Is There Really A Pet Overpopulation Problem?
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So your neighbor's dog has an unplanned litter of puppies. They were going to get her 'fixed', but didn't make the appointment at the vet's office soon enough. It's only 8 puppies, and 5 already have homes. What's the big deal?
This is a common scenario. Sadly, it IS a big deal. The number of hea ....
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.... dog to 'find' a female in heat ( where there is a will, there is a way, and there IS a will!) or when a female will come into heat*.
Then there are those who think that they can make a quick buck by breeding and selling puppies (or kittens). People assume that each offspring is worth X amount of dollars, and wow - multiply that by X number of offspring, and we'll be rich! This is rarely the case. Responsible breeders know that proper selection and veterinary care (pre-pregnancy, during preg ....
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