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.
Luna: A Rescue Story
First of all, welcome to our little page. Luna and I are pleased to meet you and hope you enjoy your stay. If she could, Luna would snuggle and love on every one of you. But you'll get acquainted with that lovable personality soon enough. For now, let me tell you about where our adventure started...
Amanda KnightPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeMeet Freyja, the Destroyer
Meet Freyja. Me: "Let's get a gentle dog like a Greyhound so I can bring it to the nursing home with me to visit the seniors. We can name him Gandalf the Grey!"
Rebecca GoldsteinPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeThe Joy and Pain of Fostering Dogs
Fostering dogs is an emotional rollercoaster.When I was 16, my family got a dog. My wife has wanted a dog since she was a little girl, but it had never happened for her. There were a variety of reasons, but it was mainly due to the bane of everyone's life: work.
Andrew BeasleyPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeMy Pussy Roomie
About a year ago, I became a boarder in a house with three cats. It isn't that I actively dislike cats; I am merely indifferent towards them, but I've had to live with the consequences of moving into what used to be Himeji's room— the young girl pictured above.
Alexis D. SmolenskPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeThis is My House
I was raised around dogs all of my life, so I understand that connection between an owner and their four-legged furry baby.
Linda BlankenshipPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeBest Pet Charities in New York City
New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world - as long as you're not one of the many animals who live in the mean city streets. Sadly, there's a bit of a stray epidemic going on in New York City, and many pet charities in town aren't actually doing much to solve the problems animals face.
Peter DillPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeBest Pet Charities in America
Too often, charitable organizations end up being scandalized once their donors find out that only a very small percentage of money actually goes to the donation. In many cases, the money that's donated ends up in "administration fees," which is another way of saying that you got people to pay you for asking them for money.
Glenn BushinskiPublished 7 years ago in Petlife