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				<span>ASK THE SHELTER: What is a “stray” dog, and what do I do if I find one?</span>
				<time datetime="2014-06-01T13:31-07:00">posted Jun 1, 2014</time>
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				<time datetime="2014-05-26T04:33:14Z">posted May 26, 2014</time>
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				<span>What is a “professional breeder” and why do I, Executive Director of an animal shelter, support them?</span>
				<time datetime="2013-07-23T03:54:59Z">posted Jul 23, 2013</time>
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				<span>Ella gives back! How one shelter adoptee is making a big difference</span>
				<time datetime="2012-06-14T18:44-07:00">posted Jun 15, 2012</time>
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				<span>Chaining/tethering – not the right solution</span>
				<time datetime="2012-06-09T11:46-07:00">posted Jun 9, 2012</time>
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				<span>Cat behavior: Love Hurts! When your cat says “FANGS for the new home!”</span>
				<time datetime="2011-09-05T15:28-07:00">posted Sep 5, 2011</time>
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				<span>Bringing Home Your New Cat</span>
				<time datetime="2011-05-25T19:33-07:00">posted May 26, 2011</time>
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				<span>Bringing Home Your New Dog</span>
				<time datetime="2011-05-17T20:41-07:00">posted May 18, 2011</time>
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				<span>Single Kitten Syndrome – yoo haz it?</span>
				<time datetime="2011-04-18T03:13:25Z">posted Apr 18, 2011</time>
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				<span>Stop the Cycle</span>
				<time datetime="2011-04-07T12:28-07:00">posted Apr 7, 2011</time>
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				<span>The Big Black Dog Dilemma, featuring Teague</span>
				<time datetime="2011-03-22T20:36-07:00">posted Mar 23, 2011</time>
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				<span>Underweight Pets</span>
				<time datetime="2011-01-30T14:32-08:00">posted Jan 30, 2011</time>
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