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When a Dog Is a Lemon

It was love at first sight: Those expressive brown eyes, that noble nose ... that wagging tail. Lots of otherwise level-headed people fall head-over-heels for a puppy displayed in a pet store window. They may have gone to the mall to buy shoes, but end up taking home a considerably pricier item, a purebred puppy that costs several hundred dollars, upkeep not included. Unfortunately, these shopping mall romances often have unhappy endings.

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How do I provide for my pet's care after I die?

I'm a widow in my late 80s, and have no close relatives. My dearest friend is my two-year-old golden retriever, who may well outlive me. How do I ensure care of my beloved dog after my death?

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Can a germ-spreading pet store be made to pay the vet bills?

I bought a Pomeranian puppy from a pet store last year. She was sick with kennel cough and loaded with fleas. I have since spent hundreds in vet bills, not only for her, but also for my other dogs, who caught her kennel cough. The pet store's guarantee says I have a right to be reimbursed for the puppy's vet bills (though they haven't yet paid). But can I also sue them for the vet bills for my other dogs? 

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