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How To Adopt a Rescue Dog, from Where To Look to What To Pay

Learn how to adopt a rescue dog with this guide—from finding the right shelter to…

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San Diego: We Dare You to Get Through This Post Without Adopting a Dog

Help us clear the shelters! August 19th is officially “Clear the Shelters” day across the…

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DC Area: We Dare You to Get Through This Post Without Adopting a Dog (or Cat!)

Help us clear the shelters! August 19th is officially “Clear the Shelters” day across the…

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Why Do Dogs Adopt Other Animals?

Dogs have been known to accept all sorts of non-canine animals into their pack. But…

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Considering Adopting a Senior Dog? Here’s What To Know

Adopting an older dog can be a gratifying experience. Here's what to know about adding…

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Colorado Shelter Adopts All Available Dogs in Time for Christmas

Talk about a feel good story for the holidays: the Humane Society of the Pikes…

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True Story: I Adopted a “Bad” Dog, and I’d Do it Again in a Heartbeat

Not more than 2 weeks into her time at the doggie daycare, we were advised…

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I Found Out I Had Severe Pet Allergies After I Adopted my Dog. Here’s How I Beat Them.

Growing up, my family never had pets because my dad had asthma and my sister,…

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5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Adopting a Dog

Thinking of bringing home a new furry family member? Sure, it’s fun to gaze through…

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TSA Needs Families to Adopt Retired Bomb-Sniffing Dogs

The Transportation Security Administration wants you to adopt their dogs. Not all of them, of…

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How To Adopt a Retired Police Dog and Other Working Pups

Have you ever wondered how to adopt a retired police dog? We dig into how…

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5 Reasons Adopting a Senior Dog Could Make Your Life Better

Skip the inevitable wrath of puppy breath and little yellow puddles—why not adopt a senior…

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