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Ask Dr. Diane: Adopting Two Dogs from One Litter

By: Author Paris Permenter

Dear Dr. Diane,

I would like to adopt two puppies from the same litter if available at the shelter but my husband doesn’t think that’s a good idea. What do you think?

I think that it is a wonderful, humane and compassionate act to adopt two puppies from the same litter. My husband and I have done this on several occasions and the biological and emotional bonds between the animals have proven to be remarkable.

You are among the generous and kind-hearted people that would be adopting the two family members together. I think you and your husband would find this to be a very gratifying experience both for you and the puppies that are siblings and may well be lifelong best friends.

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Dr. Pomerance is an animal behavior specialist and an expert on topics such as deciding which puppy is best for your family, how to pick out a rescue, and on healing from the loss of a pet.

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