New Cartoon: Moon Dogs

Love is definitely a four-legged word. RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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New Animated Cartoon: The Doggy Pain Scale

Finally, an easy to understand doggy pain scale. RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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6 Imperative Tips for Safe and Happy Pets During the Holidays

The holiday season brings a lot of festivity and excitement. It makes the winter season even more enjoyable and fun for everyone. Have your pets enjoy the holidays with you and keep them safe at the same time. Here are some tips: #1 Keep them healthy It is important to ensure pets are kept inside [...]

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New Cartoon: All Dogs Go To Heaven

They sure do! All animals do. RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Adopt-a-Pet.com Responds to Misleading Claims Made by For-Profit Pet Website

North America’s Largest Non-Profit Pet Search Engine Affirms Its Position as Second Most Trafficked Pet Search Site in the U.S. Los Angeles, CA (December 11, 2015) – Adopt-a-Pet.com, responding to erroneous claims that it had been surpassed as the number two pet search website in the U.S., is releasing information to “set the record straight” according to [...]

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New Cartoon: Dogs are…

Dogs are everything wonderful in the world, aren’t they? RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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New Cartoon: Happiness

So true, isn’t it? RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Purina Pro Plan Says Thank You to Rescue Groups Nationwide – And You Can Help!

  Animal rescue groups do amazing things for homeless pets every single day. That’s why Pro Plan wants to say “Thank You” in a big way! For every thank you card shared through the end of the year, 10 pounds of Purina Pro Plan (up to 25,000 pounds) will be donated to Rally to Rescue [...]

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New Cartoon: Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe

Extra pumpkin from your Thanksgiving festivities? Try this tasty treat recipe and give your pooch a yummy homemade snack. YUM! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Boy vs Girl Cats

Do you want to adopt a boy cat or a girl cat? Do gender it matter? You may be looking at adopting a new cat or kitten and wondering, what are the differences between boy and girl cats? Aside from the anatomical and chromosomal differences, or maybe partially because of them, we believe there are [...]

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How To Save Shelter Pets While Shopping for Holiday Gifts

When it comes to holiday shopping, everyone wants to get their loved ones gifts they’ll enjoy for years to come. And now, we can all do exactly that – while also helping shelter pets!   As you get ready to kick off your seasonal shopping, we’ve rounded up this list of easy ways you can [...]

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New Cartoon: Dog Joy

So, so, so true! When we're having a bad day, we just need to look at those puppy dog eyes and everything seems A-OK. Doesn't it? RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Book Giveaway! Win a Free Copy of The Total Dog Manual From Adopt-a-Pet.com

  Whether you’re an experienced dog owner or a first time adopter, Adopt-a-Pet.com’s Total Dog Manual has everything you need to know (and more!) to start you and your new friend off on the right paw – and now you can score your copy for free! We’re giving away a copy for each of the [...]

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Happy Beginnings: Henry & Laura Numeroff

We always love hearing from happy adopters who found their pet on Adopt-a-Pet.com, but when a celebrity sends us their Happy Beginnings story and photos, we have to make sure they are okay with us using their name too. Recently a very well known children’s author, Laura Numeroff, who has written such classics as If [...]

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New Animated Cartoon: True Love

You never know where, or with whom, you’ll find true love! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Essential Winter Pet Safety 101

Winter is coming around the corner quickly, which means it’s time to start planning a winter warmth strategy for your pets. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe and secure through the frigid months ahead:   #1 Stay inside! Keep your pets inside as much as possible. Dogs will need to go out [...]

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New Cartoon: Drink the wild air

  Our pets sure do teach us how to live wild and free, don't they? RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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From heartworm to heart-warming – grant winner!

Look at those happy faces! Those are some lucky dogs because thanks generous donors like you and our wonderful sponsors, Adopt-a-Pet.com’s Veterinary Care Fund is able to help these dogs and other pets like these get the veterinary care they need to get healthy and adopted! From left to right in the photo above is [...]

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New Cartoon: Attitude of Gratitude

Reason #245,678 we love our pets: They always see the good in things and know there is so much to be grateful for in this life! Their enthusiasm is such a great reminder to always have an “attitude of gratitude!” <3 RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Catching up with Coldwell Banker on The Homes for Dogs Project

If you follow our blog, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram then you’ve surely been hearing the great news that the Homes For Dogs Project, a collaboration between Coldwell Banker Real Estate and Adopt-a-Pet.com to find homes for 20,000 shelter dogs in 2015, was a massive success after only 8 months. Thanks to the hard work of [...]

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New Animated Cartoon: The Expanding Dog in the Bed

Isn’t it strange how they’re small dogs when we get into bed to go to sleep, but by the time we wake up they are BIG dogs and there simply isn’t enough room for us to be in the bed, too?! LOL!!! They sure know how to get comfy… RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & [...]

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Happy Beginnings: Cody

“Thanks to you, we have adopted a wonderful Shepherd from the Lancaster County SPCA. We are so grateful to Adopt-a-Pet.com for guiding us to the perfect dog! Cody rescued us the very day he appeared in our email. We hurried to Lancaster aspca and got him the same day. We wanted a dog that needed us as much [...]

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New Cartoon: Weekend Pep Talk

This MUST be the pre-weekend pep talk all of the dogs have, right? They are just sooo good at squeezing right into the center of the bed. Aren’t they? LOL! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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New Animated Cartoon: Annual Dog Toy Expense

Whatever the cost, it’s totally worth it right?! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Learn to Speak Dog

Given that a well-trained dog can learn to differentiate between, and respond appropriately to, hundreds of verbal commands from her human family, it is only right that
we should make an effort to understand what our canine companions are trying to say to us. We all know that a growl is a warning, and a yelp [...]

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New Cartoon: Dogs Make Everything More Fun

Dogs (and cats, too!) make everything better. RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Happy Beginnings: Artie and Ella

“Hello! I would like to thank your organization immensely for introducing my husband and I to our two little loved ones, Artie and Ella. With the recent passing of my husband’s 17 year old Golden Retriever, we knew it would take some time and a lot of research before we were ready to adopt. I [...]

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6 Efficient Backyard Clean Up Tips to Keep it Fido-Friendly

Our pets enjoy our backyards as much as we do, whether they’re digging, running or laying in the grass on a sunny day. So, here are some quick and easy yard maintenance tips to help you keep your entire family yard-happy — the furry and the non-furry alike!   #1 Manicure it. Give your lawn [...]

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Happy Beginnings: Abigail

“I just want to say thank you to your organization for helping to connect me to my new pet dog Abigail. She is beautiful and an amazing animal. She is still acclimating to her new home but I absolutely love her. She looks around and is hesitant to approach anything but I keep telling her, [...]

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Animated Cartoon: Be Yourself

Hey, our animals think we’re perfect and they’re always right…   RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Picking a name for your new pet

As pet parents, you can have just as much fun coming up with names as human parents do. Plus, the process allows for more creativity; you don’t have to worry about mean playground rhymes or making relatives happy. If you’re leaning toward getting creative with your pet’s name, wait and get to know his furry [...]

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6 Tips for Cats Scared of Dogs

In a perfect world, all puppies and kittens would have plenty of positive playtime with each other from a very young age, like my former foster kittens and puppy in the photo above. The reality is, many pets don’t have the opportunity to be multi-species socialized. This article is about a very specific scenario for [...]

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Teach your Dog to Leave It

Teaching your dog to “leave it” is training your dog to stop doing something. A solid “leave it” skill can be important and even save your dog’s life! Dogs are fast and get into things they shouldn’t very quickly – as illustrated by my foster puppy in the photo above! You can often head off [...]

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New Cartoon: I Just Do

RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.  

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Cartoon Video: The Pooper

Every doggy does his business, right? But are you aware that, each year, your vet should inspect one of those deals your pooch has closed? It’s true! Fecal exams can help your pet’s doctor uncover all types of health needs ranging from minor to more serious. It’s a good idea to schedule a yearly exam [...]

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Adopting a New Pet? Find a Match for Your Child

Introducing a pet when you have children can seem daunting, but rest assured that the pet friendly experts at your local rescue center will guide you every step of the way. Meanwhile, here’s some basic, tried-and-true advice to help you to ensure that the dog you bring home will blend. Train your children Yes, we [...]

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How to Remove Pet Hair from Every Surface – Infographic!

The folks over at Neato not only make really neat robot vacuums, but they also made this really neat infographic to help pet parents clean up and remove pet hair from every surface! We don’t mind a little pet hair on our things, it’s just part of owning pets, but we also like to keep [...]

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New Cartoon: Bad Kitty

Some say “I love you” with kisses and some say it, well, in other ways… LOL! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Cartoon: A Cat’s Worth

This is the TRUTH right here, isn’t it?! Cats are amazing companions. If you don’t love cats, you don’t know what you’re missing! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Ready. Set. Shop to Save Shelter Pets!

Now, when you shop online at your favorite stores, a donation is made to Adopt-a-Pet.com to help shelter pets get adopted. All you need to do to participate is download the Adopt-a-Pet.com Browser Button or shop through our special shopping portal. There is no extra cost to you and you get to feel good that [...]

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6 Imperative Pet Safety Tips for Condo and Apartment Living

Living in an apartment or condo doesn’t mean you have to wait to adopt a pet. Cats, dogs, and other pets can thrive in smaller settings — it just takes some extra preparation and care, especially in the case of dogs. Here are some pet safety tips for small-space dwellers keen on adopting a pet: [...]

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Shy dog tip: swapping scary for sit

One of my foster dogs, Iggy, came to me as a super shy young dog. At the shelter, he cowered in the back of the kennel. He was scared of the water hoses used to clean the kennels, running water, people in uniform (like the kennel staff who sprayed the kennels down to clean them), [...]

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Animated Cartoon! Magical Beings

  We can’t even count all of the ways our dogs (and all of our animals!) add awesomeness to our lives! Aren’t they such magical beings? Watch the animation below: RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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Happy Beginnings: Pru

We LOVE a good adoption story, especially when Adopt-a-Pet.com helps to make that bond happen! Today, we hear from Ana who found her little Pru (formerly Sprinkles) with the help of our service. Ana writes: “My husband and I recently got married in March and moved out to Santa Monica, CA for his job. I [...]

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New Cartoon: Pet Obesity

Wow! Did you know that 54% of dogs and cats in the US are overweight? That’s a pretty sad and scary fact. You can help your pet stay trim and healthy by getting them into the habit of being active and getting plenty of regular exercise. They’ll love it, too! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats [...]

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New Cartoon! Your Pet’s Demands

Our pets have quite a list of demands, but we think we can make it happen! LOL! What is on your pet’s list? Tell us on Facebook! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.

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If you do THIS, HomeAdvisor Donates to Adopt-a-Pet.com!

Have you guys seen the commercial on TV for HomeAdvisor? You know, the one with the doorbell at the end that drives your doggies crazy? It seems our friends at HomeAdvisor are #InTheDogHouse after disturbing the peace for some VIPs (Very Important Pooches) like yours. But, they want to take the bite out of the [...]

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New cartoon! Have you checked your pee-mail?

Always take the time to stop and smell the roses. And check the pee-mail. If you like this cartoon, like our Facebook page at Adopt-a-Pet.com  for more cartoons like this one from Redandhowling.  

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How to Create Magic Using Adopt-a-Pet.com

Finding a pet using Adopt-a-Pet.com seems like magic, but the real magic is our technology that unites good people with great pets! Check out Adopt-a-Pet.com’s latest video, where we show off some magic tricks and surprise some pet lovers by introducing them to their new best friend. Want to create a little magic of your [...]

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Adopt-a-Pet.com and Coldwell Banker Real Estate Team Up for Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend

LOS ANGELES – JULY 20, 2015 – Between six million and eight million homeless pets enter shelters every year. That’s why Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, the original real estate startup founded in 1906, is teaming up with Adopt-a-Pet.com to organize the Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend.   This nationwide event builds on [...]

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Pet Friendly Gardening Tips and Tricks

Traditional Patio by SGL Contractors, LLC in Levittown, PA Dogs love to play outside. Even cats and small furry pets can safely enjoy the outdoors supervised in a pet-proof enclosure or using a pet-appropriate harness. For those of us who like to keep our backyards green and lush, having pets means having gardens that can [...]

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You’re Invited to the Adoption Event of the Year

  If you’re looking to add a furry family member to your pack, you don’t want to miss the Homes For Dogs National Adoption Weekend, brought to you by Adopt-a-Pet.com and Coldwell Banker Real Estate! All across the country, awesome dogs will be waiting to meet you and find loving adopters to take them home [...]

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Teach your dog to come when called, and be the envy of the dog park!

Recall, or coming when called, is an incredibly useful skill for all dogs to have. While it’s often used to keep your pup safe when exploring off-leash, you can also use it when your dog is playing with other dogs to keep the play relaxed and fun! As you can imagine, being able to have [...]

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Prepare your Pets for 4th of July

Did you know that more pets are lost in the USA on the 4th of July than any other day of the year? Combine fireworks with friends and family gatherings with their comings and goings accidentally leaving doors and gates open, and even the most sedate well-behaved pet can freak out or get disoriented and [...]

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Pet Mess? Quick Tips for Cleaning Furniture

Photo courtesy of Joseph Koelbel Architect in Brooklyn, NY When removing stains and other pet debris from your furniture, you don’t want to spend half an hour or more on the project. Sometimes — in the worst cases — the stains are deep and require a lot of work or a professional cleaning service — [...]

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Don’t leave your pet in the car – infographic to share!

Dogs can really enjoy a ride a car, but just like it’s now illegal in many states to leave a child in a car even for a moment, leaving pets in cars is NOT a good idea! Check out the infographic above created by the caring and knowledgable folks at the ASPCA. Even if it [...]

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Top Toxic Spring Plants for Pets

Spring is here and we’re loving the great weather and flowers blooming all around us! But, some of those gorgeous plants are actually toxic to pets. Did you know that these Spring plants are toxic to pets? SHARE to keep other pet lovers in the know!!! You can like and share this and more great cartoons [...]

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You can’t buy love but you can rescue it

SO true! Love cannot be bought. But, boy oh boy, can it be rescued!!!  The beauty seen here is Fanny, an awesome dog who was available for adoption in Hollywood, California from The Mutt Scouts – she’s been adopted, yay! You can see her ADOPTED  profile and other cuties who are still available for adoption at The Mutt Scouts here. If [...]

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Wonderful Life with Dog

TRUTH! Once you’ve had the love of a dog (or ANY pet) it’s impossible to live without it. Pets make life so special. Ready to experience that feeling for yourself? Millions of amazing animals are awaiting adoption right now. Search for them at Adopt-a-Pet.com! If you like this cartoon, like our Facebook page at Adopt-a-Pet.com  for more cartoons [...]

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June Is Social PETworking Month!

What’s your daily routine like? If you’re like us, we’re guessing that you spend at least a little time each day using social media. Maybe you’re sharing your favorite recipe, posting photos from your fun weekend adventures with the family, or just keeping up-to-date and connected with friends. This month, we have a special challenge [...]

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The Puppyhood Program from Dog Chow

Dog Chow is excited to introduce the Puppyhood program – your one stop shop to help raise your puppy right from the first bite.  With a wide range of educational content as well as interactive tools, Puppyhood is the go-to destination to help guide you and your pup through puppyhood.   TIPS AND TRICKS Whether [...]

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Proper Puppy Pee Pad Placement

Puppy pee pads or puppy training pads can be a huge help when you have a puppy or dog you’re trying to housebreak. Pre-puppy-pee-pads we’d use newspaper, but in the post-puppy-pee-pad era cleanup is so much easier! Puppy pads come in a variety of sizes, but most are layers of absorbent material lined with a [...]

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Dog Training Tip: Teach your dog to greet guests politely (instead of jumping up!)

A dog that loves everyone is certainly a wonderful thing, but sometimes that enthusiasm leads to a little too much excitement. Do you find your dog jumping on friends instead of greeting them politely? If you answered yes, this video training tip from our friends at Wagfield is for you!   As you’ll see, we [...]

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DIY build a kitten fort

Kittens love forts! They also love new things, so DYI kitten forts that you can reconfigure easily and for free are not only tons of fun for kittens, they’re fun for you and your family too! This is going to be one of the easiest DIY projects you’ve ever done, or a great one to [...]

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2015 Veterinary Care Fund Grants

The mission (and passion) of Adopt-a-Pet.com is to help get homeless pets out of the shelters and into loving homes. One way we do that is by helping Adopt-a-Pet.com approved shelters & rescues through grant programs. In 2015, the Adopt-a-Pet.com Veterinary Care Fund will be giving away grants to shelters and rescues of up to $2,000 [...]

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Do kittens get a “kitten pass” when introduced to other cats?

You may have heard that kittens get a “kitten pass” when introduced to other cats. Is that true? Yes and no – it depends on the personalities and past experiences of the cats and the kittens! Yes it is true that many times adult cats who might have had bad experiences or seem not to [...]

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**Video** Pit Bull Gets Rescued From A Dangerous Trash Pile

Here is the scoop: Dog-capturer extraordinaire Eldad from HopeForPaws.org received an urgent call from the City of Los Angeles Waste Management that a Pit Bull was living in a dangerous pile of trash at their Los Angeles Facility. This rescue ended up being one of the trickiest Eldad has ever had to perform! Watch the amazing rescue [...]

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Pet Accidents: How to Clean Them Up and Prevent Future Occurences

Casual / Comfortable Hallway by Heather’s House Cleaning in Las Vegas, NV Having a dog or cat, like having a child, means your flooring stands to see increased traffic and possibly some stains over time. You can take steps to prevent stains, like house-training your animals from the time they arrive home, but even that [...]

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Video: This Cat is a Better Jenga Player Than All of Us

Everyone loves a good game of Jenga – especially this cat who has proven himself to have superior Jenga skills than every one of us! Watch the video below:  

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Should you adopt a puppy and a kitten at the same time?

No one is going to argue about the exponential cute factor of a puppy and kitten together! As illustrated in the photo above, the combination has amazing “aweeeeee” powers! That’s is me holding one of my foster kittens and a foster puppy. What you (thankfully!) can’t see is my smiling but very tired face! Puppies [...]

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Happy Beginnings: Polly

Long distance love… get ready for today’s Happy Beginnings story! Nothing makes us want to take a road trip like a story of how Adopt-a-Pet.com helped a homeless pet find a new loving home from far away. We’d love to hear how Adopt-a-Pet.com helped you adopt your pet too! Please send your Happy Beginnings story [...]

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Pet-Friendly Home Remodeling Ideas

Adding new family members to your home means changing up its design and making adjustments for the health and happiness of your new additions. Just like you would make improvements for a new child, you’ll need to make a few changes for the benefit of your new pets too. While you don’t have to design [...]



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How to transition an outdoor cat to indoors

Sometimes, transitioning a cat from outdoors to indoors as easy as closing the door. Sometimes, you and they need a little more help! Cats are remarkable creatures, amazingly adaptable, independent and resilient yet dependent and sensitive too. They’re also each incredibly unique personalities made up of their biological and environmental backgrounds. When you adopt a [...]



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5 dog leash tips – the best and the safest!

There are so many different styles of dogs leashes, how do you know what is best and safest for you and your dog? A nylon 4′ leash or a 16′ cord retractable leash like a Flexileash? A 6-foot leather leash or a rope slip-leash? You’re a good pet parent and want to keep your pet [...]



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Win a trip (with your dog!) to NYC where ANNIE was filmed

We Love a Good Adoption Story! Don’t You? One of our favorite classic tales of adoption might also be one of your favorites. ANNIE, which made its stage premiere back in 1976, went on to be a Broadway hit the following year, with a movie version following soon after in 1982. Now, all these years [...]



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Happy Beginning: Todd

“Thank you to your wonderful search site, we’ve found our little boy, Todd! Todd is everything we wanted and more! He’s very sweet and funny and so well behaved. We feel so fortunate to have him in our life! We had our previous dog, Tasha, for 16 years and when she passed we felt her [...]



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Video: The Homes For Dogs Project Will Find Love For 20,000 Shelter Dogs This Year!

The Homes for Dogs Project, which kicked off earlier this month, is a collaboration between Coldwell Banker and Adopt-a-Pet.com and aims to find loving homes for 20,000 of the awesome shelter dogs available for adoption on Adopt-a-Pet.com in 2015. As part of this fun campaign, we recently spent the day with the pet-loving Coldwell Banker [...]



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How does it work to adopt a pet?

If you’ve never adopted a pet before, you may be wondering, how does the process work? You can see so many adorable pets for adoption on our website, but what’s the first step, and then what happens next? This article will help give you an overview of how it works to adopt a pet, so [...]



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Do cat-proof curtains exist?

Curtains and blinds make great cat toys… said no cat owner, ever! Plenty of cats and kittens do find the swaying curtain pulls, shimmering sheers, and horizontal mini-blinds not only irresistible for hiding, pouncing, and batting, but they also are clearly thinking, “Why does my human keep putting them in the way of my view [...]



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Stop cat meowing at night

Cats meow to communicate. Most often domestic cats are meowing to try to tell their humans something. Usually humans appreciate these vocal requests, being such vocally communicative creatures ourselves. But when a cat is meowing at night when we (and our neighbors) are trying to sleep, that’s not usually appreciated! Cats are naturally nocturnal beings. [...]



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Quick Storage Solutions for Potentially Dangerous Foods

Sometimes our pets get adventurous and search our homes for things to sniff and eat. And sometimes, they find things that pose a hazard to their health — food in the kitchen, in particular. It’s important to store food out of our pets’ reach to prevent them from getting sick and requiring an emergency trip [...]



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Are potato chips dangerous for dogs?

Could it be true… are potato chips dangerous for dogs? Well, not the chips themselves, but the bags can be fatal, it’s true! Sadly we know this because of a horrible accident with a friend’s dog. He managed to get a bag of potato chips off the counter while his people were sleeping. When they [...]



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Happy Beginnings: Max Becomes a Star!

Today, we have a very special Happy Beginnings story to share with you. It’s one filled with the glitter of the Hollywood lights and even a red carpet! The story starts off pretty sad, with little Max abandoned and alone. He was found as a stray in a field and then brought to an animal [...]



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Coldwell Banker® kicks off Homes for Dogs Project

It’s no surprise that we believe that every loving animal should have a loving family and a warm, snuggly place to call home. But we’re not the only ones! Our friends at Coldwell Banker Real Estate, the home experts with 108 years of experience helping people find their homes, are doing something really special to [...]



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Bulldog puppy and dog tips

Bulldog puppies are so cute with their wrinkled little faces! You can find Bulldog puppies and dogs for adoption across the US and Canada on our Adopt-a-Pet.com website here. Like Pugsley in the photo, who’s for adoption as of the posting of this article. He’s 16 weeks old, super sweet and super smush face! Finding [...]



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Can I have a pony?

“Mom, can I have a pony?” I may have asked that question over a hundred times a hundred different ways when I was growing up. We lived in a big city but that didn’t phase me. I drew ponies, played pony games, and inspired by visits to suburban stables, created elaborate equestrian centers out of [...]



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Happy Beginnings: Jecht

“This is Jecht (formerly known as Nemo). He’s been a part of our family for a week and a half, and already none of us could imagine life without him. We are all in better health from the walks and runs we take him on. He already tracks with us with great proficiency (although he [...]



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Rescue Video: Toto’s Turnaround Will Warm Your Heart

Some rescues are more challenging than others. Meet Toto, a scared and neglected pup who, at first, fears his rescuer. But a little love works wonders. Watch how Toto makes a heartwarming turnaround in this new video from Eldad Hagar.



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Preparing for Pets: Fencing Options for Pets of All Shapes and Sizes

Like most pet owners, you’re probably serious about the safety of your dog or cat. After all, there’s hardly any worse feeling than realizing your furry friend may have escaped. Fortunately, there are a variety of fencing options to put pet owners at ease — and a myriad of materials, styles and price points to [...]



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Stella getting her groove back – grant winner!

Look at those mesmerizing emerald and golden eyes… can you believe this little beauty was at risk of loosing her life along with all her kittens? Thank goodness for the wonderful rescuers at Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFe) who saved Stella once from an overpopulated kill shelter, and now again by giving her the veterinary [...]



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