adoption
You Should Absolutely Adopt a Pet. Here’s Why.
Check out these science-supported benefits of pet parenthood.
Adoption Advice
Adoption Advice
You Should Absolutely Adopt a Pet. Here’s Why.
Check out these science-supported benefits of pet parenthood.
Adoption Advice
How Does Adopt a Pet Work?
Step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of finding a pet.
Adoption Advice
5 Ways to Get Your Dog Ready for a New Baby
It’s all about preparing them ahead of time. Here are our best tips.
Behavior & Training
behavior-training
How Often Do Dogs Need to Go Outside?
This guide to bathroom breaks will help prevent accidents and keep your dog healthy.
Behavior & Training
How Often Do Dogs Need to Go Outside?
This guide to bathroom breaks will help prevent accidents and keep your dog healthy.
Behavior & Training
Do Cats Love Their Pet Parents? What Science Tells Us About Feline Affection
Research suggests cats form real emotional bonds with their humans, shaped by attachment, brain chemistry, and their path to domestication.
Behavior & Training
How to Train a Husky: A Guide for Adopters and Pet Parents
Huskies are independent thinkers, but with the right approach, they can be successfully trained.
Breeds & Mixes
Breed Info
Wild Cat Breeds: 10 Cats Who Look (or Act) Like They Belong in the Wild
Thinking of adopting an exotic breed? Prepare yourself with this guide.
Breed Info
Why Are Ragdolls Called ‘Puppy Cats’?
What’s not to love? These kitties love people, being pet, and have the most dreamy eyes.
Breed Info
10 Black and White Cat Breeds: From “Moo Cats” to Tuxedos
Meet the irresistible bi-color cats who will steal your heart.
Pet Wellness
health
Do Dogs Really Need Their Anal Glands Expressed?
Dogs can usually clear their anal glands on their own. But ignoring the warning signs when they do need help can lead to serious consequences.
Pet Wellness
Do Dogs Really Need Their Anal Glands Expressed?
Dogs can usually clear their anal glands on their own. But ignoring the warning signs when they do need help can lead to serious consequences.
Pet Wellness
Why Does My Pet Have a Spay-Neuter Tattoo?
These little blue or green tattoos, usually found on your dog or cat
Adoption Advice
Adopting a Tripod Dog: What You Need to Know and How to Care for Them
Experts shed light on what life’s like with a three-legged dog. Spoiler alert: They’re pretty awesome.
Fostering & Volunteering
Foster & Volunteer
Fostering Pets: Should I Foster a Dog or Cat?
Fostering is a great way to dip your toes into the pet-parenting waters, while helping a pet in need.
Foster & Volunteer
Fospice: Giving Dogs a Loving Home in Their Final Days
Looking after a senior or terminally ill pet can be the most important, rewarding thing you ever do. Here’s what ‘fospice’ entails.
Shelters & Rescue
shelter-rescue
Marzen’s Story: How a Long-Ignored Dog Found Their Forever Home
Sometimes puppy love shows up late — but when it does, it sticks.
Shelters & Rescue
Marzen’s Story: How a Long-Ignored Dog Found Their Forever Home
Sometimes puppy love shows up late — but when it does, it sticks.
Shelters & Rescue
Trap-Neuter-Release Organizations: What Are They, and What Do They Do?
TNR is crucial for curbing cat overpopulation and shelter overcrowding.
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.
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.