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Adopt

To accept, appropriate, choose, or select, as to adopt a child. To consent to and put into effect, as to adopt a constitution or a law.

adopt

v. 1) to take on the relationship of parent to child of another person, particularly (but not necessarily) a minor, by official legal action. 2) to accept or make use of, such as to adopt another defendant's argument in a lawsuit. (See: adoption)

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We can create reports for current adopters and track active and pending adopters as well.
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Furthermore, among the many shelter animals that do not show problem behavior, a program of behavior modification could likely help them develop certain behaviors that are considered desirable to many prospective adopters. Fortunately dogs, which make up a large percentage of shelter animals, respond extremely well to the operant conditioning principles used in behavior modification programs.
Teaching and learning operant principles in animal shelters: perspectives from faculty, students, and shelter staff
In this final part of the series, we turn to some additional practical considerations and questions for potential adopters of this technology.
Storage virtualization--questions for potential adopters Part 3 of 3
* As an adopter, how will my attitude and body language demonstrate joy, compassion, and caring for my adopted teacher?
Three steps forward: adopt a teacher
The three station adopters - Christine Hartley, Mary Hamilton and Val Ives - are from the Cefn Sidan U3A group in Pembrey and Burry Port.
The grey old train station transformed into something quite special by a group of women; They have worked for eight years making sure it's all pristine and perfect
He also previously was named Britain's Adopter Champion of the Year.
Medal award for 'superdad' adopter Ben
There is an ongoing need for prospective adopters across Wales to consider adopting a sibling group.
Could you give vulnerable siblings a brighter future in a loving home? With National Adoption Week in full swing, Suzanne Griffiths, operations director for the National Adoption Service, reflects on the evolving priorities for adoption services across Wales and how the sector plans to meet the needs of some of our most vulnerable children..
Businesses participating in Cambridge's Early Adopters Initiative pledge their commitment to close the gender wage gap by embracing the provisions of the new Massachusetts law prior to it taking effect in 2018.
Cambridge Trust participates in Cambridge's Early Adopter Initiative of New Pay Equity Law
The aim of the new IoT navigation tool is to help accelerate IoT market growth by assisting adopters to make informed decisions about which platforms are most likely to meet their requirements at any particular time.
New online tool empowers the choice of lot platform
There is no such thing as a typical adopter. Every family is unique.
Could you give a child a loving home? In part two of the Birmingham Mail's adoption campaign, ZOE CHAMBERLAIN busts myths and misconceptions - and says don't rule yourself out

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