There are numerous dogs that are eagerly waiting for a warm home and a loving family in animal shelters or adoption centres or organisations, and also many people who take into consideration obtaining a pet from such a place. The reasons behind w...

There are many situations nowadays when the dog owners must find somebody else to take care of their dog. Reasons are different Some people need to change location or a new location does not permit dogs or other animals. Some of the owners lost t...

Volunteers are the unsung heroes of dog rescue. They put thousands of miles on their cars and vans transporting dogs, spend a lot of money that they are sometimes reimbursed for, but more likely are not, lose their hearts on a regular basis to ab...

In this society, we hold our pets to be members of the family. Quite frankly, they have earned it. They hold places as service workers and best friends. As such, getting a pet is a noble endeavour. I applaud anyone who chooses to open their heart...

Dogs, like people, need time to adjust to new surroundings and a new routine. I work from home and am lucky enough to control my own diary and schedule and to be free to come and go as I choose.Having been in the rescue centre for any length of t...

Editor's note: Victoria Stilwell hosts "It's Me or the Dog" on Animal Planet and is the founder of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training, both of which advocate positive reinforcement during training.(CNN) -- The shelter dog is often perceive...

When getting a new dog you can be overwhelmed thinking of everything that comes with it! It's important to do your research before getting a pup!Things to think about:Size - What size range are you looking for? Decide what best suits your lifesty...

Puppy farms are profit-driven businesses that do not supply adequate veterinary treatment, diet, exercise, or shelter. Puppy farms remain in operation because there is a demand for the dogs and because many people are not aware of their existence....

Just because you suffer from a disability doesn't mean you cannot own and care for a pet the same as any other person. There are a great many dog owners with disabilities, and it has been proved that having the company of a dog can actually have ...

For those who may be thinking of adopting a dog, a lot may have changed since the last time you trained a furry friend. It pays to do a little research, make an honest appraisal of your lifestyle, and determine what you expect from a canine co...