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Whether you share your home with a cat or dog (or both!), you want what's best for your pet. So visit the Petfinder library for info on:

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Celebrating Seniors

November is Adopt- A-Senior-Pet Month, and we've got special Happy Tails and a new seniors-only search widget!

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We've partnered with PetFirst to offer a special rate on pet insurance to new adopters: Only $5 for the first month!

Pit Bulls on Animal Planet!

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Pit Bulls & Parolees

Check out Animal Planet's new series about Petfinder member Villalobos Rescue Center, Fridays at 10pm E/P.

Before You Adopt

Choose the Right Shelter or Rescue Group

The pet adoption experience at different types of shelters can be vastly different. Learn about these differences.

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Before You Adopt

Tips for finding the best cat or dog for you; plus: preparing for a puppy

After You Adopt

After You Adopt

Tips on introducing your new cat or dog to the rest of your household

Dog Training

Dog Training

Teach your dog to sit, come when called and more; plus: cool tricks!

Dog Care

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Ways to keep your dog healthy, safe and entertained with games and more

Petfinder Blog

Happy Tail: Dog Soulmates
This Shepherd mix was the perfect pal for a lonely terrier.

YouTube Shoutout
These fun fans found a great way to promote pet adoption.

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You can keep feral cats safe and prevent new litters.

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PETCO

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PETCO's Think Adoption First program is our way of saying thanks for choosing adoption. As a new pet parent, you're eligible for immediate savings on your initial purchase and monthly e-mails with up to 25% savings in valuable coupon offers and customized care tips throughout the year. Learn more here.

Iams: Thanks to Iams, rescue groups can post videos of their adoptable pets on Petfinder — helping more pets get adopted.

PetFirst Healthcare is helping shelters and rescue groups by offering discounted pet insurance for every cat and dog they adopt out.

The Animal Rescue Site: Help your favorite shelter or rescue group win cash by voting in the Fall 2009 Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge.

Merial gives the Petfinder.com Foundation up to $1 million a year for disaster relief for homeless pets through its Paws to Save Pets program.

BISSELL: A longtime Petfinder sponsor, BISSELL offers a full line of products for pet lovers.

Pet Events Near You

Petco Adoption Weekend in Des Moines, IA from Nov 7th, 2009 to Nov 8th, 2009 by Clarke County Animal Shelter

Animal Relief Fund in Minneapolis, MN on Nov 7th, 2009 by Animal Relief Fund

Search for more upcoming events in your area.