It’s estimated that 130,000 dogs end up at rehoming charities every single year. Battersea alone takes in an average of 13 every day while Dogs Trust cares for 15,000 each year. These are not small numbers, which is why these rescue services implore you to ‘adopt not shop.’ While giving a home to a dog […]
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Adopting A Dog!
Adopting a dog is one of the most amazing things you can do. There are so many lonely, sad dogs in shelters who are just sitting there waiting for someone to adopt them and give them the best years of their lives! However, deciding to adopt a dog is one thing, but there are a […]
4 Pre-Adoption Considerations For Your Next Dog
Adopting a rescue dog is a great thing to do. It is the best way to bring a dog into your lives because you are giving a home to one that needs it the most. But there are some things that you need to consider before you head to the rehoming center to look at […]
What are the Advantages of Adopting an Adult Dog
Many prospective owners first think of getting a puppy when considering adding a canine pet to the household. Labor-intensive puppies are a good choice for some families, but for others, adopting an adult dog who has already had some training may be just the right choice. Advantages of Choosing an Adult Dog Puppies tend to […]
What To Expect When Adopting A Rescue Dog
There is no doubt that one of the most rewarding ways of bringing a new dog into your home is to adopt a rescue from a rehoming center. Not only will you get the benefit of a loyal and loving pet that will bring your family closer together and give you excuses to go for […]
Benefits of Shelter Dog Adoption
Adopting a new dog can involve some difficult decisions. “What size dog do I want?” “What should I name him/her?” These are among the most common questions that arise when planning the addition of a new furry, four-legged family member. One other question that pet owners should consider is whether to adopt a shelter dog instead […]
How To Welcome Your New Adopted Dog To The Family This Festive Season
A dog is for life, not just for Christmas. Nonetheless, the holiday season is a very popular time for introducing a pet to the home. After all, the bundle of furry joy can unite the family and inject new love into the home for years to come. While you’ll have years to enjoy the newest […]
How to Protect Your Home While Fostering Rescue Animals
Fostering an animal involves taking care of it until it is ready to be permanently adopted out. The “foster parent” will usually work with a rescue group or animal shelter. They will have to care for the animal in all ways – and that includes taking it to the vet if it gets sick or […]
Getting Kittens During the Adopting Crisis? 4 Steps to Prepare Your Home
Giving kittens a new home is one of the best things that you can do to help the animal population and reduce the number of cats that are euthanized. Before bringing any new kittens home, it’s advisable to prepare your living space the right ways so that you and your kittens will remain comfortable. Here […]
Adoption Day? 4 Items to Buy as Soon as You Get Your New Dog
The number of pets being handed in at shelters each year in the U.S. Continues to grow with more than 6.5 million surrendered to shelters in 2018, according to the ASPCA. In the U.S., there are more than 1.6 million shelter dogs adopted each year with new pet parents needing to be prepared with all […]
