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		<title>Pet Scams</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 18:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Other Pet Articles]]></category>
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From the time a person is a child they develop a love for pets.  That love of animals definitely goes with them to adulthood, and most people end up have a cat or dog as a pet. However, this kind of sentiment for pets can lead people to be scammed.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the time a person is a child they develop a love for pets.  That love of animals definitely goes with them to adulthood, and most people end up have a cat or dog as a pet. However, this kind of sentiment for pets can lead people to be scammed.</p>
<p>Puppy mills are held by several con artists around the world. Sellers receive these animals from brokers through shipping.  These sellers advertise the puppies through the Internet or through other means of advertisement to unsuspecting buyers. </p>
<p>On the Internet they will often show a picture of a very attractive animal.   This animal is offered at a very high price as a purebred of championship quality.  You&#8217;ll always have to pay up front in these situations. The scam is that when the animals arrives, IF it ever arrives, it will not be the same one in the picture.</p>
<p>Pet scammers will claim that the animal is fully up on their shots and are in good health in their ads. However, the dogs buyers get often die not long after they get there. Do not plan on buying any live animals for a source you cannot certify as being legitimate.</p>
<p>For the most part, a buyer of a pet is paying for a specific pet that has a picture on the website. However, the buyer receives no dog and they can&#8217;t get their money back. Lots of people have lost hundreds to thousands of dollars because they thought they were buying purchasing a purebred champion &#8211; which are extremely expensive. Stay aware of this potential problem and always take the time to check with a service such as <a href="http://cheapinfosearch.com/Virginia/Leesburg/571/291"target="_blank"   rel="nofollow">cheapinfosearch.com/Virginia/Leesburg/571/291</a> to verify the person who calls you is truly who they say they are.</p>
<p>One of the more common pet scams is advertising the animals are going to be shipped from another country (overseas)and the only thing buyer is responsible for the shipping charges. The scammer then keeps the money and never sends a pet.  Unfortunately, the buyer has no recourse in getting their money back. </p>
<p>Be prepared for many legitimate sounding stories from the pet scammers. One of the regular scam stories is owners who love their pets but can&#8217;t continue to keep them.  There are other stories about people who go overseas and have to abandon the pet they own. No matter the story, they ask for cash up front.</p>
<p>Being aware of who you are buying the pet from to start with is the best defense for not being scammed. Try to get to where you can meet the pet face to face, or trace the lineage of the dog. You&#8217;ll just end up regretting buying an expensive dog online sight unseen.  A legitimate breeder will be well-known and can be easily investigated.  Also, you should be seeing red flags anytime someone requests money be paid before you see what you&#8217;re buying.</p>

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		<title>The Advantages Of Using Pet Steps And Ramps</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In America alone, do you know how many households have dogs? About sixty three percent. If you think about it, that equals to about seventy million households! Yes, there is no denying that dogs are our best friends. They constantly crave attention from their family and they enjoy being in the spotlight. Your cute little [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In America alone, do you know how many households have dogs? About sixty three percent. If you think about it, that equals to about seventy million households! Yes, there is no denying that dogs are our best friends. They constantly crave attention from their family and they enjoy being in the spotlight. Your cute little dog may be a young one now, but that does not mean you should not look into <a target="_blank" href="http://www.helpyourpets.com">dog ramps and steps</a>. What are we talking about? Let us continue further to tell you some information.</p>
<p> No matter what breed of dog you have, or how young he is, he is not impervious to joint or spinal injuries that can be cause from jumping to and from furniture and other objects. Of course some breeds are especially susceptible to injury from jumping, such as Pomeranians, Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, and other breeds that have short legs, fragile bones, or long spines.</p>
<p> The ramps and stairs are &#8220;cushy&#8221; and will help keep joint impact to a minimum, as there is no longer a need to jump. This accessory will also reduce the chance of your doggy developing laziness as an alternative to painful jumping. We know you care about your pet friend and there are many benefits to reap from using <a href="http://www.helpyourpets.com/petsteps.html"target="_blank"   rel="nofollow">pet stairs</a>. Where can you go wrong? It prevents injuries, promotes healing and reduces jumping. They are also washable, so they are not something you have to keep replacing.</p>
<p> There are many stylish <a href="http://www.helpyourpets.com/petramps.html"target="_blank"   rel="nofollow">dog ramps</a> and steps out there. If you have a breed, such as a Rottweiler or a Pit bull that is more prone to hip dysplasia, then this should be a must have in your home. Apart from hip dysplasia, it will also help those dogs that are prone to spinal and join problems, arthritis, bone wobblers syndrome, bone defects, osteopathy, bone tumors, diabetes, cancer and many other health issues. Vets know what is best for your furry friend, which is why they recommend the steps and ramps for that furry friend.</p>

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