I just had to show you a picture of my cute doggie; her name is Cinnamon. I have had her since last fall. She is a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier.
She was a puppy mill breeder dog. She was four years old when I got her. The puppy mill dropped her off at the [...]

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A friend just told me that her dog is going blind, but it doesn’t seem to bother the dog at all. He just keeps on going, bumping into things sometimes, but otherwise pretty much the same as ever.
I once had a dog who was deaf. He had been deaf from a young age, due [...]

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Here is an excellent article by Animal Control Officer Roger Matthews. I have adopted shelter dogs, and I can personally attest to the truth of what he says. I believe shelter dogs are the best dogs!
Eight Things to Consider When Adopting a Shelter Dog
By Roger Matthews
Adopting a fully grown shelter dog is usually [...]

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If you are thinking of getting a new dog, make sure you choose a breed that is compatible with your lifestyle. Here are some of the things you need to think about when choosing your puppy.
Getting a Dog? How to Choose a Perfect Match for Your Family
By: Susie Aga
You know when you see [...]

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After I gave my dog Shelley to my ex-husband, I really missed having a dog!
I missed the companionship of having a dog around the house, to greet me when I come home, to take walks with, and just to be with. Also, I noticed that I was getting out of shape, because I was [...]

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A while ago I wrote a post entitled Do Dogs Choose Their Owners?, about how my dog Shelley chose me as her owner.
Well, recently Shelley has chosen a new owner.
My ex-husband was living with me for a while, and Shelley got used to having someone home with her all the time. (My ex stays [...]

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I previously wrote about how to choose the right dog breed for you. Once you have decided on a breed, it is time to look for a dog!
Please do not buy your dog in a pet store. This is asking for trouble, both with health problems and psychological problems. Pet stores are [...]

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I read somewhere that dogs choose their owners. This struck me as impossible, yet somehow true at the same time.
It makes me think about how I got my dog Shelley. I went to the shelter to see what kind of dogs they had. Shelley stood up in her cage, hanging her paws [...]

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Have you ever thought about adopting a dog from a shelter? Read the story of Lucie the Wonder Dog’s adoption to see how one adoption turned out.
Rabi wrote this letter to the shelter where she got Lucie. It’s quite long but it is very moving. Here is the conclusion:
I wanted to write [...]

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