Kids and Pets: Families with Children Adopting a Dog, Cat or Other Animal Do kids and pets mix well? Parents' commitment to making a household with children and pets work is critical. Image
How to Help an Adoptable Pet From Your Home Are you interested in helping an adoptable pet from the comfort of your home? Here are some tips for sharing the pet and writing a compelling animal bio. Image
Bringing a New Dog Home: What to Know Bringing a new dog home requires some forethought and preparation to make the transition smooth from day one. Here are some tips. Image
Puppy Development Stages From Birth to 2 Years Old Learn about puppy development stages — birth to 2 weeks old, 2-4 weeks, 3-16 weeks, 4-6 months, and 1-2 years — and what puppies need at each stage. Image
Want a Purebred Dog? Avoid Supporting Puppy Mills Looking for a purebred dog? Don't support the puppy mill industry. Instead, you can save a life and adopt a purebred dog with these tips. Image
Top Reasons to Adopt a Pet Rather Than Buy What are the benefits of pet adoption? Here are some of the top reasons to adopt a pet instead of buying one. Image
Parrot Adoption: What to Expect Parrot adoption is a big step. Here are considerations before adopting a bird, including parrot behavior, bird care, and adopting instead of buying. Image
Tips for Bringing Home a New Pet Bringing home a new pet? Learn about pet-proofing your home, introducing pets to each other, and more to help your pet adjust to their new home. Image
Kitten Foster Manual Comprehensive resource of how to foster a kitten or litter of kittens, with or without their mother. Info on feeding, vet care, socializing and more. Image
Rehoming a Pet With Special Needs Do you need to rehome a pet with special needs? Learn ways to promote the animal, along with websites for pets with specific special needs. Image
Rehoming a Pet: Finding a Good New Home Looking for guidance on rehoming a pet? Learn what to do if you've found a stray animal or need to find a new home for your pet. Image
Puppy Socialization: How to Socialize a Puppy to People, Dogs Learn how to socialize a puppy with people and other dogs — and how to protect puppies from diseases. Image
Dog Foster Care Manual This dog foster care resource is for people new to fostering. Animal shelters and rescue groups can tailor it for their own purposes. Image
Creating an Online Orientation for Animal Foster Care Volunteers Rescue groups and shelters may want to consider creating an animal foster care volunteers online orientation option to acquire more pet foster homes. Image
How to Choose a Dog: Find Your Match Learn tips for how to choose a dog for you and your lifestyle. Should you get a puppy or adult, purebred or mixed breed? Where can you adopt a dog? Image
Tips for Picking a Pet Who's Right for Your Lifestyle Picking a pet who's right for your lifestyle and not sure where to start? Learn what factors to consider when choosing the best pet for you. Image
