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I will never pay a “re-homing fee” to an individual giving up his dog. Of course, I would pay an adoption fee to adopt a dog from a shelter, humane society, pound or rescue group, but I won’t pay an individual. Since pets are property, everyone seems OK with the idea that dogs and cats …

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Sometimes That Mutt gets emails from people asking, what can I do if my dog barks in the car? Dogs who bark excessively in the car are not only annoying, they can be dangerous and even cause an accident. Just to clarify, I’m referring to obnoxious, repetitive and excessive barking. Not a little excited bark …

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Pet food companies in the United States cannot use horse meat in dog food, according to the Equine Protection Network, which is a group dedicated to making a difference for abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses. The main reason dog food companies do not use horses in the U.S. is because U.S. companies make more profit …

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People have been asking me about what’s involved with volunteering at an animal shelter and how to get started. There are so many ways to volunteer with animals. Walking shelter dogs, fostering a homeless dog or fostering a future service dog are just a few examples. And the reasons to volunteer are obvious. You will …

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