pet adoption

As we enter the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, a “perfect storm of factors” has put pressure on understaffed U.S. shelters.

Chicago-area shelters are reporting an unprecedented number of pets in need of new homes. South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights has seen a 25% increase in intake numbers, especially with larger breeds, according to the Director of Development Susanna Decker.

Chicago-area shelters are reporting an unprecedented number of pets in need of new homes.

Pet adoptions do not only help animals find forever homes, but they can also help make humans happier.

Dozens of dogs and cats from animal shelters hit hardest by Hurricane Ida are being brought to Chicago by the PAWS Chicago animal shelter Wednesday.

Reality star Lisa Vanderpump shares her advice for those considering adopting a pet: “Make sure you’re equipped to deal with the dog’s needs.”

When picking out a new pet at a shelter, you may see a sign that says “bonded pair.” What does it mean?

Welcoming a furry friend to your home can sometimes be led by emotion, but there are a lot of factors to consider before making that next step.

Adopting a furry friend just got easier with the month-long virtual Clear the Shelter event beginning Aug. 23.

Exceeding population capacity can often be a problem for animal shelters. The month-long virtual Clear the Shelter event helps relieve some of that overcrowdedness.

Looking for a Chicago-area animal shelter participating in the Clear the Shelters pet adoption event? We’ve got you covered.

PAWS Chicago is waiving adoption fees for adult dogs in an event this weekend, encouraging residents to bring home a new pet.

Pet adoptions spiked last year, with many people stuck at home looking for a lockdown buddy. But now those pets are getting returned with owners going back to work. Plus, returning to the office led to fewer households that could foster pets, putting further stress on rescue agencies.

The Bidens’ cat will be the first to live in the White House since George W. Bush’s family cat, India

Have you ever heard of a Chihuahua described as a “haunted Victorian child”? What about a “Chucky doll in a dog’s body”? Well, now you have! A tweet about a “demonic Chihuahua” named Prancer who is up for adoption has gone viral on Twitter due to the brutally honest description written by his foster owner of what potential adopters could expect...

When human contact was in short supply last year droves of Americans turned to their local shelters and adopted pets. But your office is now making plans to bring its employees back together under one roof. Try explaining that to the new dog or cat that’s been spoiled rotten by your presence.

Looking for a wake-up call? Three roosters are looking for new homes in the Chicago area this week.

There’s been a lot of pandemic puppy love happening this year as many families taking advantage of the time at home to get a pet. But fraudsters are taking advantage of the pandemic, telling buyers they can’t meet the animals before sending money. The Better Business Bureau says puppy and kitten scams have more than doubled this year, with projected...

The “Queer Eye” star reveals what he’s learned after adopting a dog amid the pandemic.

Animal shelters and rescue groups around Michigan’s state capital have seen a big spike in adoptions since March as people have increasingly turned to the companionship of furry friends during the coronavirus pandemic. Staff at the Ingham County Animal Shelter say they have “barely been able to keep dogs on the adoption floor” since they all have been getting...