Adopting A Dog-Articles on Adopting A Dog

Westminster Dog Show Junkie Makes The Case For Adopting A Rescue Pooch

By adopting through a shelter you can save an abandoned dog from being euthanized.

Choose a breed that's a good fit for your family

Special to the Reminder Among the biggest victims of the economic recession are the once beloved family pets surrendered to shelters as their owners deal with extended joblessness. The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year – and 3 to 4 million are euthanized.

Dog dumped in garbage bin is rescued, offered for adoption

A little dog named Reggie D went Dumpster-diving recently – but not by choice.

Michigan eyes tough new dog fighting laws

State lawmakers are on the verge of adopting the toughest rules in the nation to crack down on dog fighting as they consider final approval of a legislative package that could become the model for the rest of the country.

Adopting a pet a form-filling experience

Grooming, training, exercise, past pets, visiting children - the application to adopt a dog from the Meriden Humane Society leaves little out.