The Memphis “Adoption for Profit” Scandal (The Memphis Flyer)

A new book is coming out about the adoption-for-profit scandal that rocked Memphis in the 1950s.

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Group looks to raise adoption awareness (Bismarck Tribune)

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Adoption advocates are working to raise awareness and increase the number of adoptions placements in South Dakota, which was 250 last year.

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Czech minister says euro adoption possible in 2012 (Sharewatch)

Speaking on Czech public broadcaster, CT1, Petr Necas said 2012 was the \”nearest possible date\” for euro adoption, adding that public finance reform and an overhaul of the country\’s pensions and health system would be required in advance.

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Pet Tales: Adoption Process (First Coast News)

JACKSONVILLE, FL — At least 300 pets are up for adoption at the Jacksonville Humane Society. Many of them do find homes. Once you make that decision, what do you need to bring with you? What’s the process?

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Malawian Officials Praise Madonna’s Adoption (Fox News)

Two senior Malawian officials praised Madonna’s adoption of a motherless 13-month-old boy from their country.

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Brangelina abandon adoption plans (Stuff)

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have abandoned their plans to adopt an Indian baby because of the controversy surrounding Madonna’s recent adoption.

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Shar-Peis Seized From Breeder Up For Adoption (KMBC TheKansasCityChannel.com via Yahoo! News)

An unlicensed breeder in the Northland had 19 miniature Shar-Peis seized by animal control officers last week, and most of those dogs will soon be up for adoption.

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Madonna adoption could hit British orphans, laments charity (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Madonna’s adoption of a baby from Malawi could be “disastrous” for British orphans waiting for new parents, as adopting couples look abroad for infants rather than at home, a charity has warned.

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Pet adoption center to open (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Buffalo Pug and Small Breed Rescue will open an adoption center at 4259 Culver Road, next to Pet Adoption Network.

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Adoption Group Helps Parents-To-Be (R News)

More and more couples who can’t have their own children are turning to adoption. Adoption advocacy groups say they have seen an increase in adoption over the years. Celebrities like Madonna and Angelina Jolie have also helped the cause.

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