Thinking of adopting a dog or cat? You’d be hard-pressed to find an animal lover to talk you out of it, least of all me, the mom to two amazing rescue dogs and one dearly departed rescue cat. But I ...

“That is a long time to have a friend,” I say gently; looking into the tear-filled eyes of an elderly gentleman. He held in his lap a small 15-year-old terrier cross named George, who was losing his ...

Adopting a kitten can be one of the cutest and most rewarding decisions of your life, but it also comes with a big responsibility. Cats aren't toys or decorations; they're living beings that need care ...

Barely a month after I met my three-year-old son, he bit my breast. Hard. He came at me and clamped on, only a T-shirt between teeth and flesh. Then came the pain and blood. I’d been lifting him into ...

Rescue and shelter pets have been a part of my life since I was old enough to form memories. I grew up with dogs, cats, and rodents, but am primarily a proud rabbit person as an adult. I've also ...

"Giving a shelter animal a home confers a special kind of restorative grace." "Mutual Rescue was written for every human who has ever felt enriched, invigorated, soothed, or restored by an animal and ...

Three families share their adoption stories, illuminating the variety of choices — and costs — involved in the process. By David Dodge This piece is part of “The Price of Modern Parenting.” Read about ...