Dogs as Pets

You are an animal lover and want to give a little of your time to protect and heal, or some you love animals but can accommodate you? It is possible and useful, sponsor of animals of every race...

Animal shelters and rescue groups provide adoption for dogs. Both offer guidance and support for those looking to adopt a dog into their family.

It can be devastating when your pet goes missing. You want to do everything you can to get your pet home as soon as possible. To that end, it is important to be prepared and know what to do so you...

Animal shelters provide care to homeless and abandoned animals. They usually rely on local funding, as well as donations and help from volunteers. Many offer services to residents and pets in...

Adopting a dog is an alternative to purchasing from a breeder or pet store. Adopting a dog is easy, inexpensive, and fulfilling. You can find dogs available for adoption in every breed, age, size...

ALl too often, people adopt dogs and puppies without considering the consequences. Many times, people wind up adopting a dog that is too big, too hyper, or too needy, which only contributes to the...

Adopting a dog from a shelter gives a dog a second chance at living the good life. Most shelter dogs are from the area in which the dog warden has picked them up labeled as strays. Shelters are...

A goal that many people don't realize is achievable--is a No Kill Nation for pets. Approximately 4 million dogs and cats are killed in U.S. shelters each year--but with more education and...

Many abandoned dogs are in need of good homes for adoption. Some of these pets may have behavioral issues that need to be addressed soon after an adoption. Many of these dogs can be adopted for...

Too many animals are sold as pets from pet stores and not enough are being adopted from animal shelters. When you adopt a puppy from a pet store, you are really giving business to Puppy Mills. ...

If you own a pet store and purchase your dogs from puppy mill brokers (as most stores that sell dogs do), you can help put these inhumane puppy mills out of business by having shelter dogs...

Once you have decided that you want a dog, you should decide if you want to buy one from a breeder or save one from an animal shelter. If you would like to save one from an animal shelter, see...

Each year millions of abandoned pets are destroyed in U.S. shelters—and believe it or not—many people are unaware of how easy it can be to save them. Here are ways to spread the facts about...

Dog pounds are more commonly known as animal shelters. Named originally for the pounds used to pen up loose cattle until they could be sorted out by their brands to the correct owners, dog pounds...

So you've decided to adopt a dog directly from its owner. Before you schedule a meeting with the dog, find out more about the potential addition to your family.

Sadly enough, there are still many homeless pets in America. Despite the efforts of animal organizations to promote the importance of spaying and neutering, puppies and kittens are still dropped...

The Internet has made it easy to find a new dog or cat. Online sites allow you to search specific types of pets located in your area and even tell you if the animal is already house trained or...

German shepherd dogs are known for their beauty, loyalty and intelligence, making them popular pets. If you purchase a purebred German shepherd from a breeder or pet store, you will most likely...

Pet overpopulation is an ongoing crisis in the United States with only about half of animals that end up at shelters finding homes—so that means approximately 5 million dogs and cats get destroyed...

If you've been thinking about getting a dog consider adopting one from an animal shelter. I'll give you the steps to finding your new dog.

Adding a pet to your family can be so much fun! Having a dog or cat to come home to can be so wonderful and it's even better knowing that they unconditionally love you no matter what. When you...

Starting a rescue group is a big undertaking. Finding Pugs to rescue is the easy part. Navigating the maze of legal, accounting and business issues can be daunting at first. There are purebred and...

Fun-loving and affectionate, pugs make excellent companions. Families abandon their dogs for many reasons, most having nothing to do with the dog. Most North Carolina animal shelters operate on...

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....

Show how to find and adopt the perfect companion from your local animal shelter

Chihuahuas are little powerhouses. Bossiness, barking and nipping can be a challenge to someone who buys one without knowing anything about the breed. This leads to Chihuahuas being abandoned in...

Pugs are becoming popular pets, which mean more are showing up in Indiana animal shelters. Most shelters try to find homes for young purebred dogs. They rely on rescue groups to take in older dogs...

Chihuahuas in Central Florida animal shelters need help finding homes. They are popular dogs that sometimes have personalities that their families are not prepared to live with. Families that buy...

Twirling, snorting, curly tailed Pugs are happy go lucky dogs. Even dogs with terrific personalities end up in shelters or needing to find a new home. Rescue groups save animals from shelters or...

Pugs have big personalities inside small bodies. They are funny, loyal, sweet dogs. Sadly, even nice dogs end up needing to find new homes. Washington animal shelters have homeless Pugs that need...

Rescuing a bichon frise is a rewarding experience. The little white puffballs make excellent companions. They are loyal, fun-loving and affectionate dogs. They don't shed but are not...

Chihuahuas are popular little dogs. Small in size they have giant personalities. Some are biters and most bark. Because people are not educated about some of their behavior many end up in Ohio...

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...

Boxers are protective dogs that form strong bonds with their owners. They also typically interact well with children and even other pets. Just like with other animals, there are plenty of boxers...

Maltese are small dogs with big personalities. Generally, Maltese are sweet-natured, loving companions. Maltese are good with other pets and do well in apartments. They enjoy spending time with...

Shih Tzus are happy, friendly, energetic small dogs. Typical Shih Tzus weigh less than ten pounds. They get along well with other pets. Shih Tzus are not quiet dogs; they are expressive and bark...

The Maltese is very close to being the perfect family dog. Even though Maltese are incredibly small (normally under 7 lbs.), they are fearless. They are excellent with children and very playful....

Lhasa Apso Terriers are frequently found in Michigan animal shelters. Lhasas are small dogs with big personalities. They are brave and will bark to alert of intruders. Lhasas end up in shelters...

Approximately 25 percent of the dogs in Michigan animal shelters are purebreds. Chihuahuas in need of homes can be found in shelters throughout Michigan. Most dogs in shelters are there through no...

The big, goofy English bulldog can be a great companion for the right family. English bulldogs end up in shelters and rescue groups for a variety of reasons. These dogs can be expensive to care...

Chihuahuas are a popular breed and many are in animal shelters, for a myriad of reasons. Homeless Chihuahuas are often house trained, friendly and ready to find a new home. Some Chihuahuas in...

Animal shelters depend on fundraising efforts to operate as caring for animals, feeding, veterinary care and supplies for these rescued animals are all costly. Considering the service that animal...

Animal shelters call it the Tinkerbelle effect. It is the surge in homeless Chihuahuas that happened when Tinkerbelle, Paris Hilton's Chihuahua, strolled the red carpet. Sadly, instead of finding...

Congratulations on your decision to adopt a shelter dog. There are many that are awaiting their forever homes. But how do you know which dog is right for you? How can you make that ultimate...

If you live in the United States or Canada and lose a pet, find a pet or want to adopt a pet, Pet Harbor is a great website to search. Whether it's a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, hamster, or even a...

Dog rescue groups specialize on particular breeds, run by people who have experience and an in-depth knowledge of that breed. For these reasons, adopting from a dog rescue group can be ideal for...

There are many places to buy dogs, including breeders, pet stores or animal shelters. Learn how to find out where to find dogs in this free pet care video.

Learn how to research dog shelters in this free how-to video clip on adopting the perfect dog from the pound.

Free how-to video clip on the homework to do before adopting the perfect dog from the pound.

Animal shelters often receive newborn puppies without their mothers. Learn what shelters do to care for newborn puppies with tips from a veterinary technician in this free puppy care video.