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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Dogs and cats are just the most adorable animals that ever were. They have a well-earned reputation for loyalty and love. If you’d like to bring an animal into your home please adopt your pet from a local animal shelter. Shelter pets are well-behaved! Almost never is a pet ever put in a shelter because …
Animal rescue organizations do great work, but their job is never done. There are always more animals to help, and the journey from rescue to forever home can be a long one. Sadly, not every animal completes the trip. In the United States alone, approximately 2.7 million animals are euthanized each year. If you have the space, …