Articles related to "Pet Shelter"

Pet stores and pet breeders can be good places to adopt a new pet but pet shelters and pet rescues have their place also. Read on to discover the pros and cons of both.

Pet owners who are having problems making mortgage payments are abandoning their animals as the homes go into foreclosure.

Pet shelters depend on volunteers. Kids can organize fun projects or donate time and energy to help homeless pets.

Spouses Paul and Doreen Eiseman share a passion for more than just one another. So they volunteered for dog/cat shelters and later formed their own animal rescue group.

What risks are there in adopting rescued dogs? What questions should potential adopters ask before they adopt?

Responsible dog ownership means kindness, proper care, and keeping your dog from adding to pet overpopulation..

The Doris Day Animal Foundation came up with Spay Day USA to promote small animal spays and neuters.

Adopting a pet can be the perfect opportunity to teach an older child how to care for an animal. Add an additional member to your household and add fun and love.

As the ominous clouds of Hurricane Gustav rolled into Louisiana on Labor Day, Gulf Coast pets were much better prepared than were pets of New Orleans when Katrina hit.

Pets were left behind during Hurricane Katrina. Other pet owners refused to evacuate so they could care for their pets. But for Hurricane Gustav, animals were evacuated.

Kittens are adorable and cuddly. Find out how to care for your new kitten with these tips.

Guinea Pigs or Cavies are sociable animals that are sold in pairs. They can live up to eight years, but sometimes one partner is not so long-lived.

Dog lovers everywhere are taking advantage of all the many ways to pamper their favorite canine. Don't forget your dog's birthday, and throw a party to remember.

Volunteers donate food, cash, and time to assist dog and cat owners who can't afford to buy food for their pets in tough economic times.

Millions of dogs and cats enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of these, only two percent of cats and 18 percent of dogs are reunited with their owners.

An Australian researcher has produced the world's first descriptions of dog personality types, to help dog lovers find the right animal for them and their family.

Deborah Turner and Wheely Willy, a 20 year old paraplegic Chihuahua and therapy dog, resume humane education as they recuperate from a serious accident.

Gone are the days when $10 bought any shelter pet with no questions asked. Nowadays, prepare for an extensive interview. Are you the perfect owner for that perfect pet?

Preparing for the care and safety of pets during hurricane season is important to their safety and well being. Pet safety needs early preparation and planning.

Zynga Games, creator Facebook's popular Mafia Wars, presents YoVille. This easy simulation game lets players chat, shop and play games.

To create and run a successful shelter requires research, planning, fundraising, facilities, and a network of supportive professionals and staff or volunteers.

Dog walking is a profitable profession in New York with its own protocols.