About Adopting
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2.4KBusch Offering Free Beer Incentive to Foster or Adopt During COVID-19 Crisis
As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow, forcing shelters to close their doors to the public for the foreseeable future and...
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Why Shelters Around the Country are Dropping Breed Labels
In a growing nationwide trend, shelters are dropping breed labels from cages and kennels, no longer identifying adoptable dogs by their breed alone....
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Proposed New York Law Would Give Tax Credit to Those Who Adopt Pets
A newly proposed New York law would give tax credits to people who adopt their pets from animal shelters. The proposed law...
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Breed Rescue Organizations: Adopt Your Next Purebred
Most people understand the importance of adopting dogs rather than purchasing one from a breeder. Unwanted dogs are overwhelming the animal shelter...
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This ‘Adopt A Less Adoptable Pet’ Week: Give a Home to a Less Adoptable Dog
We all know that shelters nationwide are overflowing with animals who need homes. With that said, PetFinder.com created ‘Adopt a Less Adoptable...
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Michigan Becomes The Nation’s Second ‘No-Kill’ Shelter State
The state of Michigan has officially been recognized as the second no-kill shelter state in the nation, following Delaware who was formally...
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Jerome Flynn Begs ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans to Stop Buying Direwolf Huskies
Jerome Flynn, known to Game of Thrones fans as Bronn, has made an important plea to fans of the show: stop buying...
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A Rescue Told a St. Louis Women Her Neighborhood Was Too Unsafe to Adopt a Dog
Residents of a dog-loving St. Louis community are surprised – and offended – that a rescue is denying adoption applications to people...
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Adopt Your Perfect Match Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
by Angela Marcus, Co-founder of getyourpet.com It’s the season of LOVE! And, what better way to find your perfect match than adopting...
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Caring for a Special Needs Pet
By: H. Davis Caring for a disabled animal can, without a doubt, be a challenging task; and since we live in a...
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Dog Surrendered to Arizona Shelter for Being ‘Too Good’
There are a million reasons people give for surrendering dogs to shelters (many of them downright idiotic, like these), but one reason...
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5 Benefits of Adopting an Adult Pet
by Angela Marcus, co-founder of GetYourPet.com There are few things more adorable than a puppy or kitten, so it makes sense that...
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Top 7 Tips for Adopting a Dog (And a New Way to Find Your Future Furry Family!)
Of the estimated 7.5 million pets entering animal shelters every year, more than 2.5 million are former family pets that were surrendered,...
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6 Easy Ways to Help Your Local Animal Shelter
A vast majority of animal shelters and rescue organizations depend almost entirely on the generosity of donors and volunteers to do the...
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Woman’s Dog Adoption Application Denied Because of Her Age
A potential adopter hoping to rescue a 1-year old Yorkie-mix from Wisconsin-based Fluffy Dog Rescue says her application was denied because of...
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Baltimore City Council to Consider Citywide Ban on Retail Puppy, Kitten Sales
The Baltimore City Council will meet this evening to discuss and consider a citywide ban on the sale of puppies and kittens...
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There’s a New Alternative When it Comes to Pet Adoption
With shelters and rescues all over the country bursting at the seams with homeless pets, an alternative method of pet adoption has...
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Peter Dinklage Begs ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans to Stop Buying Direwolf Huskies
Peter Dinklage, known to Game of Thrones fans as Tyrion Lannister, has made an important plea to fans of the show: stop...
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Top 7 Tips To Choosing the Right Dog For Your Home
You’ve been thinking about getting a dog for a long time and have finally made the decision that now is as good...
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Dog’s Face After Realizing She’s Been Left at the Shelter Will Break Your Heart
The look of pure sadness on one dog’s face after realizing she’s been left at the shelter is a painful reminder of the...
