Many people make negative associations about pets that are in animal shelters. Often the animals in shelters aren’t there because they  have difficult behavior or health issues, it is because they have become a victim of circumstances beyond their control. Here are a few of the most common reasons pets are found at animal shelters. We hope this helps you to clear up some of the common misconceptions and myths about shelter pets! Read More

Helping Pet Adoption | No Comments »

There are so many benefits that pets provide for kids! It’s easy for kids to get wrapped up in the idea of owning a new pet, but its up to their parents to make sure the experience is a positive one, and that the pet receives the care he or she needs for their entire lives. Kids tend to think of all the fun, good things. Parents who are experienced, or even first-time pet owners, know there is a lot of patience, time, and effort involved, but that the pay-off of sharing your home and life with the unconditional love a well-cared for pet gives, it’s well worth it. For those parents sitting on the edge, here are several positive benefits you might not have thought of when bringing a pet home for your kids. Read More

Adopting A New Pet, Household Tips | No Comments »

This week a story about a new program started in Arlington Virgina called Pets2Vets. The purpose is to pair veterans with homeless pets by arranging adoptions of shelter animals. It has made two or three matches a week since its start in October. Veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center are adopting pets from the Washington Animal Rescue League, where staff help make the right match. It’s a win-win situation for the shelter and the vets, Dr. Weitzman said: “We provide them a healing environment, to continue their recovery, but they also help our animals, many of which are recovering from traumas themselves.” Another story includes news from a group of High School students who held a bake sale for homeless animals, read the full story here. Read More

Pet Adoption News | No Comments »

Every day at Adopt-a-Pet.com we encounter people all around the world who have a unconditional love for pets. And recently we caught up with Chan Kah Yein, a mathematics professor who was able to share with us her ebook entailing 7 stories about pet adoption. Kah Yein founded and coordinates AnimalCare, a group dedicated to providing for the well-being of animals. She also rescues and fosters abandoned animals. Kah Yein gives public talks regularly on cultivating compassion to animals, and ways to lead a simpler and more spiritual life. To date, she has written four books and many of her talks have been produced on audio CDs, all for free distribution. With a love for all things small and simple, her motto is to embrace simplicity and travel light in life. The ebook can be downloaded here Pawprints on My Heart e-book, and a summary of each story written by Kah Yein is outlined below. Read More

Pet Heroes | No Comments »

Here at Adopt-a-Pet.com we love hearing stories about successful rescues and the animal that benefit from a second chance. There are thousands of folks everyday who work tirelessly to help our four legged friends. One of those people is Kyla Duffy from Boulder, Colorado. She has been fostering animals for several years, and decided to put together a number of thought provoking and entertaining stories about adoption into a series of books entitled, Lost Souls: Found! Each book focuses on a different breed, from Boston Terriers, Dachshunds, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, to Pit Bulls, and highlights their stories from homeless to adopted. Stories are submitted by rescuers from all around the world. Proceeds from the book have raised about $4,000 dollars for animals so far. Read More

Pet Heroes | No Comments »

This week a story about two Pittsburgh native girls who raised $1,200 by hosting game nights, ice cream socials and selling raffle tickets and baked goods around their township to help out local animals. All proceeds benefited a non-profit shelter, Animal Friends. Also, a story from the Daily Wag about one adoption advocate who was able to work diligently to save the life of a dog called Georgie. Read More

Pet Adoption News | No Comments »

There are many ways you can introduce cats and dogs. These are the six steps I’ve used successfully many times, for a slow & safe introduction of a new cat to resident dogs. “Slow” can be as quickly as one week, or it can take months, depending on the pets being introduced. I worked in pet adoptions for over 12 years, speaking to hundreds of adopters in follow-up calls, as well as introducing many fostered and adopted cats to dogs in my own home. These six steps are the result of all those experiences – I’ve learned from mistakes made, so hopefully you won’t have to! I’ve found the best “new cat to resident dogs” intro is using a crate, and going SLOW. Taking at least 1 week to do a slow, step-by-step introduction is really worth it, for everyone’s safety and stress levels, including yours! Read More

Adopting A New Pet | No Comments »

“I’ve Found a Stray Pet! What do I do now?” Have you ever come across a lost pet and wondered what you should do?  Call the police?  Chase and try to catch them?  Take them home, or find them a new home? While these might seem like good ideas, without taking the proper steps first, you may be endangering the pet, breaking the law, or depriving a grieving owner the chance to be reunited with their lost pet.  But, of course, you want to help and make sure the pet is safe!  Here are some tips for getting a lost pet safely home. Read More

Pet Health and Safety | No Comments »

It’s the holiday season, one of the most popular times for families to adopt a pet – and for pets to end up in the vet emergency office! Both new and experienced pet owners are unaware of how many common items can be hazardous – even fatal – to household pets. Plus, during the holidays our homes are often filled with family and friends who may not fully realize the dangers. You may think your pet would enjoy a party, but the safest thing to do is keep all your pets closed away in a bedroom or otherwise away from the guests, who may, in the generous holiday spirit and excitement of the festivities, not realize that giving a begging dog “just one” treat could be fatal.  Especially if your home or festivities include any of these pet-toxic foods or decorative items, please be careful they stay safely out of your pets’ reach…  so everyone can safely enjoy the holidays! Read More

Pet Health and Safety | No Comments »

This week a story about the Humane Society’s Dog Tags Program in which soldiers recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center bond with homeless dogs teaching better behavior, and making them more adoptable. Also, a story about an abandoned dog, who was injured and now 3 months later can walk again. Read More

Uncategorized | No Comments »