adoption
Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting a Second Cat
Thinking about adding another cat to your home? Here’s how to expand your family, minus the drama.
Behavior & Training
How to Address Your New Adopted Pet’s Anxiety
Anxiety is a very common reaction for a cat or dog entering a new home, but there are several ways to treat this fear-driven behavior.
Adoption Advice
Behavior & Training
Do Cats Get Lonely? Why Cats Are Better in Pairs
If you’re considering getting your cat a feline buddy, you’re in the right place.
Adoption Advice
How to Welcome a New Cat—Your New Cat’s First Day
Adopting a new cat? Learn more about how you should introduce your adopted friend to their new home.
Adoption Advice
Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting a Second Cat
Thinking about adding another cat to your home? Here’s how to expand your family, minus the drama.
Behavior & Training
behavior-training
Are You to Blame for Your Dog’s Behavioral Issues?
You may have wondered if you're the one causing the problem.
Behavior & Training
Why Is My Dog Being Clingy?
Your dog’s Velcro habits are cute—but not always convenient.
Behavior & Training
Why Does Your Dog Lick Your Other Dog’s Ears?
That’s cute... sort of?
Behavior & Training
Are You to Blame for Your Dog’s Behavioral Issues?
You may have wondered if you're the one causing the problem.
Breeds & Mixes
Breed Info
Is My Cat a Calico? A Guide to Calico Cat Traits
Many breeds can be calico. Here’s how you can tell if your cat is one of them.
Breed Info
The Top 20 Smartest Dog Breeds Around
Looking for an intelligent pup? You’ve come to the right place.
Breed Info
12 White Dog Breeds (And How to Keep Them Looking White)
Looking for a dog who rocks a clean, all-white coat? These dogs serve up style, fluff, and serious snowball energy.
Pet Wellness
Pet Wellness
Pet Care Advice: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Healthy, Happy Pet
From diet to grooming to vet checkups, here is everything you need to know about keeping your pet healthy.
Pet Wellness
The Ultimate Guide to Pet Health Checkups
Regular vet visits are key to keeping your pet healthy. Here’s what happens during a checkup, when to get them, and what to bring.
Lifestyle
The “Pet Effect”: How Becoming a Pet Parent Could Seriously Improve Your Health and Life
The psychological theory that a cat or dog is the answer to true happiness is one we can’t argue with.
Nutrition
health
Is Your New Pet’s Stomach Acting Up? Here’s Why (and What to Do)
GI issues are common, but very treatable. Here’s how to help your new dog or cat overcome their stomach problems as they settle into your home.
Behavior & Training
Kitten Constipation: Why Hasn’t My New Kitten Pooped Yet?
From diet to health concerns, here’s a guide to how to know for sure, what may be causing this issue in your cat, as well as some potential treatments for it.
Behavior & Training
Should You Free Feed or Schedule Your Dog’s Meals?
Dogs may love the idea of an all-day buffet, but free feeding isn’t doing them any favors.
Pet Wellness
Is Your New Pet’s Stomach Acting Up? Here’s Why (and What to Do)
GI issues are common, but very treatable. Here’s how to help your new dog or cat overcome their stomach problems as they settle into your home.
Fostering & Volunteering
Lifestyle
Want to Help a Rescue Pet Get to Their New Home? Become a Transport Volunteer
Domestic and international transport volunteers are in high demand—here’s how you can become one.
Lifestyle
These Volunteer Programs Let You Take Shelter Dogs Out for an Adventure
Whether you’re going for just a stroll or an all-day hike, everyone will benefit big time.
Lifestyle
How to Help the Rescue Pets Who Seem to Be Stuck at Shelters Forever
And why the problem of long-term rescue and foster animals persists.
Shelters & Rescue
adoption
How Do Working Cat Adoption Programs Work?
Indoor life isn’t for every cat. Working-cat programs offer a happy, productive alternative.
Shelters & Rescue
Are Shelter Pets Healthy?
In truth, most animal shelters will identify and treat a pet’s health problems pretty quickly. They’ll have all the information you need.
Lifestyle
Senior Cat Sanctuaries Are the Retirement Homes Aging Kitties Deserve
When cats’ people can’t care for them anymore, the loving staff at these facilities step in.
Adoption Advice
How Do Working Cat Adoption Programs Work?
Indoor life isn’t for every cat. Working-cat programs offer a happy, productive alternative.
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.