Dogs as Pets

Thousands of dogs are neglected and put down for very treatable reasons every year. Most dogs are ignored or sent to kennels because the owner did not do their research ahead of time, but there...

So you have decided that you want to help out our furry friends by fostering. Congratulations! Fostering is a great way to support animal rescue, especially when your funds are too short to...

So you are thinking about fostering a homeless dog or cat. How do you decide if you can do it? What kind of things do you have to consider? Pet overpopulation is a huge problem today. Over...

Have you wondered how you can help abused/neglected animals in your area? Here's how!!

Money is hard to come by in these tough times. Giving back to your community is as important as ever, but cash is in short supply for a lot of us. Here are a few creative ways to support your...

Foster parents provide temporary homes for animals with nowhere else to go. Still, over 10 million kittens, puppies, horses, ferrets, lizards, and birds have to be euthanized each year. You can...

Aside from the obvious benefits of fostering a dog (like saving a life and providing a home), it's also a great way to find a new pet.

There are many pugs in the Milwaukee area that need good homes. Sometimes these dogs are neglected and abused. You may consider starting a pug rescue in Milwaukee, but there are steps you need to...

Around 12 million homeless cats, dogs, kittens and puppies are euthanized each year due to overcrowding in animal shelters. Make a difference in the lives of homeless pets by becoming a volunteer...

Starting a pug rescue in Ontario can be an experience like no other. It can be heartbreaking and it can be fulfilling. No matter what your reason for doing so, starting a pug rescue takes...

Snorting, twirling, comical pugs are wonderful companions. Pugs will lift your spirits with their crazy antics. It is hard to believe that such delightful dogs end up homeless, but sadly, many do....

Maltese weigh less than 7 pounds. Their white, silky fur must be brushed every day or two and clipped every 6 weeks. They are happy-go-lucky, affectionate dogs.Maltese are big sellers in pet...

Shih Tzus are happy-go-lucky small dogs. Although they love to play, they do not need a lot of room to exercise so they are a good choice for apartment living. Because of their small size, Shih...

The Maltese is a popular purebred small dog. They weigh ten pounds or less and are great companions for people who live in apartments. They are loyal--but protective--so they are known to bark to...

Maltese and Maltese mixes are very popular small dogs. They are loyal and sweet, but they can bark a lot and are not a good dog for small children. The Midwest is home to many of the largest puppy...

Shih Tzus have become a very popular breed and are found in shelters throughout Ohio. Sadly, the more popular the breed, the more dogs that need to be rescued. Breeders are selling so called...

The bichon is a small dog with a terrific personality. Bichons do not shed, but they do need daily grooming to keep their coats beautiful and fluffy. They are loving, playful and loyal. They make...

Chihuahuas are small and frisky with big attitudes. Chihuahuas are lovable, funny and loyal. They also bark and may be nippy. Because of their tendency to bite and delicate size, Chihuahuas do not...

Pugs are energetic, fun-loving characters. Sadly, not all pugs have the excellent homes they deserve. There are pugs in shelters throughout Colorado that need rescue. There has been a rise in...

You have decided to become a foster home for dogs in need, but where do you begin? What will you need to do? How do you go about doing it? This article will answer those questions and more, to...

If you love animals and want to do something serious to help them, you might consider becoming a foster parent for abused and abandoned animals. No-kill pet shelters are popping up all over the...

Fostering can be a gratifying experience for both you and a homeless animal (and there is certainly no shortage of pets that need fostering). Although you may not be able to keep the pet...