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How to Help Pit Bulls Get Adopted

This action kit describes how shelters, rescue groups, and animal lovers can help rescue pit bulls and get these dogs get adopted into loving homes.
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adopted pit bull terrier-type dog smiling and looking straight ahead

Cat, Dog, and Other Pet Fostering FAQs

Are you interested in fostering a dog, cat, or other pet? Get answers to all of your pet fostering questions with these FAQs.
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Man with his longhair gray tabby foster cat

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.
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Girl and her dog in bed. There are kids and pets considerations to keep everyone safe and happy.

Pet Stores That Offer Dog Adoptions

Here's a state-by-state list of humane pet stores that offer shelter and rescued pets for adoption.
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Smiling person who adopted a small black dog wearing a yellow bandana

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.
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person cuddling with smiling dog

New Cat Checklist: Welcome Your New Feline Friend Home

Are you bringing a new cat home? This new cat checklist will help you learn what you need to welcome your new pet home.
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Two kittens, one white and one tabby, who were just adopted and brought home

12 Ways to Help Animal Shelters

Want to help animal shelters save more dogs and cats? Here are 12 effective ways to help homeless pets.
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woman holding her dog she rescued from an animal shelter

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.
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headshot of a small white-and-tan dog looking up alertly

What Are Puppy Mills and Why Are They Bad?

What are puppy mills? They are factory farms for dogs who are bred as frequently as possible in often unsanitary, cruel conditions. Learn more about why puppy mills are b...
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headshot of a Lhasa apso dog

16 Ways to Stop Puppy Mills

What are some ways to stop puppy mills? Learn some easy things anyone can do to help shut down the inhumane puppy mill industry.
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Person smiling and holding a small dog, along with a Puppies Aren't Products Best Friends bag

Pet Rabbits: Care, Behavior, and More

Are rabbits a good pet? How do you care for a bunny? Here's what you need to know about pet rabbits.
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two pet rabbits sitting next to each other

What to Know Before You Adopt a Goat

If you're thinking you'd like to adopt a goat, here are some things to know about goat care before you bring one home.
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goats and sheep standing together

Pet Adoption: How to Find a Dog, Cat, or Other Pet to Adopt

There are many good reasons to adopt a pet from an animal shelter or rescue group. Learn all about the process of pet adoption and how to find the right pet for you.
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Smiling person hugging a shaggy dog

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.
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Puppy looking over the shoulder of a person holding him

Promises to My Dog

Here are 12 'promises to my dog' that you make when you bring a dog into your life. Life with a dog is a joyful commitment.
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Woman making promises to her dog, the most important of which is to love him

A Guide to Potbellied Pigs as Pets

What is it like to have a pet pig? Here is a comprehensive guide for what to know if you're considering a potbellied pig as a pet.
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a person with their hand on their pet potbellied pig

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