Adoption

Thinking of adopting a new dog into your home? Check out our reader’s stories, tips, non-profit organizations, and dog shelters you may wish to contribute to and learn from, and more.

1 week ago

Hurricane Evacuee Max Annointed Ambassador Dog To The Windy City

Max is proof positive that any dog can overcome a hair-raising start to life thanks to the perfect adoptive family.…

2 weeks ago

Zakkary’s Journey: A Boy, His Story & The Hope Of A Service Dog In 2025

Every parent dreams of seeing their child happy, thriving, and safe. For Karli and Daryl, those dreams come with extraordinary…

December 13, 2024

Rescue vs Breeder: Deciding What’s Right For You

When you're thinking about getting a dog, you have so many things to consider. One of the main decisions you'll…

December 11, 2024

Stray Dogs: How To Help And Handle A Street Canine

In this article, we explain how you can provide a stray dog with safe and effective help. And we’ll give…

August 13, 2024

Adopt, Don’t Shop: A Phrase Worth Thousands Of Lives

Have you heard the latest catch-phrase, "Adopt, Don't Shop?" If so, you might be wondering what it means. Adopt, Don't…

July 23, 2024

Pandemic Rescue Dog Stories: Who Saved Who During COVID-19?

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in pet adoptions across the world. As people quarantined at home, they've…

May 30, 2024

The Inaugural NHL Stanley Pup To Feature Adorable Rescue Dogs

Hockey fans have something besides the Stanley Cup playoffs to celebrate. The National Hockey League (NHL) and Petco Love recently…

April 22, 2024

Get To Know Izzy The Chow And We The Dogs

Photo Credit: Pooch Portrait StudioIzzy isn’t just any adorable chow. She’s a rescue pup and Secretary of the U.S. Department…

April 2, 2024

Newfoundland Dog Saves His Golden Sibling’s Life

Photo courtesy of Douglas Coastguard Rescue Team.One dog narrowly escaped an almost certain death thanks to his vigilant furry family…

March 22, 2024

Britain’s Loneliest Dog Seeks Forever Home

Image credit: Three Counties Dog RescueIf you’re a sucker for a lonely heart’s story, this one is bound to pull…

January 5, 2024

How Much Does A Dog Cost? Cost Breakdown Per Year, Breed, State, & More

The joy a dog can bring is priceless, but the reality is that owning a dog comes with ongoing costs…

July 21, 2023

How To Become A Foster Dog Parent & Tips For Fostering (With Personal Experience)

The stigma that shelter dogs are bad dogs is a stereotype that is completely untrue. Unfortunately, too many dogs are…

May 26, 2023

Three Dog Rescue Stories: Building A Family

Life is better with two dogs. Or that is how our family functions best. Domino and Storm came first. Now…

May 10, 2023

Are You Ready To Own A Dog? Expectations & Responsibilities

Not sure if you are ready to own a dog? We've listed our favorite questions every potential dog owner should…

January 13, 2023

How To Adopt A Dog Guide (And Our Experience)

You're considering adopting a dog! And you are taking the time to research how to care for it before you've…

April 27, 2022

ASPCA’s CEO Matt Bershadker & Behavioral Rehab Centers for Animals

The ASPCA is developing groundbreaking dog rehabilitation approaches that are giving rescuers new hope, and even more importantly, victimized dogs…

March 23, 2022

Adopting & Fostering With Cavalier Rescue USA

I adopted our Cav Lexie through Cavalier Rescue USA and wanted to share more about the great work their organization…

March 23, 2022

How Your Pet Shelter Donations Can Help Pets In Need

Most pet shelters operate using donations from the community. Often, the number of resources the shelters have don’t even come…

March 22, 2022

Bringing Sally Home: Our Dog Adoption Process

My husband and I went to the local Humane Society on a Saturday morning, after waiting years for the right…

February 24, 2022

Susie’s Hope Film: A Rescue Story

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and we're not the only dog lovers with canine rescue stories and…