lifestyle
Why You Should Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Dog
Here’s why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds, or tripods.
Lifestyle
Pup Prep: Autumn To Do List
As late summer’s dog days drift into fall, prepare your pup for the season.
Adoption Advice
Adoption Advice
How to Find a Dog to Adopt
Learn more about how you can find a dog shelter that meets your expectations.
Shelters & Rescue
Your Guide to Pet Adoption Events
Thinking of adopting a pet? What to expect, what to bring, and which questions to ask.
Lifestyle
Why You Should Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Dog
Here’s why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds, or tripods.
Behavior & Training
behavior-training
An Active Dog Is a Well-Behaved Dog
Why regular exercise can mean a less destructive dog and a happier you.
Behavior & Training
Understanding Reactivity and Aggression in Dogs: Two Very Different Things
Turns out, even experts have a hard time defining these terms.
Behavior & Training
Do Anxious Dog Parents Raise More Anxious Dogs?
Which comes first: a nervous person or a nervous pup?
Behavior & Training
An Active Dog Is a Well-Behaved Dog
Why regular exercise can mean a less destructive dog and a happier you.
Breeds & Mixes
Breed Info
10 Affectionate Cat Breeds Who Can’t Get Enough of You
These devoted cats are basically love wrapped in fur.
Breed Info
Brown Cats You Rarely See (and Totally Need to Know About)
The science behind these chocolate-colored felines.
Breed Info
12 Fluffy Cat Breeds With Big Coats
From silky coats to cloud-like fur, meet the fluffiest kitties around.
Pet Wellness
Pet Wellness
9 Ways You Can Tell If Your Cat Is Healthy
Kitties are experts at camouflaging their illnesses; here’s what you need to look for.
Nutrition
What to Feed a Dog With Vestibular Disease
Healthy meals and supplements can help set them on a path to recovery.
Breed Info
What You Need to Know About Pug Health Before Adopting
With great cuteness comes great responsibility — here’s everything you need to know about keeping your Pug healthy.
Nutrition
health
Why Does My Cat Throw Up After Eating?
That doesn’t seem normal...
Nutrition
How Many Treats Is Too Many For Your Cat?
Despite what your cat thinks, jerky treats all day, every day, is not the answer.
Adoption Advice
Think Your New Dog Has Food Allergies? Here’s What to Do Next
Learn how to spot food allergies in your newly adopted dog and manage their diet with confidence.
Pet Wellness
Why Does My Cat Throw Up After Eating?
That doesn’t seem normal...
Fostering & Volunteering
Foster & Volunteer
Your Pet Fostering Questions — Answered
From emotional attachment to fear of the unknown, various concerns may prevent you from fostering. Thankfully, most of them are myths.
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.
Lifestyle
What’s Stopping You From Fostering a Pet?
Here are six very good reasons why you should reconsider.
Shelters & Rescue
shelter-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.
Shelters & Rescue
Shelters or Rescues? How to Choose the Best Place to Adopt a Pet
Shelters, breed rescues, and non-breed-specific rescues all help pets find homes, but they operate differently.
Shelters & Rescue
Why Are Shelters and Rescues So Full of Puppies Right Now?
An uptick in puppies is stretching shelters. Here’s what’s happening.
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.
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.