When people decide to get a pet, they usually have two routes: buy or adopt. The first choice might seem convenient because, for example, there could be a wider selection of breeds available to you.

The Frederick County Division of Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center takes in unwanted, owned animals and stray pets. We strive to place animals appropriately, keeping public health and safety in ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. For many animal lovers, adopting a pet from a shelter is the gold ...

Pets and People in Yukon is joining Bissell’s Empty the Shelters event, offering reduced-fee pet adoptions and promoting its upcoming Vegas-themed gala. Starting today, 300 shelters across the country ...

Frankie Floridia is used to getting calls about all sorts of animal rescue situations: a kitten stuck in a storm drain, a raccoon with a jar on its head, a deer tangled in a hammock. “We respond to ...