Before You Adopt
Tips for finding the best cat or dog for you; plus: preparing for a puppy
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The Bedlington is among the softer terriers, not only in looks and feel but in temperament. She is companionable, demonstrative ...
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Intense best describes the Belgian Malinois. This is a high-energy breed with a need for regular mental and physical stimulation....
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Ever watchful and on the move, the Belgian Sheepdog glides in large circles. He is playful, alert, watchful and protective, a ...
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Alert, watchful and energetic, the Tervuren is an active and dependable companion that functions best when given daily mental ...
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The Bernese mountain dog is an easygoing, calm family companion (that is, after he leaves his adolescent stage). He is sensitive,...
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Perky, bouncy and playful, the Bichon Frise's happy-go-lucky outlook endears him to all. He is friendly toward strangers and ...
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Not the prototypical house dog, the Black and Tan Coonhound, nonetheless, makes an exemplary pet. He is mellow, amiable, calm ...
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For all his calm manners at home, the Bloodhound is a tireless trailer once on the track. He is tough, stubborn and independent, ...
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The Border Collie is a bundle of mental and physical energy awaiting its chance to be unleashed on the world. Among the most ...
Read more about the Border Collie dog breed.
One of the few terriers bred to run with the pack, the border is one of the most amiable and tractable of the group. He is ...
Read more about the Border Terrier dog breed.
Tips for finding the best cat or dog for you; plus: preparing for a puppy
How to find the right dog for you and your family
Why adopting an older dog has many advantages
Prepare in advance to make sure your home is safe for your new pup
The pet adoption experience at different types of shelters can be vastly different, so take the time to visit the home page of your local groups to see which you might enjoy working with most.