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Purchasing a pet: what that doggie in the window really costs.(Petcare: holistic hints for your furry friends)
How often have you or a member of your family gone into the pet store at your local mall to look at the furry bundles in cages or behind windows? Some sleep, others stand and stare back--and then there are the ones that huddle in the back, their eyes huge with fright. Sales clerks are more than willing to let you hold the cute puppy or kitten, and your heart melts. You feel sorry for the animal because you know you could provide a much better home for this little guy--which is exactly the reaction that pet stores count on.
You rationalize that this pup must be from a reputable breeding establishment; after all, it's registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). ...
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