Adopting a dog is a rewarding experience that offers a second chance to a deserving animal while bringing joy, companionship, and unconditional love into your life. Whether you’re looking to adopt a ...

One of the first things I encourage new pet parents to do is schedule a visit with a veterinarian. Even pets adopted from ...

April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, celebrated annually to raise awareness for the millions of animals waiting in shelters to find their fur-ever homes. The day aims to encourage people to ...

Just in time for National Mutt Day, dog lovers are encouraged to choose adoption when looking to bring home a new furry friend. Best Friends Animal Society, an animal advocacy group, is currently ...

Shannon Novey and her family were ready to bring another pet into their home after the loss of their beloved poodle, Coco. They’d gotten their previous dogs from breeders, but at the urging of her ...

The celebrity rescue dog parents have teamed up with the ASPCA to help rescue pups find homes through social media Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

This week, we’re turning the spotlight on some furry singles ready to meet their purr-fect match. Whether they’re shy sweethearts, bold adventurers, or cuddle professionals, these adoptable pets are ...

America's leading animal welfare undercover investigator Pete Paxton's (a pseudonym) new book called Rescue Dogs: Where They Come From, Why They Act the Way They Do, and How to Love Them Well, written ...