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Canine Advocate
Melanie Coy

Holiday Reality Check

Posted Monday, December 21, 2009, at 11:12 AM
We are into the final countdown on shopping days until Christmas. Like a lot of people, I have barely even gotten started on my gift list. That means I will be out up until the time the stores finally lock the doors on Christmas eve. This is also the time of year when many people feel the need to either add a pet to their family or give a pet as a gift to a loved one. That is a noble gesture, but one that is sadly flawed...
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