Adopting a dog is a rewarding experience that offers a second chance to a deserving animal while bringing joy, companionship, and unconditional love into your life. Whether you’re looking to adopt a ...

Adopting a pet is one of the most exciting, fulfilling decisions you’ll likely ever make. But it’s also a major commitment—one that requires time, energy, money, and other resources. After all, you ...

For many animal lovers, adopting a pet from a shelter is the gold standard. It gives the pets another chance at a happy home, and in some cases, can save the animal from euthanasia. In recent years ...

More than 6 million strays will arrive in U.S. shelters on any given year, according to the ASPCA. There’s something you can do to help. Inside the Numbers It’s impossible to know how many stray cats ...

The celebrity rescue dog parents have teamed up with the ASPCA to help rescue pups find homes through social media Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

Bringing home a furry, feathered, or scaly friend is a big commitment. Adopting a pet is one of the most exciting, fulfilling decisions you’ll likely ever make. But it’s also a major commitment—one ...