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Petsitters and boarding kennels each have advantages and disadvantages for pets staying behind while owners travel. Yesterday we examined the pros and cons of choosing a boarding facility. Today, we’ll do the same for petsitters.

Some petsitters will care for your pet in their home. Others will come to your home for one or more visits each day and care for your pets in the environment to which they are accustomed. Petsitters run the gamut from adult business owners who are self-employed, bonded and insured, and may even employ others, to teenagers looking for spending money. More →

Volunteering at an animal shelter is a great way for children to learn responsibility and prepare for adopting a family pet. However, it can be tough to find organizations and activities that are child-friendly, particularly if the child in question is younger than about 10. Some rescue groups and shelters don’t permit anyone under 18 to volunteer, for reasons of liability. However, with persistence and creativity, it’s possible to get children involved in volunteering.

Locating a Kid-Friendly Shelter or Rescue

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Dear PetLvr Mailbag …

What can a renter do when owning a dog to prevent the landlord from having any liability with regards to the dog’s behavior?

Essentially, the law states that a landlord can be held financially liable for injuries etc to a third party under certain circumstances.

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