adoption
Our guide to animal adoption; learn why, where, and how to prepare to adopt a cat, kitten, dog or puppy from an animal shelter or rescue group.
Accidental Adoption
It was mid-October in Michigan, and I was visiting my family from South Carolina. I hadn’t been home in awhile, and my youngest brother, Max’s, 13th birthday was coming up. My mom and I were sitting in the living room, with a glass of wine, trying to come up with a fun surprise for a 13 year old boy.
Danielle HeinPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeMy dog wears shoes
Zoe is part border collie, part shar-pei, and part bull terrier. I was told by the service dog organization that they were going to find a dog to train for me and asked me if I wanted to be part of picking one out. We met at the animal shelter, and began our search. We looked for about an hour and a half, and after interacting with several dogs, we had not found one that we felt was right. As we were leaving, one of the volunteers said they had a puppy that was brought back to them by a so called service dog trainer that said she was not right for their program.
Steven Crane SrPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeWhat Lola Wants... an excerpt from That Damn Dog
I really didn't want a cat, really didn't even want a pet! However sometimes we have to graciously accept what we are given, expressly when it turns out that the unexpected gift was something we needed.
Jeanne ClymorePublished 3 years ago in PetlifeFork in the Road
This is a tale of how two souls from different worlds came to be one soul family, one of the human race and one of the canine race. It would take great heartache from both of their past to bring them together. As fate will have it, a girl and her four-legged girl furriend would have to take a leap of faith to find their second chance in life.
Raquel ValdezPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeStrider
Meet Strider. I am not sure of his exact age or his past. All I do know is that for the past year and 3 months, he has changed my life.
Theodore DembowskiPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeEnriching the Life of an Anxious Rescue Cat
Enriching the Life of an Anxious Rescue Cat Entered into Vocal's Stray to Stay Challenge: Tell us how you rescued your beloved pets and share their adoption story.
Rachel M.JPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeA Snowball in Texas
Almost a year ago, my best friend from high school messaged me one day asking if I knew anyone who would want to adopt a kitten or two. She sent me a picture of this teeny tiny little white ball of fur, along with his 3 siblings who were all orange. Quite strange how a momma cat who was all orange and the daddy was all orange, too, could have a litter of 4 kittens and one comes out all white. Who knew? Well, I showed the pictures of the kittens to my mom and she said she wished she could take another one in to join the crowd of her eleven cats. I told my best friend that I wanted the white one. But I didn't know how my then-husband would react since he wasn't really a cat lover. When I showed him the picture of the litter, he immediately said he wanted the white one, too. So, it was settled. I let my best friend know that we wanted the white one. A few other people had wanted him, too, but she said she would give him to me if I was serious about adopting him. I told her I wouldn't change my mind for the world. I've always wanted a white cat that I could name Snowball. Over the previous ten or so years, we had fed some all white cats who we named Snowball, but they were never really ours.
Vanna VorbachPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeBryson Tiller Saved My Life
I honestly was not a dog person. Like... I was seriously terrified of dogs growing up. I could sit here and detail my experiences, but that's neither here nor there. The point is, I went to college and thanks to the ridiculously cute pups they kept bringing on campus I became a changed woman. I went from crossing the street if I saw a dog approaching, to literally not being able to pass a dog without wanting to pet it at the VERY least.
Kaye ThompsonPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeFor the Love Of Sid
In January 2009, my husband and I lived in the suburbs of Riga, Latvia, in a two-story house with our then fur baby, a darling girl cat named Cha-Cha. January 2009 started off badly for us. Cha-Cha had respiratory problems, and at the age of 12, she died in my arms. It seemed that sometimes the heartache would suffocate as the days went on, and there was no loving furry face to make us smile. Finally, as March drew near and the spring was getting closer, my husband agreed to adopt a cat. We had found Cha-Cha in a friend's garden, but now we would go online and see what the animal rescue services in Riga, Latvia offered for adoption. As I looked at the photos suddenly, there he was with dark and light grey fur and so very handsome I got very excited. We made the arrangements and went to see if we could adopt this boy cat.
Rasma RaistersPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeThe Adoption of my 3 Kitties
I have always adopted my kitties from the Humane Society or as strays off the street. I cannot think of a sadder way for a kitty to live than to be neglected on the street or in the humane society.
Spirit Guide Communication through the Art of DivinationPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeWhy Is My Car Engine Meowing?
You came into our lives nearly 10 years ago, yet I still remember the day I found you like it was yesterday. At the time, I was still in high school and worked as a barista in our small hometown coffee shop. On this night, I was working late and closed the shop alone.
Isla BerryPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeThe Witch's Familiar
**Warning, many, many cat pictures ahead** I keep joking that when I answer the phone from now on I'm going to say, 'Hello Clara's Supernatural hotline, how can I help? Press 1, for ghosts, ghouls and poltergeists. Press 2, for any and all demonic activity up to and including possessions. Press 3, for general enquires, and 4 for anything else. If you require a love potion please hang-up.'
Clara Elizabeth Hamilton Orr BurnsPublished 3 years ago in Petlife