The Ultimate Guide To Pet Adoption: Sneak Preview 2023

The Ultimate Guide To Pet Adoption: Sneak Preview 2023

Are you looking for a sign to adopt a furry companion?  Well, this is it!  

Rescues and shelters for dogs and cats are filled with animals waiting to be adopted and re-homed. But here's the thing: giving a new forever-after home to rescued pets is a VERY big decision.  

Adopting a dog or cat (and other pets like a horse) is lots of fun, but it does take time to plan and research. So how does it work? How do you choose the right pet? Where can I find a rescue or shelter near me? How does the adoption process work?

 

The Biggest Reason Why We've Created “The Ultimate Guide To Pet Adoption”

Girl poking her cat's noseWe know you’ve got many questions on adopting a furry friend—be it a puppy, kitten, an older dog or a senior cat—and we’ve put the answers together for you!  We've created “The Ultimate Guide To Pet Adoption”.  

This guide is divided into captivating articles that will teach you everything you need to know about the adoption of animals wherever you may be in the country. Keep an eye out for great tips that will help you in your search for the ideal adoption center and animal shelters, too!

Our goal is not just to encourage loving families to take in dogs and cats, not to mention other types of pets, but also create an extensive training guide for potential adopters.

 

The Most Extensive Checklist on the Animal Adoption Lifestyle

Little girl cuddling her dogWe've reached out to more than 200 rescue groups and shelters across America to share with you their best advice and tips on adoptable pets, as well as their location.

We take the opportunity to thank all the rescues and shelters that have collaborated with this guide to send an important message to all families and persons who wish to adopt a pet. This would not have been possible without your valuable support.

Check out what topics and questions these articles will address:

 

“ The Benefits of Adopting a Pet at Local Animal Shelters”

  • Know the many benefits when you adopt a pet (usually free of charge)! Seize this opportunity to make a difference in your life and in the life of your new cat or dog.  (Learn more here)

 

Animal Rescue and Animal Shelter: What is the Difference?”

  • Man playing with his catIt’s important to understand the difference between shelters and rescues.  This will save you time in finding the right pets—dogs, cats and others—and in choosing which organization you would like to support in your community (such as ASPCA Happy Tails). They may have similar functions, but also different in some ways. (Find out more here)

 

Adoption Myths Involving Local Shelters and Animal Rescue Centers”

  • Many misconceptions about adopting dogs and cats from a rescue or shelter abound. These tend to discourage a person from taking in a new animal family member. It's time these myths are debunked.  (Read more here)

 

Things To Consider Before Adopting?

  • Having a dog or cat can be lots of fun! However, you'll want to think through a couple of things like the appropriate veterinary care before you make your final decision.  (Learn more here)

 

Find Your Perfect Match

  • Choosing the right cat or dog to join your household can be a tricky process. Learn how to make an educated decision when choosing the ideal furry friend for you. (Find out more here)

 

Pets Meet and Greet”

  • Talking to a pet counselor at the animal rescue or shelter will really help you make the right choice. Are you a dog or cat person? Which pets require frequent visits to the vet? Know what questions to ask them when you drop by for a visit!  (Read more here)

 

The Adoption Process for Dogs and Cats

  • Ready to adopt a kitten, a dog, a cat or some other animal companion? Learn what you have to do to get approved for adoption. (Learn more here)

 

Preparing Your Home for Your New Family Member

  • Woman cuddling her catTransform your house into a cozy home before you welcome your new four-legged friend. This includes the location of food bowls, log toys, litter boxes, as well as other relevant topics. (Find out more here

 

Pet Supplies

  • We’ve created a complete checklist of all the necessary (and fun) things you should think about getting before your new pet arrives.  (Read more here)

 

Pet Care

  • In adoption, you don't just sign up for a free dog or cat. We'll give you many tips and tricks on how to care for your pet.  (Learn more here)

 

Bringing Home Your New Best Friend

  • Cat and dogs sitting on a couchBringing home your new companion is a big deal. Learn what to expect in the first couple of weeks. (Find out more here)

 

Becoming a Responsible Pet Owner

  • Learn how to become a responsible pet parent. We will give you tips and advice on how to be the best pet parent you can be.  (Read more here)

 

Helping Your Local Rescue or Shelter

  • Learn how to give a helping hand to your local rescue group or animal shelter. There are many great reasons why these organizations need your help.  (Learn more here)

 

Disclaimer: This guide is intended to provide you with the information you need to make better decisions about pet adoption. The views and opinions in this guide have tried to regroup the general procedure of pet adoption, but remember that all animals, rescues, and shelters are unique. Therefore, pet adoption will be different for each animal, rescue and shelter.

However, we have made every effort to be truthful, fair, and accurate when we wrote this guide. Zumalka has used all reasonable care in compiling the information from the interviewed rescues and shelters but makes no warranty as to its accuracy.

We recommend contacting your local rescue or shelter to help assist you in making your final decision.


 

Suzie Cyrenne
Suzie Cyrenne

HOMEOPATH & CO-FOUNDER OF ZUMALKA

Suzie Cyrenne is a certified Homeopath with over ten years of experience creating natural products for cats and dogs. She co-founded eCommerce brand, Zumalka in 2013 with her husband Matt and is on a mission to help thousands of animals naturally improve their quality of life and shares her experience on their popular YouTube show. Hence, she created a line of high-performance natural pet supplements to target the root cause of common health issues. Suzie was influenced by her mother-in-law, who practiced homeopathy and made natural remedies from home. After being on prescriptions for many years for a skin issue without resolution, she wanted to try something new. Her problems were cleared up within a few months of dedication to a better diet supplemented by homeopathic remedies. That's when she knew that homeopathy worked! During this process, she wondered why there weren't better options for pets and soon created a popular line of natural remedies that have helped thousands of pets across the USA. When she’s not traveling or reading the next personal development book, you can find Suzie snowboarding, working out, or enjoying a daily hike.

11 Responses

Zumalka
Zumalka

December 23, 2022

Hi Donna, thanks for wanting to share your knowledge, yes, of course you have our permission to share your FB group on “Understanding and Working with Rescue Dogs” ! We have also sent you an email. If you do not see a Zumalka email in your inbox, be sure to check your spam and junk folder. Hope to hear from you soon and thanks for your hard work !

Donna Allgaier-Lamberti
Donna Allgaier-Lamberti

December 23, 2022

May I share a FB group on “Understanding and Working with Rescue Dogs”? After I rescued our 1 1/2-year-old Lab/Staffy mix rescue dog I Iooked and looked for resources to help me in this often-challenging process. I could find a few articles and blogs about the journeys of a specific rescue dog but not much about how to work with a rescue dog to help their people and the dogs themselves.

So, I created “Understanding and Working with Rescue Dogs” myself. Please feel free to read and add your tips to help the dogs in the transition and their owners as well. I am not a canine rescue expert by any means, but I have raised and trained numerous working dog puppies and I am a certified Equine and Canine Reiki Practitioner. When I rescued Ginger Rogers in the summer of 2021, I learned a lot through trial and error. I made mistakes and enjoyed some successes.

I believe that all rescue pet parents want to do the best they can for the animal. Why not provide them with as much targeted information and help as we can?

Shivling
Shivling

July 26, 2021

Very Informative blog.

HOMEOANIMAL
HOMEOANIMAL

May 10, 2021

Hi Jodi,

I hope you find what you are looking for! We have several contacts of shelters and rescues that may have what you want: https://www.homeoanimal.com/pages/our-friends

Jodi Reinhard
Jodi Reinhard

May 10, 2021

I am interested in adopting a dog 30 pounds or less

HOMEOANIMAL
HOMEOANIMAL

April 12, 2021

Hi Renee, I am so sorry to hear that your cat has not returned in 4 days! I hope he is ok and will return soon! If you are still looking to adopt another pet, feel free to contact our shelter and rescue friends, that can help you: https://www.homeoanimal.com/pages/our-friends
Regards,
Homeoanimal

renee Baker
renee Baker

April 12, 2021

my male cat got out 4 days ago I’m looking into how to get another cat incase he doesn’t return

Brittany Holder
Brittany Holder

May 11, 2020

Very informative. Thank you

StephanieRMontgomery
StephanieRMontgomery

April 11, 2019

Excellent! very nice!!!! easy to understand. Really nice article. keep doing this it will be very helpful. Cant wait to read it and share it. Thanks!!!!

Francine
Francine

January 30, 2016

I’m a 43 years old and work at the local university (Physics).

In my spare time I work at the local adoption center for women.

my web-site Jacksonville Adoption

rick roper
rick roper

December 09, 2015

Excellent! Cant wait to read it and share it. Thank you

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