Tagged With Adoption

Feral tabby cat hissing and backing away from an outstretched hand in a sparse living room

Can You Tame a Feral Cat After a Certain Age? Yes, and Here's How

29 May 2024

It is much more difficult to socialize feral cats after they are 4 months old because the socialization window has closed and the fear of humans has become more fixed.

Friendly golden Labrador Retriever mother lying on a rug with two small Labrador Retriever puppies, one black and one yellow, nestled next to her in a warm, cozy living room setting

How Many Litters Can a Dog Have in Her Lifetime? Understanding Canine Reproduction

20 May 2024

The number of litters a female dog can have depends on factors like breed, size, health, and the time between litters.

A sleeping red panda curled up on a tree branch in a forest setting

Can You Actually Have a Pet Red Panda? A Look at the Laws and Hurdles

16 May 2024

Red pandas are endangered and almost completely unattainable for the average person to legally own because of the special care that they need.

Close-up of a gloved hand using an eyedropper to feed a gaping-mouthed baby bird with grey feathers

How to Feed a Baby Bird: Expert Advice on the Right Diet

8 May 2024

Feeding baby birds properly involves knowing what they eat, when they eat, and how they grow so that you can help them get back to the wild.

Golden retriever with a fluffy, golden coat sitting by a rural road at dusk, looking for its missing owner

When to Give Up on a Lost Dog: Perspectives and Advice

8 May 2024

Important stages and timeframes of searching for a lost dog, from the first few days to the weeks and months ahead, and how to cope with the stress of a lost pet.

A kind-looking person gently approaching a wary-looking calico cat on a sidewalk surrounded by discarded items

How to Help Stray Cats: A Kind Guide

23 April 2024

Provides tips for how to care for feral cats, such as feeding and sheltering them, reuniting them with their owner or helping them find a new one, and dealing with medical problems.

A worried owner looking up at a tabby cat clinging to the branches of a tall oak tree

How to Get a Cat Out of a Tree: Methods That Work

8 April 2024

Safe ways to rescue a cat from a tree, including how to evaluate the situation, do-it-yourself coaxing methods, professional rescue equipment, and aftercare.

Orange male tabby cat sitting and looking curiously at a DNA double helix structure in an indoor setting

Why Are Most Orange Cats Male? The Genetics of Coat Color

18 March 2024

Exploring the reasons why people believe that orange cats are always male, including a look at sex-linked chromosomes, the genetics of fur color in cats, and adoption prejudices.