How Dog Adoption Works
Thinking of adopting a dog? We're here to help walk you through the process of adoption, what you must do to prepare and what to expect in your first few weeks with your newly adopted dog.
14 Best Dogs for First-Time Owners
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10 Reasons Why Cats Make Better Pets Than Dogs
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6 Reasons Why Two Dogs Are Better Than One
How to Adopt a Failed Service Dog
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Adopting Retired Police Dogs
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How to Choose the Right Dog for You
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Giving Away Your Dog? Reasons and Solutions
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How to Determine Compatibility of a Second Dog
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How to Avoid Bad Dog Breeders and Backyard Breeders
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Defining Puppy Mills and the Truth About Them
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10 Common Mistakes Dog Owners Make
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3 Chic Ways to Make Your Dog's Space Work With Your Aesthetic
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Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a Senior Pet
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The 7 Best Pet Adoption Agencies of 2023
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Should You Get Your Dog a Cooling Pad?
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5 Reasons Why You Should Adopt a Pet
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Tips for First Time Dog Owners
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How to Prepare for Adopting a New Dog
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Choosing a Dog Food
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Choosing the Best Dog Bowl for Your Dog
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Should You Get a Second Dog?
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All About Search and Rescue Dogs
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What Is a Seizure Dog?
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How to Qualify for TSA Dog Adoption
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What to Expect in the First 24 Hours With Your New Dog
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These Dogs Are the Last to Be Adopted
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The Joy of Mutts as Companions
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How Busy Dog Owners Can Still Care for Dogs
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5 Ways You Can Volunteer For Your Local Shelters This Holiday Season
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Pitching a Dog to Your Landlord
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Pros and Cons of Adopting Adult and Puppy Dogs
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Finding a Good Home for Your Dog
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9 Reasons to Buy a Dog From a Breeder
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How to Adopt Retired Racing Greyhounds
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Fostering a Dog
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What to Do If You Found a Lost Dog
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How Often Should You Walk Your Dog?
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How to Get Your First Dog
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Where to Get Your New Dog
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What to Know About Cadaver Dogs
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The Difference Between a Mutt, Mixed Breed, or Designer Dog?
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Beware of Bad Dog Breeders