Are you looking for a pet?

When the time is right to get a new furry best friend, a lot of people head to the pet store. An alternative - that helps save a life - is turning to local shelters and rescues. You can also look online, on petfinder.com. Here, it's possible to specify what kind of animal you want, if you want a specific breed, and how far you're willing to travel. Don't panic if the pet you want is outside your area. Many shelters and rescues have networks of people willing to help with transport. My dogs come from shelters all over the country.

There are all kinds of pets in shelters. Pure bred cats and dogs, mutts, bunnies, pigs, goats... There are puppies and kittens as well as older animals. Whatever you're looking for, petfinder can help you.