Gilly, a 12-year-old male, is up for adoption at Pig Placement Network If there’s one thing that makes everyone say “awww,” it’s a piglet. However, we all know that piglets don’t stay tiny for long! For the less-than-educated pet parent who mistakenly adopts a piglet believing s/he will stay small, or for those who’ve had changes in lifestyle or location, …

The Obama family (Essence.com) As you’ve no doubt heard, Barack Obama said in his victory speech Tuesday that his daughters had “earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House.” The Obamas told Entertainment Tonight on Sept. 30 they planned to adopt a “rescue dog,” and we hope they’ll keep that promise. (Of course, readers of this …

Petfinder is proud to support Humane Farm Animal Care. Whatever your politics, I have no doubt you’re excited to vote today. And if you live in California, Massachusetts or South Tucson, AZ, you have the chance to make a difference for animals. In California, vote yes on Proposition 2 to end inhumane confinement of farm animals. Want to learn more? …