Before You Adopt
Tips for finding the best cat or dog for you; plus: preparing for a puppy
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The cairn is the essence of terrier; plucky, spirited, bold, inquisitive, hardy, clever, stubborn and scrappy. He is responsive ...
Read more about the Cairn Terrier dog breed.
Not only does the Canaan Dog excel as a herder, but he has also proven himself in a variety of tasks involving dependability and ...
Read more about the Canaan Dog dog breed.
Fun-loving and high-spirited, yet easygoing, the Cardigan is a devoted and amusing companion. This is a hardy breed, capable of ...
Read more about the Cardigan Welsh Corgi dog breed.
The cavalier in many ways fits the bill as an ideal house pet. He is sweet, gentle, playful, willing to please, affectionate and ...
Read more about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed.
The Chesapeake Bay retriever is hardy enough to not only withstand, but also relish, repeated plunges into icy water. He loves ...
Read more about the Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog breed.
The saucy Chihuahua has earned her place as a favored toy dog because of her intense devotion to a single person. She is ...
Read more about the Chihuahua dog breed.
The Chinese crested is a combination of playful pixie, gentle lap dog and sensitive companion. She is devoted to her family and ...
Read more about the Chinese Crested Dog dog breed.
The Shar-Pei is self-assured, serious, independent, stubborn and very much self-possessed. Although not particularly ...
Read more about the Chinese Shar-Pei dog breed.
Dignified, even lordly, the chow chow conducts himself with reserve. He is not very demonstrative, even with his family, and can ...
Read more about the Chow Chow dog breed.
Among the most low-keyed and easygoing of sporting breeds, the clumber spaniel is nonetheless a hunter at heart, ever ready for ...
Read more about the Clumber Spaniel 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.