Here in the US, you might expect to pay north of $200 to adopt a dog from a rescue organization. Usually the dog is in pretty reasonable health. Turns out, in Afghanistan the price is much lower.
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Read & Heed
My friend, Tracey’s, recent Facebook post. Great advice for all of us. Don’t be afraid to speak up!
Foster Parenting at its best
No, it’s not a dog, but too cute not to share. Both animals live at a Bangkok zoo. More pictures & video from the Daily Mail. Happy Sunday everyone!
Shelter Sunday: Dog4U / Camden, SC
Meet William! This handsome boy is being fostered by Dogs 4 U in Camden, South Carolina. Here’s what their website has to say about him.
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Saturday Survey: What do you do when you find a stray?
A friend of mine recently had to take a stray to the pound after she had him listed in the newspaper lost & found for a few days. No one picked him up, and she already has a houseful, so she had to take him in. What about you? How do you handle strays and / or drop-offs at your house?
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Friday Funny: Say it ain’t so!
Funny Dog Video Goes Horribly Wrong
Have you ever checked out the Pet Collective channel on YouTube? Usually, it is a collection of videos showcasing family pets that have been sent in by viewers. However, one recent video went horribly wrong and nearly burned down the family’s house!
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Miracle Pups
Check out this video about two-legged puppies dropped off at a shelter. My boss sent me this with the caption: “If they can do it, we should all be able to make it through the day!” Truer words have never been spoken.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Your Dog’s Nose Can Save Your Life
We all know dogs have awesome noses, but did you know that the fabulous sense of smell could some day save your life?
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Tuesday Top Ten: Canine Movie Stars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is paying homage to the canine stars of the big screen tomorrow night with its “Hollywood Dogs: From Rin Tin Tin to Uggie” at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. I haven’t found that it’s being telecast yet (at least not in Ohio) but I’m hoping they will make it available either online or at a later date on TV.
In honor of the show, check out Julie-Ann Amos‘ Top 10 Dog Film Stars of All Time.
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