For a foster experience to turn out well, it’s crucial that all parties communicate and be clear about their expectations and responsibilities. Look at these questions to ask before you foster a cat.

For a foster experience to turn out well, it’s crucial that all parties communicate and be clear about their expectations and responsibilities. Look at these questions to ask before you foster a dog.

If you are thinking of starting a non-profit organization, check out these five steps to get you started.

Greg Kincaid at home with his dogs Editor’s note: Greg Kincaid’s first novel, A Dog Named Christmas, hit shelves on Tuesday. The book tells the story of a special young man who inspires his entire town to take in dogs from the local shelter. Greg lives on a farm in …

Animal sanctuaries require a lot of commitment, hard work and funding. Learn about the role of animal sanctuaries and how they operate here.

Faye Chiu Healing Partnerships Animal-assisted therapy can benefit animals too! In recent years, a great deal of attention has been paid to the fact that animals often are just what the doctor ordered. The beneficiaries of the healing power of animals include children, teens, adults and the aged, whether terminally …

iStockphoto This past weekend I attended Blog Paws, a first-of-its-kind conference for pet bloggers. Not only were there tons of wonderful, inspiring pet lovers there, I was lucky enough to moderate a panel about helping homeless pets called “Be the Change You Want to See.” The panel included Lynn Haigh, …

Do you have complaints about your local animal shelter? This information may help you be more understanding about why they do what they do.

Fostering a pet is a great way to help out animals and shelters. Before you foster, ask yourself these questions to ensure you can provide the best possible care!

For prospective dog owners who are interested in a particular breed, purebred rescue groups provide an alternative to breeders, animal shelters or pet shops. Learn more about breed rescue groups here.