adoption & fostering

Activists from Turkish rescue centres tell us how you can support them in their most desperate hour

It’s been nearly a month since Turkey passed the ‘massacre’ law that many feared would lead to a mass culling of the country’s beloved street dogs – here’s what’s been happening since

The charity’s latest figures reveal that cats are increasingly falling victim to deliberate weapon attacks

“I can rely on my cats to be there – no ghosting here – and, claws aside, they’ll  never intentionally hurt me”

As more people choose to adopt, rescue dog meet-ups are popping up all over the UK and the US. One writer took her former stray Lucy along to see what it’s all about…

”It’s the commodification of animals, it’s social currency – whether it’s to look hard or manly or to emulate a celebrity. We put pressure on that dog to play a role in our lives”

Beloved pets are often used by perpetrators of domestic abuse to manipulate their victims. That’s why Dogs Trust runs a specialist service to temporarily home dogs while their parents seek safety

Animal rescue centres are full as costs to provide emergency shelter mount to approximately £500,000 a month

No pets were asked to construct IKEA flat-pack furniture with their significant other in the making of these images

It should be a last resort, and there are plenty of options to explore first, but here’s how to surrender your pet safely if you have to

They might be bigger, but that just means there’s more of them to love

It’s not quite the same as buying secondhand clothes…

We got our paws on a calculator and did the research so you don’t have to

Even if you do want to live that Elle Woods life...

The truth is breed labels are often wrong

You’ve chosen to adopt a dog, congratulations! But with dogs in need both here and abroad, which route should you take?

People with distinctive features step forwards, you’re needed to train the next generation of seeing eye dogs. Here’s what’s involved...

So-called ‘milestones’ are shifting these days. Is getting a dog the new getting hitched?

If you’re struggling with pet care costs, you are far from alone and there’s no shame seeking help. Here’s a few places to start

You’re in love, but is it irresponsible to add four paws to the mix?

At so many points in those first hours, weeks, months, I screamed, internally: what have we done? 

A new study scores dogs on behaviours such as how they responded when unfamiliar people visited or if they were jealous when their owner gave affection to another animal

Some besties are inseparable, and that’s not always a bad thing

Find out which dog breed is right for your lifestyle

They’ll always remember their first childhood pet – this intro is just the beginning

There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts

Hundreds of dogs are rescued from hoarding situations every year. Here’s what their adopters should know, according to animal welfare experts

Why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds or tripods

Sound advice from seasoned dog and cat parents who have been there

7 tips for acing your inspection and bringing your new pup home

Double trouble or double the fun? Dog trainer Lindsay Hamrick weighs in

Five ways to warm a skittish dog to you

One doesn’t have to be the loneliest number when it comes to your dog

Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on how to keep your dog from using your living room as a toilet

It’s a big decision, so tick these boxes before you sign on the dotted line

The beginning of puppy parenthood can be rough, but it does get better – especially when you implement this advice

Beyond more puppy love and snuggle time