Instructions Step 1: Look in your local phone book or in an online phone book for shelters in your area. Step 2: Call all listed shelters. Ask to speak to the shelter manager; say that you are trying to find a shelter for your pet. Ask if the shelter is...
Instructions Step 1: Research your pet to determine what type of shelter he enjoys. Some reptiles simply want a shelter to hide under, often this is to hide from daylight. Other reptiles like to burrow into the ground, and are happier with a very low...
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...
I’m Tracy Tenner with Better Behavior Dog Training at Extra Care Animal Hospital in Davie, Florida. I am here today on behalf of Expert Village.com at the Tri County Humane Society in Boca Raton, Florida, where I have volunteered as a trainer and a...
Instructions Step 1: Locate animal shelters in your area. Animal shelters may consist of the Animal Protective League, the Humane Society, private rescue organizations or the local dog or animal warden's holding facility. Look in the Yellow Pages under...
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...
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...
Hi, I'm Johan Svahnström on behalf of expertvillage. Now, leopard geckos, they don't require a whole lot of stuff. But they require one thing that's important, and that's some type of a shelter. If you have more than one gecko, you want more than...
Instructions Step 1: Narrow your pet choices before you go and visit a shelter. Shelter animals tug at your heart, and if you haven't decided what you're looking for, you may come home with something you hadn't planned on. Step 2: Decide what type of...
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: Research local animal shelters online and visit a couple in person. Step 2: Once your child selects a shelter, find out what is on their “wish list” and organize a neighborhood collection drive. Your child can enlist the...
Instructions Step 1: Ask yourself whether you are willing to make a long-term commitment of up to 20 years. Animals require lots of time and attention. Look at your household. Find out what everyone at home is looking for in a pet--and who will do what...
I’m Tracy Tenner with Better Behavior Dog Training at Extra Care Animal Hospital in Davie, Florida. I am here today on behalf of Expert Village.com at the Tri County Humane Society in Boca Raton, Florida, where I have volunteered as a trainer and a...
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: Contact your veterinarian to schedule an insertion. The Microchip insertion is a simple procedure. The veterinarian injects a microchip under the pet's shoulder blade. Each pet microchip has a unique number. The number and your...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Cat Beds Cat Carriers Cat Collars Cat Dishes Cat Foods Cat Litters Cat Shampoos Litter Boxes Identification Tags Veterinarian Step 1: Make an appointment with an adoption counselor. Calling ahead saves time, as...
Instructions Step 1: Live in a city like San Diego or Los Angeles and you have the option of direct access to a part-time pooch. Certain businesses carry dogs that can be rented for any number of hours or days. Soon, persons living in San Francisco and...
Instructions Step 1: Talk with friends and family once you know that you need a new home for your pet. Find out if any of them are interested in adopting your pet. Not only do they know your animal, you can feel comfortable with their environment. If...
Instructions Step 1: Clean and puppy proof your home before adopting a shelter puppy. Remember that most puppies have not been trained before landing at the shelter. Remove anything that could be hazardous for the puppy, and pick things up off of the...
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 Things You’ll Need: Pet crate, large box or leash Canned pet food Water Two bowls for food and water Old towels or blankets Step 1: Approach the animal slowly and with caution. Frightened or injured animals can behave aggressively. If...
I’m Tracy Tenner with Better Behavior Dog Training at Extra Care Animal Hospital in Davie, Florida. I am here today on behalf of Expert Village.com at the Tri County Humane Society in Boca Raton, Florida, where I have volunteered as a trainer and a...
Instructions Step 1: Narrow your choice of pet. Consider how much space you have and how much time you can spend playing or walking the pet. Dogs need more attention than cats, since you must walk canines, and different breeds will demand more of your...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Time Accessories for pet Food and water dishes Food Leash Collar Treats Step 1: Check your local animal shelter first. Some pets have lived there for over a year and desperately need a loving home. You can find...
Welcome back. Hi, I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer and behaviorist with Expert Village. We're here today to talk about pet rescue, and here with me I have my good friend, Simone, from Pet Mania in Burbank, and she's here to talk to us a little bit about...