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Black Pet Syndrome
It appears the problem of adoption of black pets is not limited to cats and dogs. We received an e-mail from Marg Mcllree of New Moon Rabbit Rescue telling us that black rabbits are very difficult to re-home. One theory people have is that it is due to insufficient lighting in shelters, black pets fade […]
Giving Pets as Gifts
It’s holiday time or your best friend’s birthday. You know the joy of sharing your life with a pet and would like to give that joy to someone special. But before you rush out to choose that pet, there are important considerations. A pet is a living being and represents a commitment for years, some […]



