General Pet Topics

Adding a pet to your family can be rewarding and challenging. There are many things to consider before making the decision to get a pet for the first time. The articles in this section are designed to teach a first-time pet owner the fundamentals of pet ownership and the most important things to consider before bringing your first pet home.  Have you decided to add a new pet to your family? Consider adopting from a rescue or shelter. This section has articles on everything you need to know about the adoption process and how to select a rescue or shelter animal for adoption. It will teach you what to do before you look for a pet to adopt, how to select a pet that is right for you and/or your family and give you tips on how to introduce a new adopted animal.
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1 Yuck, What’s the Smell? (Pet Odors) Leslie O'Brien 50
2 Understanding Animal Hoarding Erik Hoff 47
3 Moving with a Pet Amy Startz 54
4 Pet Sitters as an Alternative to Kennels Tina Knight 46
5 Estate Planning: How to Provide for Your Pet in the Event of Your Death Erik Hoff 56
6 Adopting a Greyhound Tina Knight 51