Dog adoption

What to think about such as the dog’s energy level, helping your kids plan for the dog in advance and how to have realistic expectations.

How to Help Your Rescue Dog Adjust to His New Home – Help your rescue dog adjust through walking, training and time to decompress.

July 7 marks five years of Baxter being part of our family. Years ago I was inspired by Tracey at love lives on to write a letter to Baxter each year on his gotcha day. Here are the letters from year 1, year 2, year 3, year 4 and Baxter’s adoption story. Dear Baxter, In …

Tips to improve your dog adoption application so the adoption process goes smoother for you, the volunteers and of course the dogs.

Laura Koerber is the author of a new book about the rescue of 124 dogs from the Olympic Animal Sanctuary in Forks, Wash. The rescue mission was carried out in 2013 by activists with no support from local authorities. Laura sent me a copy of her book, and wow, this was a story that needed to be told! …

We adopted our dog Baxter 4 years ago. Reflecting on the adoption process, here are some things that our rescue did well … and didn’t do well.

Vote for your favorite animal shelter or rescue group to win $500 in the Best Friend’s Friend Contest

Nominate your favorite animal shelter or rescue group to win a $500 donation in DogNation.net’s Best Friend’s Friend Contest.

Nominate your favorite shelter or rescue to win a $500 donation in DogNation.net’s annual Best Friend’s Friend Contest.

Remember Me Thursday is to honor the dogs and cats killed annually in U.S. shelters, and those who continue to wait for new families. #RememberMeThursday