Dog Adoptions

A Game-Changer For Shelter Pets

Michael Markarian | Posted 10.09.2009 | Living


Michael Markarian

There's no question that we as a society need to do more to help homeless dogs and cats find loving families, and we are even seeing the issue of pet adoption enter the public policy arena.

Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day

Betsy Saul | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living


Betsy Saul

it is heartbreaking to see wonderful pets staying in shelters day after day, year after year -- just because they are too large or too shy, have broken limbs, or are the "wrong" color.

Biden in the Doghouse

Cheri Shankar | Posted 01.15.2009 | Living


Cheri Shankar

While the news of Biden and his new cute-as-all-get-out purebred German Shepherd puppy is generating lots of positive reports, many of us in the animal community are concerned.

Yesh, We Can--Adopt!

Michael Markarian | Posted 01.04.2009 | Media


Michael Markarian

Patrick McDonnell, creator of the comic strip MUTTS, will run a series of strips Monday through Saturday (Dec. 8-13) honoring the Obama family's decision to adopt a rescued dog.

A Mutt Like Me

Michael Markarian | Posted 12.12.2008 | Living


Michael Markarian

So the question is whether it's possible for any family -- presidential or otherwise -- to balance their desire for a shelter dog with a child's allergies. My answer: "Yes we can!"

Web Site Saves Death Row Dogs

ABC News | Russell Goldman | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media


Maxwell wasn't all bad; he just had a lot of energy. And that hangdog face? Well, it didn't mean he was guilty, he just couldn't help it. But his num...