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We interviewed Courtney Gabrus from Bennington, Vermont USA with her pet Tilly, A.K.A. LITTLE_MISS_TILLY on Instagram!     Tell us about Tilly! "Tilly is a 10-month-old Border Collie. She is a very energetic and loving puppy! She is in training to become a certified therapy dog. She loves every person she meets. When in a room full of people she goes to each and every person one by one and will lay her head on their lap or wait or pets. She loves her tummy rubbed and will ask for more. She is one of the kindest dogs I have ever...

We asked Maunel from New York, A.K.A., Bunny_The_Pit on Instagram for his story and this is what he said!  "For me the biggest reason to adopt was to be able to give a dog a second chance to be happy and spoiled, when I meet bunny, I just knew she was the one I have been looking for and I made the decision right there. The best reason to adopt a dog is because is the right thing to do, if you looking to get a dog there's no reason to buy a new puppy chances are that the dog,...

Older Dogs Need Love, Too: Consider Adopting a Senior Dog! In American society, we oftentimes relate “old” to “useless”, but this should certainly not be the case when it comes to living beings such as cats and dogs. Shelters across the country are filled with dogs aged 7+ years, an age at which a dog is considered past his or her prime. Of the nearly 700,000 shelter dogs euthanized each year, many are older dogs that simply did not get adopted. Too many potential dog owners have their eyes on puppies, but senior dogs can give possibly years of joy...

Preparing to Adopt a Second Dog According to the ASPCA, 3.3 million dogs enter into a shelter in the United States each year. It is understandable why families are adding second or even third dogs into their families. Along with the want to help dogs in need, families want to add an additional forever pet for companionship. Adopting your first dog is a difficult task, but adding a second to the mix is a whole new ball game. It’s easy to want a second snuggle partner, but are you taking the correct steps to ensure a happy and safe home...

Changing Your New Dog’s Name Yay! Today is the day you bring home your newly adopted dog. So exciting. You simply can’t wait to get Puck home! She’s going to LOVE her forever home, and-- Wait…Puck? That’s the name the shelter has given your beautiful dog, but you envisioned having a Chloe. Or Sasha. Or Roxie. So, what to do? Why, rename Puck, of course. But is it that easy? It’ll take a little work, and consistency, but yes, you can—and should—rename your dog when you bring him/her home from the shelter or breeder. There are several good reasons to...