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 East Kansas with his wife, Michale Ann. He and his …

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

Animals are sometimes just what the doctor ordered. Learn about animal-assisted therapy in this article.

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, creator of PawPawty on Twitter; veterinarian Jessica “Dr. V” Vogelsang, …

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. Ask these questions before you begin.

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.