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The Muttropolis Online Pet Park is a social network from Muttropolis Pet Supplies Boutique . Members show off their pet photos , join groups based on dog breed or interests , and discuss everything from pet-friendly hotels to why dogs roll in things . The Muttropolis social network also has a great listing of events , including adoption fairs and breed meet-ups . Check out this video from Muttropolis’s recent “Smooch a Pooch” event , benefiting the Spay Neuter Action Proje

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Caring For A Puppy by Gerald McNicholl To get your puppy off to a good start, schedule a veterinary check-up within the first 48 hours of bringing it home. You can then get a clean bill of health, a schedule for future vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries and advice on food, training, parasite preventatives and trainer recommendations. What to consider before getting a puppy? * Investigate the breeds and mixes. * Ensure you are familiar with the breed’s adult size & personality traits.

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Economic Woes Take a Bite Out of WestminsterBy BEN WALKER • AP National Writer • Kentuckiana PetsNEW YORK (AP) — Munching on a hot dog, Monica Schott surveyed the row of French bulldogs backstage at Madison Square Garden.Pretty sparse, by Westminster Kennel Club standards.”It’s very noticeable,” the longtime handler from upstate New York said Monday. “I was hoping to see that a lot of people would spend their money to come here, to give them some outlet from what’s going on with the economy. I g

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[#3: Edit Options>MightyAdsense>Adsense Code] Internet Pitch Offers False Hope for Less Expensive PetsBy Diane C. Lade – Sun Sentinel / Washington TimesThe American Veterinary Medical Association has issued an advisory warning consumers about Internet ploys that offer purebred puppies and exotic pets at discount prices.How to avoid online pet scams:• Never respond to any unsolicited e-mail invitation to buy something.• Never wire money for purchases.• Consider buying pets only from recom

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