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 ...

Our first-time dog owner guide covers what you need to know before adopting a dog — from choosing the right breed to preparing your home.

Adopting a pet is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. That cute face at the shelter means years of day-to-day responsibility, significant cost, and lifestyle changes that most ...

It's that time of the year again—time to play with some adorable dogs and cats, and maybe take home a forever friend! PetSmart's annual National Adoption Week is back from Monday, March 23, through ...

Help us set another record! In 2025, ABC13 viewers helped 168 pets find a forever home. This year, we want to beat that.

Among all of the tragedies that the novel coronavirus has unleashed on the world, there is at least one silver lining: Animal lovers are stepping up to adopt and foster rescue dogs and cats across the ...

Walking into Clear the Shelters at Irving Animal Services on Saturday morning, you'd be met with a lot of commotion-- staff cleaning and walking pets, dogs excitedly barking, and neighbors strolling ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With Christmas coming next week, some may still be looking for the perfect gift for their loved ones. One holiday purchase some shoppers consider is a new pet. If you’re thinking ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. Achilles, a 10-year-old boxer mix, found himself up for ...