One of the first things I encourage new pet parents to do is schedule a visit with a veterinarian. Even pets adopted from ...

MarketWatch. (2024, June 3). Pet Adoption Statistics (2025). MarketWatch Guides. https://www.marketwatch.com/insurance-services/pet-insurance/pet-adoption-statistics ...

Adopting a new pet is exciting, and can bring warmth and companionship into your home. It can also make a difference for the millions of animals living in shelters. The majority of American households ...

More than 12 million American households have gotten a pet in the time since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, according to the American Pet Products Association. The growth in ...

Now is your chance to add a furry friend to the family -- free of charge! The Hawaiian Humane Society is waiving all adoption ...

The humans taking these animals into their homes see it the other way around. When you can’t leave your apartment to socialize, and touch has become taboo, many have found themselves yearning for ...

Laura Moss is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience writing about science, nature, culture, and the environment. When people go to adopt an animal from a shelter or rescue group, they’re ...

Are you considering adding a rare Maine Coon cat or a purebred puppy to your family? If so, be cautious when shopping online, as scammers are increasingly targeting pet lovers with fraudulent adoption ...

Overlong applications, home inspections and fecal samples from existing pets are all fair game in finding a cat’s or dog’s “forever home.” By Jennifer Billock When I decided to rescue a kitten last ...

Scrim, New Orleans’ most famous dog, gets a tail-wagging introduction to New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough at the team’s training facility on Airline Drive in Metairie, La., Wednesday ...