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What to Know Before Adopting a Cat or Dog Thinking about pet adoption?  Adopting a dog, cat, or other pet is a great way to live a green life.  Many pets need a new home with loving owners, and adopting an animal is a fantastic, and green, alternative to buying a pet from a pet store. Pet adoption is a big undertaking, and it is important to understand all involved before beginning the adoption process.  It would be a sad day for both owner and pet if the adopted dog or cat is returned to the shelter.  That being said, before pet adoption, be sure to consider the following GreenLiving truths: 1) What type of pet is best for you?   Before adopting a pet, it is necessary to first determine what pet to adopt.  Cats and dogs can have different personalities and can fit into different lifestyles.  Dogs need to be walked and groomed more frequently than cats.  Cats can be more self sufficient, as they groom themselves and can use a litter box.  2) ...

The Dos and Don'ts of Adopting a Four-Legged Family Member Many aspects of your lifestyle can be eco-friendly.  For example, if you live in a pet-friendly apartment community (view the Grady Management  website  to view our pet friendly communities) you might want to bring a four-legged friend into your household.  Before purchasing a cat or dog from a pet store, consider adopting a pet!  In the same spirit of taking care of the environment and practicing eco-friendly lifestyle changes, consider these reasons for pet adoption: Think of finding the perfect pet: not all animals are perfect for every lifestyle, but there may be a particular breed that works best for your home and routine. When recycling bottles and cans, reusable resources are then allowed to be made "new".  The animals in shelters can make the perfect companion, they just need another chance to prove that they are wonderful pets. Realize the numbers: According to the Humane Society's official...