College is an exciting time – greater independence, new experiences and a challenging new course load. Is it a good time to adopt a pet? Probably not, according to pet experts. It's vital new s...

After the death of her English setter Cody, Michelle Zeid said, "no more dogs." Little did she know that the next dog that would enter her life was in an Indiana shelter 600 miles away. Cod...

If you want to rename your dog, go right ahead. While it may take an older dog a while to figure out what you mean, he’ll get it eventually. Dogs don’t internalize a name the way we do; t...

Velma Sue is one of the sweetest cattle dogs you’ll ever meet. She weighs in at a petite (for cattle dogs anyway) 35 pounds and has typical cattle dog markings—lots of blue and black speck...

When Kathy Simko brought home her newly adopted dog, a 9-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever named “Maggie,” she quickly discovered that her canine companion was full of pleasant surprises. ...

Looking to add a four-legged friend to the family? Adopt from a shelter, humane society or rescue group and give a pet that’s already out there and in need of a forever home a healthy, happy lif...

There was a time when Cindy Morris assumed that all unwanted pets either ended up at city shelters or the Humane Society. But a segment on her local TV news opened up her world to the vast network of ...

Here are some common questions new Pet Parents may ask about adopting or PetSmart Adoption Programs. If you don’t find an answer to your question below please call your local store for specific ...