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Animal Sheltering Magazine Articles
 

Mixed and Fixed: Not Pathetic, Just Pre-Owned!
A shelter in Georgia reframes the notion of pets with papers.  More...

 
 

Work with Breeders? What, Are You Crazy?
Reputable breeders can help educate pet owners about responsible care, and, just as importantly, they can be a great ally in the fight against puppy mills, pet stores, and backyard breeders. More...

 
 

JAVMA Study Blames Selective Breeding and Inbreeding for OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder in dogs and cats appears to be a genetic trait more common among certain breeds, and researchers find that only about one in ten dogs with OCD comes from an animal shelter. More...

 
 

Please Don't Breed Annie
In a convincing letter to a friend, a shelter worker makes an impassioned plea against breeding.  More...