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.

They save us too
Recent events have seen the world change in a way that most adults have never seen before. From school closures to international travel bans the lives of many people have changed drastically in the last year.
By Rebecca Haddock5 years ago in Petlife
Dog Adoption
There have been plenty of difficult and emotional times over the last twelve months. The effects of COVID-19 are affecting everyone in some way and to some extent. One of the saddest revelations from lockdown was Dog’s Trust reporting a significant increase in people giving up their rescue dogs when lockdown restrictions were originally eased in August and owners realised they couldn’t fully commit to their dog, whether it was dealing with their allergies or needing sensitive stomach dog food, their unique behaviours, or needing socialisation.
By Fay McFarlane5 years ago in Petlife
About A Dog
In 16 days, I will celebrate my 79th birthday. One month after that will be the sixth anniversary of my wife’s death from cancer. In those six years, well, the last four of them anyway, I searched in vain for a new partner. Joined clubs and associations and did the online dating thing. Lots of coffee, lots of lunches, lots of travel but no success.
By Symphisis5 years ago in Petlife
Things You Learn By Adopting A Dog
I come from a family of buyers. I had never experienced the adoption process before, but I had decided that, when I was ready, I was going to adopt a dog. Everything fell into place quickly. I got a job that meant I could afford a dog, I got a new roommate who wasn't allergic to dogs, and I felt ready. It only took a couple weeks for me to find the perfect dog to adopt. Her dopey face and the sweetest one eye I've ever seen won me over instantly. I had her in my home a few days later. Now, it's been over a year since that day and I've loved every moment of it. When I adopted my dog, I knew I was ready for the responsibility, but I didn't anticipate how much she would change me. And she changed me a lot.
By Dani Ash5 years ago in Petlife
Maligator Momma
I have always believed that the best dog breed is Rescue. My brother-in-law and I sometimes fight over this. When he decided he wanted a dog he was very specific. He and my sister did all the research. They looked into the different breeds, what health issues they had, which were easiest and hardest to train, which were aggressive, which made good family dogs, which were good work dogs, which could do both. They looked into potential vet bills and food costs, best brands. EVERYTHING.
By Scr1be5 years ago in Petlife
The Adventures of Kitty and Daisy
Liz was mourning the loss of her best friend Gingles. A beautiful collie husky dog that she had for many years. Her father adopted Gingles from the animal control as a puppy. Gingles had a unique look on her. She had beautiful thick long golden-brown fur with light brown husky and collie markings on her face and a white diamond on her chest. Gingles went everywhere with Liz, camping, and at one time when she was working out of a trailer for a bit, Gingles was right there by her side. When Gingles became older, she was in a lot of pain and could not walk up the stairs.
By Elizabeth Bly5 years ago in Petlife
Are two cats better than one?
It's an age old question to be answered - do cats get lonely or are they social creatures? Does your cat want a friend or do they prefer to live in a single-cat household?
By Alex G5 years ago in Petlife
Potbellied pigs are loose in the streets!
You've seen all the posts online of celebs with teacup pigs. You've seen how girls go crazy over how adorable they are. After asking around, you discover they are pretty low maintenance and cheap to own, after the 1200-5600 dollar price tag, depending on your area. Excited, you do a search for a local breeder in your area, you connect and you buy yourself your very own "max 25 pound" babe magnet. The breeder informs you the pig only requires 1/4 cup of food a day and isn't anymore messy than a dog or cat and you think, "This is great!"
By sith queen5 years ago in Petlife
FUR ELISE
ONE OF MY EARLIEST CHILDHOOD MEMORIES was singing and massaging my aunt's cat. I was about 3 or 4 years old. She would always let me cuddle her, even when the cat was sleeping. Her name was Flirty Bird. You might say I’ve wanted a cat ever since.
By naomi l 5 years ago in Petlife
Emma's Adoption Adventure - And Tips For Your Own Adventure!
My boyfriend and I have wanted a dog for a very, very long time. We lived together in an apartment with no *new* pets allowed. Those who had pets already when this took place could keep them. So we were basically taunted when we would see them walking their dogs. Finally, we closed on a house in August of this year. One of the first orders of business, I knew, would be to get a dog. After applying through multiple shelters, both local and long distance, we finally got an appointment to see some dogs on Sunday, October 4, 2020.
By Erin Kress5 years ago in Petlife
ASPCA
Hi my name is Apis. I am two years old. I'm a Pembroke Corgi/Pit Bull mixed, and I was adopted from the ASPCA aka "the pound". My Mommy and Daddy adopted me on April 3, 2020 and I must say, it was one of the best days of my life. I have everything a little handsome pooch such as myself could ever want or need. The biggest thing I have with my new parents,,,, LOVE.😁
By Kandance Ferrari5 years ago in Petlife
Is a Monkey a Valid Choice For a Pet?
Pet monkeys presently are truly building a major viral buzz in the Pet segment. The primary reason for this is often gorgeous obvious just because amazing animals are really satisfying to use because of their unique and adorable traits. If you want to be different from everybody else in your neighborhood when it comes to Pets, then exotic animals will be your best choice.
By monkeys world5 years ago in Petlife