Picking the right pet for you, your family and your lifestyle is an important part of the adoption process.   Adoptions counselors are available to help you find the right match for you.  Here are some questions to ask yourself: How much

Size of the Pet Many families come to the shelter in search of a small dog because they live in an apartment.  However, there are many small dogs, such as Jack Russell terriers that require a great deal of exercise and

Pure breeds were often bred for a particular purpose.  For example, a herding dog meant to run all day and herd sheep, might become very destructive if the dog is bored and not exercised enough.   For example, if you are looking

There is no specific amount of time that a cat or dog requires.  Both types of pets really enjoy being with their people and should be left alone only a minimal amount of time.   If you work full-time, you need

One of the benefits of a mixed breed dog is genetic diversity.  When people breed for particular traits in a dog or cat (color, size of ears, shape), they are also unintentionally breeding some undesirable traits which lead to some

ASPCA officially recommends dogs and puppies for children over 6, since the majority of dog bites with children are under this age.  Most important thing is that an adult must carefully supervise both child and pet.  Especially at the beginning

Marley was once an "unwanted" pet.  After turning about 6 months old, his family no longer could deal with his high energy,and he was probably still not housebroken.  He was brought to the Bay Ridge Animal Hospital, where he lived

Party for Eleanor "Ellie" Roosevelt's first year anniversary in loving home! A few days ago, we visited Eleanor "Ellie" Roosevelt to celebrate her one year anniversary in her adopted loving home!On Thanksgiving Eve 2007, Ellie was hit by a car on

At the shelter, they called him Survivor. It was December of 1998, and he was a 10-year old yellow lab mix who had been brought in as a stray. His ribs and backbone showed through his thin body, his hindquarters

Bringing home a baby is scary enough. But for new parents Beth and Dave Cruz, their overzealous dog could not contain his excitement around their newborn, prompting extreme measures to safely introduce Stitch to their baby. They knew in advance that