Instructions Step 1: Visit local shelters or attend off-site adoption events to find a dog to adopt. Most private and even some city shelters sponsor adoptions at parks, pet supply stores and other locations for convenience and to make it easier on those...
Hi, I'm Sylva Kelegian with Expert Village and I'm here with Simone Luncher from Pet Mania and we're going to be talking about the importance of adopting dogs versus getting from puppy mills and Simone will tell you about puppy mills and why it's...
Instructions Step 1: Recognize your alternatives. Many people abandon dogs because they're moving, or family circumstances change. Once the initial panic passes, you may find ways you can accommodate your dog. Step 2: Try to fix the problem at home. Most...
Instructions Step 1: Determine which type of dog best fits your lifestyle. Specific breeds aren't necessarily important when determining which type of dog to look for at a shelter because many homeless dogs are mutts but other considerations need to be...
Instructions Step 1: Microchip your pet as soon as you adopt him. Most shelters check carefully for microchips on found pets so they can locate you. Step 2: Take documentary photos of your pet from all angles, clearly illustrating her markings, overall...
Instructions Step 1: ADOPT SHELTER ANIMALS INSTEAD OF BUYING THEM FROM STORES If you’re planning on getting pets, you can adopt from an animal shelter instead of buying them from a store or breeder. Oftentimes, shelter dogs are only in shelters...
Instructions Step 1: Take your American Eskimo for regular checkups including eye exams. Have your Eskie’s teeth cleaned professionally; usually once or twice a year is sufficient. Check with a vet or teeth-cleaning professional for a recommended...
Instructions Step 1: Adopt a dog or cat from a shelter. You can visit the shelter directly or attend one of their off-site pet adoption events. Most private shelters (and even some city shelters) have off-site adoptions at parks, pet supply stores and...
Instructions Step 1: Donate money and supplies to animal organizations, shelters and rescues. There are also sanctuaries that provide a safe haven for abused or injured animals to live out their lives--for instance, Best Friends Sanctuary gives a second...
Instructions Step 1: If you are considering getting a puppy, adopt from a shelter or rescue or purchase one from an ethical breeder that you visit in person, rather than buy from a pet shop, newspaper ad or over the Internet. Urge people you know to do...