asking them to keep their pets. Most of them said that they could not afford having the pets anymore. While some people have indeed lost their homes and this was the main reason why they were abandoning their pets, others were just invoking the foreclosures. Economy and home foreclosure had become the most frequent excuse of owners who were not willing to take care of their pets. With so many people moving out of their homes, and others moving into apartments that do not allow pets, shelters could not cope with the larger numbers. Animals had been abandoned even before the housing crisis, but the numbers have been increasing recently at an alarming rate. Expensive veterinary care is another harsh reality pet owners are facing. The health and well being of pets depend on the care that unfortunately comes with substantial costs. Pet food and regular veterinary care are a must for companion animals but costs quickly add up. There are fewer potential adopters in a weak economy. However, for those who still consider adoption of a pet a choice, there are potential benefits in choosing to adopt a pet abandoned by its previous owner. Many of the abandoned pets have some degree of training. New owners have a greater chance of finding out their detailed history and special needs when the animals have been abandoned recently. Share this article on Abandoned Animals A Sign Of The Economic Crisis with friends. 
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