A recent report by theAmerican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)shows that over 4 million pets are adopted from shelters every year in the U.S. This means it’s a common practice among many pet owners to adopt a rescue, and joining them will undoubtedly be an exci...
Adopting a new pet from anywhere is a big undertaking. However, when you adopt a dog or cat from a shelter, it can make things easier. You can save money on adoption costs, and there’s a good chance that a cat or dog who catches your eye will already bevaccinated, spayed/neutered,...
Once you’ve made the decision to buy or adopt a cat, you’ll have to be ready to invest some funds in several one-time costs. As a rough guide, these can include the adoption fees from a shelter or the cost of a kitten from a breeder. It will also include things like initial va...
When you adopt a pet from a rescue group or animal shelter instead of buying from a breeder or puppy mill, you’re providing a lifesaving second chance. Adopt a Pet Donate When you sign up to become a monthly donor by March 2, your monthly gift will be matched throughout 2025, making...
Pet Finder: How to Adopt a Pet If you have decided to add a pet to your family, you may be considering pet adoption. Thousands of pets are abandoned or surrendered every year, filling shelters with adoptable pets of all kinds. Adopting a pet is a wonderful way to bring joy to your li...
How to avoid pet scams Here’s how Huntington and Goodwin recommend that people find pets: Adopt from a shelter. “Most of the time, when a dog is taken to a shelter, it’s not a behavior issue,” Goodwin says. Meet the pet, and consider an adult. “With an adult dog, it’s ea...
When you adopt a pet from a rescue group or animal shelter instead of buying from a breeder or puppy mill, you’re providing a lifesaving second chance. Adopt a Pet Give You can donate to honor someone for their birthday, sponsor an animal, and more. Your gift is going to work right...
As with dogs and cats, animal advocates urge potential parrot owners to adopt before buying. Parrots can change owners up to 11 times in their lifetime, leaving the rotation of adoptable birds perpetually full. You can check your local shelters for parrots. Rescue organizations have a healthy ...
A dog who may have never lived in a home before needs a comfortable environment with one-on-one attention. Finding Dogs or Puppies to Foster Near You The best way to find a dog or puppy to foster is to inquire at a local animal shelter or rescue organization. Many of these o...
How To Adopt PLEASE READ – Is What You Want, What You Need? Thank you for entrusting Atlanta Lab Rescue with helping you find your new family member. However, before applying to adopt a dog, we would ask that you seriously consider your WANTS versus your NEEDS, especially when it comes...