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Pet Adoption Hurdles Irk Would-Be Owners

Animal shelters need to make process more friendlier, critics say

By Laurel Jorgensen,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 24, 2008 9:50 PM CDT

(Newser) – Animal shelters are hitting would-be pet owners with a vetting process they say puts them on a short leash, the Chicago Tribune reports. Prospective owners often face pages of queries on condo rules, finances, marital status—and even home visits. “We got a lecture...   Read full story »

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