Adoption

Sometimes people adopt animals without thinking about the commitment, not only in time and effort, but also in costs.

Providing a temporary home for four-legged babies can be extremely rewarding for all.

Smokey, Felix, Mittens, Tigger - what has been your inspiration when naming a feline friend? Many methods abound.

In 1999 Dave Duffield, founder of PeopleSoft, Inc., and his wife, Cheryl, established Maddies Fund - and gave animal shelter medicine a much-needed shot in the arm. The foundation, which is named after the couples beloved miniature schnauzer, is helping to finance the creation of a no-kill nation. In September 2005 Maddies Fund awarded Cornell Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine a $1.7 million grant to educate veterinarians and veterinary students in the field of animal…

Caring for cats that need extra socialization or time to get healthy provides shelters - and the animals - hope for the future.

Kittens are irresistibly cute, but there are plenty of adult cats in need of good homes. Is your home the perfect place for one?

Adopting an animal is an important decision. Visiting the shelters in your area - and comparing - can be a good idea.

This handy guide can provide hints on making your home as cat-welcoming as possible.

To relinquish an animal isnt an easy process, so heres what you can expect to encounter.

Sue Lee, 45, from Wolverhamton, England, is pretty much homebound due to a variety of disabling conditions: severe osteoarthritis, insulin-dependent diabetes and peripheral neuropathy...

Sharing feline companionship can make a big difference in the qualify of life of the elderly.

Raising a litter of kittens is a big responsibility. Heres help in placing them in suitable hands.