adoption & fostering

Shelters are overflowing. One shelter volunteer tells us Gen Z is to blame, but is this true?

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Here are all the reasons you should welcome a senior pup into your family.

Fostering a pet can be one way to help a person in need escape a dangerous situation.

The pair is working to find homes for pets during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

These shelters and rescue organizations are in need of emergency fosters and donations.

Please remember to look at shelters and purebred rescues for your dream pup.

Sadly, black dogs are adopted less than pups with lighter coats. Here’s everything you should know about “black dog syndrome.”

These organizations are assisting with rescue efforts—and they need your help.

When you adopt a dog this October, you’ll be entered to win a homecoming photoshoot, a shelter donation, and more.

Named for a Golden Retriever who died a tragic, preventable death, this legislation would protect other animals from meeting the same fate.

They will be available for adoption after receiving medical treatment.

The shelter hopes to free up space as they face overcrowding.

No dog is allergen-free, but some breeds may spare you from constant sneezing. 

Every dog needs a forever home, fostering helps dogs to find one.

This often means they get adopted faster, too.

The right rescue pup is out there.

How to search foster rescues, shelters, and sanctuaries across the country to find the right snuggle buddy.

Without the advocacy they need, these animals rely on Americans for help.

Any of these breeds are great for city living and available at shelters and rescues.

The nonprofit’s page was hacked, leaving their operations paused and potential adopters vulnerable to theft.

July 31 is National Mutt Day. Here are nine reasons why a mixed-breed dog would make a great new addition to your family.

The truth is breed labels are often wrong.

What to expect in the first three days, three weeks, and three months.

Yes! Shelters are full of good, grown-up doggos. Here’s how to find the perfect match.

Here are six very good reasons why you should reconsider.

Fall in love abroad? Follow these simple steps to bring your new family member home.

“No kill? It just means slow kill,” one volunteer says of the unprecedented shelter crisis.

Adoption isn’t for everyone—here are other ways you can be there for animals in need.

Find out how you can help the pets affected by the storm.

And why the problem of long-term rescue and foster animals persists.

Even a small amount of quality time makes a huge difference to shelter pups.

If you’re feeling stressed or sad after bringing home a young pup, you’re not alone.

Vieques is now an island where “you don’t see roaming, starving dogs and cats.”

People and Pedigree are offering big prizes to the winner.

This Friday, New Yorkers can go to the first installation to adopt dogs and register to vote.

The celebration features free food, vendor booths, and adoptable dogs.

Shelters are in desperate need of photographers, so he's calling on his colleagues to do the same.

We’re excited for the Westminster Dog Show, but we also want to highlight dog competitions that lift up non-purebred dogs.

All the things you’ll want on hand as a new pet parent, from the must-haves to the nice-to-haves.

One Florida rescue reports a recent intake of over 150 Frenchies thanks, in large part, due to irresponsible breeders.

Split your time sipping cocktails by the beach and being a “voluntourist” for puppies and kittens in need.

For starters: No, they’re not all traumatized and yes, you can find a purebred puppy at a shelter.

A study found that millennials are choosing pets over kids. Here’s why.

A new program aims to reduce overcrowding in shelters.

Local lawmakers think breeding has gotten out of control.

“We learned dogs are born with three legs and a spare.”

Per the US Surgeon General, loneliness is as dangerous for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Here are ways pets can solve that.

From hosting fundraisers to posting about their adopted pets, stars can have a huge impact on animal-rescue efforts.

That’s right, you can write off all that puppy food (and pee pads).

ASSERT is the first on the ground for emergency aid around the world.

The dogs — 20 of them puppies — will be available for adoption in the coming weeks. 

The actress is a huge advocate for animal rescue.

Want a purebred? Here’s yet another reason you should rescue one.

Watch the heartbreaking — and heartwarming — tribute to his three-legged rescue Pittie, Dipper.

You’re in love, but is it irresponsible to add four paws to the mix? Here’s some input for your consideration.

All these pups are available for adoption now—and they’re too cute for words.

Introducing the starting lineup of this year’s Puppy Bowl through the music of Super Bowl LVIII’s real MVP, Taylor Swift.

Like this New Jersey shelter, you can add a purpose to your payback this Valentine’s Day.

It is a serious issue around the world.

Overcrowding is at an all-time high.

One doesn’t have to be the loneliest number when it comes to your dog.

Using these tips, your skittish dog will warm up to you.

Rescues and shelters need you to take on foster dogs this winter as a respiratory illness spreads.

Seriously, you can donate to shelters just by shopping!

The holiday season is not so jolly for a lot of pet rescues. Here’s how they help their animals — and their volunteers and staff members — this time of year.

It’s one of the best ways you can spend your time this season.

“He is magical, and I have completely fallen in love with him,” his new mom said.

Puppies and kittens are cute, but read this expert advice before attaching a bow to their collars and handing them to a pal.

We can’t help falling in love with this pup, who was the last dog left at this Chicago adoption event.

The rescue organization’s founder Jeff Berri needs your help to save dogs from horrific conditions and giving them a much-deserved new start.

A senior pet is the perfect addition to your family. Here’s everything you need to know before you bring them home.

A few things to consider before expanding your fam by four more paws.

The rescue advocate and pet nutrition brand are partnering with Greater Good Charities for a contest that will reward 20 shelters across the U.S. $1,000 grants. 

Puppy mills and animal traffickers are tricking Craigslist users into purchasing dangerously — sometimes terminally — sick dogs.

Some animal rescues allow trial runs for interested adopters. Get the scoop on how foster-to-adopt programs work.

There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts.

Change is hard, but that doesn’t mean you should feel bad.

It’s a big decision, so check these boxes before you sign on the dotted line.

Find out which dog breed is right for your lifestyle.

If your heart is set on a purebred pup, start your search at breed-specific rescue organizations.

Wolf Mother K9 founder Saharai Salazar on misunderstood behaviors, giving every pup a chance, and the need for more empathy.

Here are the pinkest, sparkliest, wittiest Barbie movie-inspired names for your dog or cat.

How five aspiring pet parents are getting their feet wet by moonlighting as shelter volunteers and dog walkers.

They’ll always remember their first childhood pet—this intro is just the beginning.

Hundreds of dogs have been rescued from hoarding situations so far this year. Here’s what their adopters should know, according to animal welfare experts.

New trends we can totally get behind.

...Without turning your home into a circus.

Here’s why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds, or tripods.

The Biden administration’s plan has been blocked by SCOTUS. Here’s how pets’ lives could have been better if their parents had extra cash.

The John Wick franchise’s latest installment could pose a real threat to Belgian Malinois.

Some besties are inseparable, and that’s not always a bad thing.

Age isn’t always just a number.

In volunteers’ Instagram videos, you’ll see both the joy and the fatigue behind finding these deserving pets homes.

This potential legislation could save the lives of countless shelter dogs. Here’s how you can help.

Boundaries, right? But if they end up sleeping in bed, that’s cool, too.

This is the Paula Cole parody that rescue orgs are singing as they struggle to find people to foster pets.

Hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes are putting their money where their mics are. 

The dogs are graduates of Canine CellMates’ alternative sentencing program, which pairs dogs with people charged with felonies in Fulton County, Georgia.

The rescue’s founder, Gina Boehler, on her mission to help these pups start over.

Use these tips before making the big decision.

Advice from parents who truly do it all.

From adopting to fostering to sponsoring on Patreon, there are many ways to give these rescue organizations the support they need.

The fair-housing org’s journey from bumper stickers to databases.

Further proof that you can — and should — adopt rescued designer dogs.

Adopting a foster pet doesn’t isn’t always the right choice. But for these families, it turned out to be the only one.

Eve Bañuelos on how a pregnant dog and a pandemic layoff inspired her to start an organization that rescues dogs in California and Mexico as shelters overflow.

Paravel’s collab with Rescue City means your dog can get a chic carrier — and you can help pups in need. A true win-win.

Sound advice from seasoned dog and cat parents who have been there.

The San Diego-based rescue’s 300 volunteers take saving Mexican street dogs as seriously as a full-time job (but have fun doing it).

All the steps you can take.

The artist and activist on how her work has helped hundreds of dogs get adopted (and how she copes with the heartache of photographing shelter and street dogs around the world).

Filmmakers Brit and Taylor Hensel on their side hustle to save real life “rez dogs.”

Shelter dogs want in on the cuffing season companionship rush. 

It’s one paw in front of the other for these dogs as they adjust to life in safe homes.

Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on how to keep your dog from using your living room as a toilet.

Adopting a pet in the pandemic was a competition. Now, shelters need all the adopters they can get.

The time to foster is now.

In barks. She’s a dog. Was that not clear?

With the help of flight, this nonprofit is saving animals and relocating them to loving homes across the country.  

7 tips for acing your inspection and bringing your new pup home.

Angela Rafuse on how her grandfather’s cat inspired her to start a nonprofit and find new homes for the cats of terminally ill pet parents.

Rachael Ziering walked away from a career on Broadway to make the pet adoption process more inclusive.

“With ShapoShelter, we’re going to highlight the stories of these poor animals that can’t tell their own stories in the hopes of finding them new homes.”

The state passed a bill that will end the inhumane breeding and transport process. 

How the author and founder of Pup Culture Rescue is fusing her experience in the entertainment industry with her passion for animal advocacy.

The lion-hearted animal advocate on rescuing her first kitten in a tree, designing an orphaned animal nursery, and becoming an Instagram sensation.

Ready to take the plunge? Here’s everything you need to know about applying to adopt a pet.

From exercise needs to medical history to compatibility with kids, here is everything you need to know.

If you’re helping out a homeless pet, shouldn’t that be worth a freebie? The reality is, it costs a lot of money to care for shelter animals and to keep a shelter clean and safe.

The founder of Marley’s Mutts and the Pawsitive Change Program on fighting for the underdog, creating hope for people and pets, and rescuing animals from California to Kabul.

The beginning of puppy parenthood can be rough, but it does get better — especially when you implement this advice.

A new program, Rescue Doodles, recommends adoptable dogs based on kids’ drawings.

A week before the big game, we hit the gridiron with the longtime official on adoptable puppies, special needs MVPs, and hosts Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.

Introducing the 2022 Puppy Bowl starting lineups and the rescue organizations they’re representing.

Double the trouble or double the fun? Dog trainer Lindsay Hamrick weighs in.

When you realize your home or lifestyle is not a good fit for your pet, you’re put in an unenviable position. But it doesn’t have to be a lose-lose. 

“Having dogs, rescue dogs, is not always convenient or comfortable — you have to get used to being uncomfortable. But it’s so worth it. The love is immeasurable.”

From a Tennessee farm to a Brooklyn apartment, our rescued Hound dog is going with the flow — mostly.

“Comedy and entertainment — that’s my passion. But my purpose in life is saving dogs. And somehow I have managed to combine the two.”

Loyal, devoted, and dutiful, Pit Bulls are proving to be pretty well suited to helping humans in need.

Our room-to-room guide to get your house in dog-safe shape.

People do this in many ways, and some are safer than others.

Inspo for picking one that pops.

A volunteer with Guide Dogs for the Blind shares her experience.

Help! I’ve just taken in a foster dog—what do I do next?

This shelter program gives its dogs a day of fun, hanging with a vacationer who’s primed to go out and explore.

Beyond more puppy love and snuggle time.

Shelter play groups enrich lives and reduce stress for dogs in shelters.