Adopting Pets

Your guide to where to buy or adopt cats and unsafe breeders and cat adoption scams to look out for.

Find out whether buying a purebred kitten or cat is right for your family.

Find out where you might adopt or buy a healthy, well-adjusted cat.

Learn how to go about rescuing a stray dog and finding its home.

Get advice on what to look for and what questions to ask when looking for a new companion at an animal shelter or pound.

Don't support puppy mills and pet stores that treat animals like merchandise.

The problems with backyard dog breeders and the best ways to adopt a dog for you and your family.

Once you've decided on a breeder, allow him or her to help you pick the puppy that best fits your lifestyle.

When searching for a puppy, make sure the breeder is open to questions and deals responsibly with the dogs.