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I'm beginning to wonder how much of Krista's shy act is genuine shyness and how much is just a play on the other CPP members' emotions. My little miss managed to get a dog lollypop (I knew about that one since I unwrapped them for the three big dogs), some rawhide sticks, a piece of potato wedge, some FRIED CHICKEN, a handfull of Nutro carrot crun… read more

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We've all heard about potential adopters or buyers not wanting a male dog because "they lift their legs and pee in the house", but not many regular pet owners realize that their female dogs participate in the same behaviour. I guess it's easier to think your dog is just breaking housetraining when she's squatting in the house rather than lifting t… read more

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I worry about this girl quite a bit since she's getting pushier and more of a pill with every passing day at the shelter. I know that most of it is related to her need for exercise and mental stimulation, but I know we can't fulfill all of that for her. The people who seem to be interested in adopting her are mainly people with small children whi… read more

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I don't know what happened earlier this morning, but Rhys suddenly puffed up like a Halloween kitty and began hissing and swatting at Namir. I turned to try to soothe him, and he began acting skittish, so I just went back to my computing. Gabe and Namir tentatively touched noses with him once Rhys had calmed down, and then he went back to chasing… read more

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The renters next door to me have a large male shepherd looking mix who has a love/hate relationship with Perdita aka barking through the fence (I can't call it fence fighting because once Perdy gets wound up and running the fence line, he walks off content that his work is done!). This morning as I was getting dressed, I could see him standing at … read more