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Pet Custody Information and Laws

Pet Custody Information and Laws

Pets are beloved members of the family. So what happens when a couple agrees on adopting a pet, but then they breakup or have to be long distance for a period of time? Below you'll find a map by Just Great Lawyers indicating pet custody laws by state, an infographic...

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Breed Identification, Labels, and Perceptions

Breed Identification, Labels, and Perceptions

Breed Identification Revisited Thanks to years of research we all know about the inaccuracy of breed labeling based on visual inspection, so perhaps the question should be: Why aren’t more shelters removing breed labeling? In 2014, Orange County Animal Services (OCAS)...

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Visual Breed Identification

Visual Breed Identification

Breed labels assigned to dogs of unknown origin are often inaccurate, and observers don't agree on visual breed identification. Research has consistently shown that visual breed identification is very often inaccurate, and scientists have known for decades that even...

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Buddy

Buddy

Buddy ('Rufus'), adopted 1 year ago, is now a registered and certified Alliance of Therapy Dogs member! He needed to be a year old to be tested to be a therapy dog, which he achieved at one year, two months old. Buddy also earned his AKC CGC certification and also his...

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Batman

Batman

Happy news! Batman has been adopted. He'd been with us since 10/14/22. Due to his older age and being diagnosed with very early degenerative heart disease, it was slow to get him adopted. But now, he’s been adopted by a wonderful couple in the perfect retirement home!

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Nova

Nova

Jiffy - now named 'Nova' - is settling into her new home nicely and she has a new sister/ best pal to cuddle with. Happy Tails!

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Patrice

Patrice

Patrice was adopted over the weekend and her new mom emailed, "I just wanted to send an update that Patrice (now Clover) is doing super great. She’s not enjoying going outside to potty especially with the cold but we are so proud of her for being brave. She just wants...

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Feltcher

Feltcher

Fletcher's story is especially sweet. He's ~6 years old and had been with an ARR foster since September 20, 2022. He was diagnosed with progressive retinal atrophy, so he will eventually go blind. Unfortunately, dogs with health concerns typically have a hard time...

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Bingo

Bingo

Little Bingo found an amazing home and his new family can't get enough of him! His new mom said: "...when he’s in the apartment he’s been nothing but the perfect little guy which came as a surprise to us too. No barking, scratching, destroying things. Just playtime...

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Angel

Angel

Angel was adopted after only 9 days with an ARR foster. What's not to love about a low rider?!

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Smokey

Smokey

Smokey proved that even older dogs can find a perfect retirement home - Major Happy Tail!

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