Adopt a Pet Editorial Policy and Guidelines

Adopt a Pet is an educational and cultural hub for modern pet parents. 

Our editors and expert contributors (board-certified veterinarians, veterinary nutritionists, and behaviorists) report leading research in pet care and animal welfare. We also cover mental health, tech, finance, sustainability, and other trends through the lens of pet parents.

At Adopt a Pet, we are proud to produce content that is written and backed by top experts in their fields. We are always hoping to improve the quality of the content we provide to our audience of pet parents, so if you have suggestions for how we can do this or have corrections to a story you’d like to submit, please email us.

Ethical Principles

Adopt a Pet’s goal is to educate and engage pet parents by delivering accurate, accessible, and actionable information in a relatable, trustworthy voice. With this responsibility, our editorial team strives to maintain the highest standards of journalistic integrity.

Expert Sources and Contributors

Our pet-obsessed editors thoroughly vet all expert contributors. Health and nutrition content is written and reviewed by board-certified veterinarians (DVM) and veterinary nutritionists (DACVIM) with expert knowledge in these areas. Behavior content is written and/or reviewed by certified animal behaviorists (CAAB) and professional dog trainers (CPDT-KA) with positive-reinforcement methodologies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Adopt a Pet, we have cultivated a culture where staff editors, freelance writers, and expert contributors feel represented and respected. Our commitment to equity and inclusion aligns with our editorial principles as we value— and proactively seek out — diverse perspectives that serve BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other communities underrepresented in the pet industry.