The World’s Biggest Pet Hotel Opened in Cape Town- Take a Look Insid

The newly opened hotel for cats and dogs is not only the largest in South Africa, but its founders claim it's the biggest pet hotel in the whole world.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Krumpus

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Krumpus, a 3 years old Hound and Shar Pei mix from Brookhaven, Mississippi. He is neutered, vaccinated and dewormed!

Adoptable Dog of the Week - Mama Cass

After seeing all of her puppies find good homes, now it’s momma's turn to find her happily ever after! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mama Cass, an approximately 2 years old German Shepherd from Denver, Colorado.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Rita

Young at heart, Rita doesn't let anything slow her down! Hailing from Houston, Texas, she's a sprightly 6-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback and Shepherd mix

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Tucker

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This week we’re featuring Tucker, an adult Labrado…

Shelter Spotlight: Mission K9 Rescue

This organization is on a mission - to rehome retired military working dogs. Mission K9 Rescue makes sure these veterans are well taken care of.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Valentino

Meet Valentino, the most interesting dog in the world, and our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This young Golden Retriever Mix pup hails from Savannah, Georgia.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Brody

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Brody, a 3 year old Saint Bernard, Chow Chow and Labrador mix from Dillsburg, Pennsylvania.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Lightning

Meet Lightning, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. Lightning is a 3-year-old Poodle mix from Cheektowaga, NY. He’s already neutered, goo…

Top 10 Dog Breeds Commonly Found in Shelters

Before you buy a pet, check your local shelter to see if you can find your dream dog to adopt- there are a lot of purebred dogs in need of a home!

Engaging Training Gifts for Active Dogs (and Their Humans)

Whether naughty or nice, your energetic pup will love these gift ideas. Keep him busy all year long with ideas and products made for active dogs.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Sampson

Sampson is a 3 years old brown Labrador Retriever mix from Little Rock, Arkansas. He is neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative, and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – River

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is River, a 5 year old Miniature Schnauzer mix from Bloomington, Illinois. She has been spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Kai

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Kai, a 2 years old white German Shepherd from Montgomery, Alabama. She needs a furever home with a loving family!

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Mr. Big

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mr. Big, a year old Labrador Retriever mix from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is neutered, vaccinated, and housetrained.

Top 10 Products To Buy For Your Local Shelter

We all want to help our local shelters if we can, and sometimes, it can be as simple as ordering some much-needed products to be sent to them.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Balto

Meet Balto, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. He's an adult Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute mix from Hastings, Nebraska.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Marigold

Here's a flower you'll want to pick! Meet Marigold, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She's a 2-year-old Pitbull Terrier Mix from Durham, North Carolina.

Beat the Winter Blues With Scent Games

Even when it's too cold to do much outdoors, you can create challenging activities for your dog to do inside your home. Curb your pup's cabin fever with these engaging scent games.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Nebby

Nebby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is an adult male Chihuahua and Dachshund mix looking for a forever home in Helena, Alabama.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Jean Ralphio

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Jean Ralphio, a year old Husky mix from Auburn, Alabama. He is vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Sweet Pea

What a sweetheart! Meet Sweet Pea, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This young lady is a Boxer mix from Phoenix, AZ. Sweet Pea is already spayed, housetrained,…

The Basics About Dog Body Language

Your pooch doesn't need to say a word for you to understand what he's feeling. Understanding dog body language tells you everything you need to know.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Roulette

Handsome and smart- he will steal your heart! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Roulette, a 2 years old Spaniel and Bulldog mix from Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Why Kennels Aren’t Just For Puppies

The use of a kennel is key when training a puppy, but don't put it away when your dog gets older. Here's why you should keep using them when your dog's all grown up.

What To Look For In A Doggie Daycare

Only dog people can relate to how important it is to find the right doggie daycare for your fur baby. There is homework when finding doggie daycare.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Ollie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Ollie, a 6 years old Shepherd and Lab mix from Manchester, New Hampshire. He is neutered, vaccinated, and crate trained.

Association Of Professional Dog Trainers A Valuable Resource For Train

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is an organization dedicated to promoting dog training and education for trainers and pet owners.

Devastating Statistics Show an Increase in Euthanasia of Cats and Dogs

The data collected by Best Friends Animal Society indicates that there is an animal shelter crisis in America, with more and more pets being abandoned and less of them getting adopted, but it’s not all bleak – even though shelters have seen better day

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Bogey

Are you looking to add an active and fun-loving boy to your home? If so, this is the boy for you! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Bogey, a 5-year-old German…

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Maerdy

This gorgeous guy is a party on legs! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Maerdy, a 2 years old Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) from Gretna, Nebraska.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Mac

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Mac, a 5 yo handsome mutt from Stratham, New Hampshire. This big fella is neutered and vaccinated and ready for a new home.

Best Dog Grooming Tables

Dog grooming tables are both for professionals with dog grooming businesses and pet owners that groom their own dogs ocassionally.

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Hulk

Meet Hulk, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. This 2-year-old German Shepherd is waiting patiently in Montgomery, Alabama, for his forever home.

Best Dog Cage Dryers

Dog cage dryers are not just for groomers- these devices can allow you to dry your pet's long coat fast and with ease in the comfort of your own home.

How To Teach Your Dog The Recall Command

Recall is an essential command your dog needs to learn to keep him safe – here’s how to teach it When it comes to training your puppy or dog, tea…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Ralphie

You can adopt a Corgi butt of your own! Meet Ralphie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, who happens to be the owner of a furry and adorable Corgi butt.

Shelter Spotlight: Foster Dogs NYC Fospice Program

Homeless dogs deserve to spend their last days surrounded by people who care. That's the idea behind Foster Dogs NYC's Fospice Program.

Pet Hack Of The Week: Grooming Pet Nails With Ease

It's a struggle trimming our pets' nails, repurposing a Dremel rotary tool may just be the trick to grooming pet nails with ease

Black Dog Syndrome: Belle’s Story Common Among Shelter Dogs

Have your ever heard of Black Dog Syndrome? It's not a disease or a condition that dogs suffer from, it's actually a problem with humans!

Adopting a Dog: Tips for Success

If you decide to adopt a dog, you obviously want everything to go as smoothly as possible and end up a resounding success. Before you can even get a dog home, you'll have to be successful in your application to adopt.

Best Dog Clickers

Clicker training can get you great results, so take a look at our selection of the best dog clickers on the market - and their pros and cons.

Adoptable Dog of the Week-Gadget

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Gadget, a 4 to 5 years old yellow Labrador Retriever mix from Shelbyville, Kentucky. He is neutered and housetrained.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Kibbles

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Kibbles, a 3 years old Terrier mix from Los Angeles, California. This charming pooch is neutered and vaccinated.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Gracie

Gracie, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is as sweet as they come. This 5-year-old female purebred Rottweiler from Huxley, Iowa loves everyone she meets.

6 Life Lessons Your Dog Can Teach You

Think of it as "Human Training." We already know how to "sit" and "stay," but there are valuable lessons your dog can teach you, if you're willing to learn.

The Pawsitives of Pet Sitting for a Living

To celebrate pet sitters and all they do for our furry friends, our residential pet sitting pro, Rachel Leavy, explains why she lives the good life.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Zoe And Scout

Meet Zoe and Scout, our Adoptable Dogs of the Week. These lovely ladies live in Grants, New Mexico and are part of a program where inmates train rescue dogs

6 Easy Crafts You Can Make To Help Out Your Local Animal Shelter

Whether your style is sewing or woodworking or gluing empty toilet paper rolls together, your skills could be put to work for your local animal shelter.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Wicket

Who can resist that adorable underbite? But that’s not the only think that makes Wicket, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com, so special.…

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Charles

Charles, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, lives up to the notoriety of the breed's good nature. A 6-year-old male English Bulldog from Miami, Florida.

Can a Dog Be Trained Not to Dig?

Some dogs can't help themselves - they just love to dig holes. But can a dog be training not to dig your yard up?

Adoptable Dog of the Week – Teela

We've partnered with Adoptapet.com and we'll feature a new dog that can't wait to find its forever home. This week's dog is Teela, a senior Chihuahua Mix.

My Dog is Getting Older–Should I Get a Second Dog Now?

A a house isn't a home unless it has a dog in it. As your dog gets on in years, you might consider bringing a second dog into your family.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Indie

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Indie, a 5 to 6 years old German Shepherd from Nashville, Tennessee. She is spayed, crate trained, and housebroken.

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Blitzen

‘Tis the season! And because of the holidays, Blitzen, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com, is a gift you’ll always treasure. Blitze…

Why Do Dogs Stink When Wet?

There's always a distinctive smell coming from your pooch after he gets wet. Have you ever wondered why dogs stink when they get wet?

Can Dogs Be Racist?

Dogs love everyone... or do they? Is it possible for dogs to be racist? Let's look at a few reasons why you might think your dog a bias toward certain people.

Adoptable Dog of the Week- Noah

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Noah, a 3 years old Labrador Retriever mix from Bloomington, Illinois. This gorgeous black Lab will steal your heart!

Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Tubby

He’s not fat – he’s just big boned! If you need more dog to love, then Tubby, our Adoptable Dog of the Week, is the pooch for you. Tubby is…