adoption
Should You Adopt a Puppy When You Have an Older Dog?
Energy levels, health needs, and personality all matter — here’s how to tell if your older dog is ready for a new sibling.
Lifestyle
What to Do When Your Partner Isn’t Pulling Their Weight With Your Pet
So you don’t have to be annoyed anymore.
Adoption Advice
Adoption Advice
Foster Fail: Why Foster Failures Are Actually a Good Thing
Foster fails aren’t bad — and they’re actually very common.
Adoption Advice
Adopting a Tripod Dog: What You Need to Know and How to Care for Them
Experts shed light on what life’s like with a three-legged dog. Spoiler alert: They’re pretty awesome.
Adoption Advice
Should You Adopt a Puppy When You Have an Older Dog?
Energy levels, health needs, and personality all matter — here’s how to tell if your older dog is ready for a new sibling.
Behavior & Training
behavior-training
What Is a Hard Stare?
Identifying a hard stare is important. Because when a dog does this, it’s far more than intense eye contact.
Behavior & Training
Why Do Cats Put Their Butt in Your Face?
Oh, hello.
Behavior & Training
7 Reasons Why Cats Tap You With Their Paws
Cats paws are cute, but not so much when they’re repeatedly smacking you.
Behavior & Training
What Is a Hard Stare?
Identifying a hard stare is important. Because when a dog does this, it’s far more than intense eye contact.
Breeds & Mixes
Breed Info
10 Teddy Bear Dog Breeds
Meet the dogs who, with a little trim, basically transform into living teddy bears.
Lifestyle
15 Dog Breeds Known for Having Curly Tails
And, as a result, being the cutest.
Breed Info
Why You Should Consider Adopting a Shiba Inu Mix
They’re cute, clever, and sometimes a little quirky.
Pet Wellness
health
Should You Give Your Dog a Summer Haircut?
For some breeds, it may do more harm than good.
Pet Wellness
DIY Pet Physical Exam: How to Check Your Dog’s Breathing & Skin
Veterinarian Dr. Shea Cox on how to get comfortable checking your dog’s breathing, respiratory rate, and skin hydration.
Pet Wellness
It’s Seriously Uncool to Declaw Your Cat
A cat veterinarian explains why the inhumane surgery is no joke.
Pet Wellness
Should You Give Your Dog a Summer Haircut?
For some breeds, it may do more harm than good.
Fostering & Volunteering
Foster & Volunteer
The Beginner’s Guide to Fostering a Dog
Thinking about fostering a dog? Read more to learn about the fostering process and what to expect.
Lifestyle
A Guide to Fostering Pets When You Have Kids
Advice from parents who truly do it all.
Foster & Volunteer
Did You Know You Can Foster Rabbits?
What every prospective foster parent should know before jumping in.
Shelters & Rescue
shelter-rescue
Connecticut Humane Society’s Safe and Sheltered Pets
An increasing number of temporary foster programs are aimed at helping pet parents navigate personal struggles, without having to surrender their pets.
Shelters & Rescue
How Petting Can Help Dogs at Shelters Cope with Stress
This simple act can greatly benefit shelter pups (and humans, too).
Shelters & Rescue
How to Help Shelter Animals Without Adopting
Shelters & Rescue
Connecticut Humane Society’s Safe and Sheltered Pets
An increasing number of temporary foster programs are aimed at helping pet parents navigate personal struggles, without having to surrender their pets.
Rehome
Rehome
Where Can I Surrender My Cat For Free?
Typically, animal control requires a fee for accepting surrendered animals. Here’s what you should know about surrendering a cat for free.
Rehome
Is It Ever Okay to Return a Dog to a Shelter?
There are many resources to help new pet parents troubleshoot even the most frustrating adoption issues. But if those still don’t help, here’s what to do next.