Helping Pets

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Helping Pets

Hundreds of people have been displaced by deadly tornadoes in Texas. Help animal shelters there make sure their pets don't suffer!

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I am a Cat Parent

We're bringing cats and cat parents into the spotlight to show us for what we are – real, funny, down-to-earth, inventive and diverse. Help us get more cats adopted by proclaiming, "I am a cat parent" today!

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Fostering Cats

For the experience to turn out well for the foster parent and the rescue organization (and, most of all, the cat), it's crucial that all parties communicate and be clear about their expectations and responsibilities.

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Fostering Dogs

Here are some questions to ask the rescue group or shelter before you sign up to foster (the group will most likely have you fill out a foster-home application as well). Don't be alarmed if the group doesn't have answers to all the questions you ask. Each organization has its own procedures.

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Promoting Adoptable Pets

Petfinder Foundation

Petfinder Shelters and Rescue Groups

Information On Helping Pets

Puppy Mills

Puppy Mills

A puppy mill is a breeding facility that mass-produces puppies...

Feral Cats

Animals And Disaster Relief

Animal Cruelty

Careers With Pets

Fostering Cats

What Is Fostering a Cat?

When you foster, you agree to take a homeless cat into your home and give him or her love, care and...

Fostering Dogs

Before You Foster

Fostering a pet is a great way to help out animals and shelters. Before you foster, ask yourself...

Volunteering With Dogs

Volunteering With Shelters & Rescues

Starting A Pet-Adoption Organization

Volunteering With Cats