adoption
Pet Adoption Transport Services: Transporting Pets Across Country
Learn about rescue dog transport — a vital process relocating adoptable pets from overcrowded shelters to areas where they’re eagerly welcomed.
Adoption Advice
How to Prepare For a Pet Adoption Home Visit
Preparing to adopt a dog? Here are seven tips for acing your inspection and bringing your new pup home.
Adoption Advice
Adoption Advice
How to Pass a Pet Adoption Interview: What Shelters Look For
Adoption interviews aren’t about passing or failing — they’re about finding the right fit.
Programs
What Is Adopt a Pet’s Certified Partner Program?
It’s how we shine a light on standout shelters and rescues, sending more potential adopters their way and saving more animals.
Adoption Advice
Pet Adoption Transport Services: Transporting Pets Across Country
Learn about rescue dog transport — a vital process relocating adoptable pets from overcrowded shelters to areas where they’re eagerly welcomed.
Behavior & Training
behavior-training
Why Does Your Cat Sleep on You? 7 Reasons and What It Means
Not into cuddling? Too bad—they’re spending the night.
Behavior & Training
Play or Aggression? How to Interpret a Dog Who’s Showing Teeth
It doesn’t always mean they’re upset.
Behavior & Training
Can Cats Swim? What You Need to Know
More importantly: Do they want to?
Behavior & Training
Why Does Your Cat Sleep on You? 7 Reasons and What It Means
Not into cuddling? Too bad—they’re spending the night.
Breeds & Mixes
Breed Info
11 Teacup Dog Breeds for Tiny Pup Lovers
These breeds prove that size has nothing to do with how much personality a dog can have.
Breed Info
French Bulldog Mixes: What to Know Before You Adopt
Thinking about adopting a French Bulldog mix? Here's what to expect from these small but mighty dogs — and how to find one at a shelter near you.
Breed Info
The 6 Most Common Mastiff Mixes (and Why They’re So Popular)
What it’s really like to share your home with one of these gentle giants.
Pet Wellness
health
13 Common Dog Skin Conditions
Our experts explain signs, symptoms, and treatments.
Pet Wellness
My Dog Tested Positive for Heartworm: What Happens Now?
If heartworm happened to my dog, it can happen to yours.
Pet Wellness
5 Development Stages You Should Know When You Get a Puppy
It’s like What to Expect When You’re Expecting, except add “four little paws to run around your house” to the title.
Pet Wellness
13 Common Dog Skin Conditions
Our experts explain signs, symptoms, and treatments.
Fostering & Volunteering
Foster & Volunteer
The Beginner’s Guide to Fostering a Dog
Thinking about fostering a dog? Read more to learn about the fostering process and what to expect.
Lifestyle
A Guide to Fostering Pets When You Have Kids
Advice from parents who truly do it all.
Foster & Volunteer
Did You Know You Can Foster Rabbits?
What every prospective foster parent should know before jumping in.
Shelters & Rescue
shelter-rescue
How Kitten Yoga Helps Rescue Cats Find Homes
It's not just a cute fad — kitten yoga is also an effective way to help kitties find their humans.
Shelters & Rescue
Shelter Myths: Facts About Adopting from a Shelter
Debunk a few animal shelter myths and learn the benefits of adopting from a shelter or rescue group.
Adoption Advice
Are There Any Free Pet Adoptions?
Yes, fee-waived adoptions are real—if you know where to look. Here’s how to find legitimate free adoption, avoid scams, and budget for your new best friend.
Shelters & Rescue
How Kitten Yoga Helps Rescue Cats Find Homes
It's not just a cute fad — kitten yoga is also an effective way to help kitties find their humans.
Rehome
Rehome
Where Can I Surrender My Cat For Free?
Typically, animal control requires a fee for accepting surrendered animals. Here’s what you should know about surrendering a cat for free.
Rehome
Is It Ever Okay to Return a Dog to a Shelter?
There are many resources to help new pet parents troubleshoot even the most frustrating adoption issues. But if those still don’t help, here’s what to do next.