If you are thinking about finding a new pet, perhaps you will consider giving a “forever” home to one of these needy homeless pets. It can be a very gratifying experience. Many times you are saving a life that otherwise would have been ended needlessly and prematurely. Continue…

When adopting a dog, one choice you’ll need to make is whether to adopt a puppy, an adolescent, or an adult. It’s not always an easy decision, so let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of adopting dogs of different ages. 

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Your family is ready to find a new dog.  What criteria should you use to decide whether to adopt a mixed breed (“hybrid”) dog from the shelter or a specific breed? Continue…

Before acting on impulse to acquire a pet, take time to consider the commitment. Continue…

Every year, millions of cats and dogs become homeless in the United States. Many are adult animals whose human families no longer want them or can’t care for them. Continue…