A process in which a rescued pet is placed into a permanent home.

A (usually) local government agency that responds to citizen calls regarding stray and/or dangerous animals and impounds them. Normally, not an animal welfare agency, as they exist to protect the publ [..]

A person who chooses to breed their family pet for whatever reason suits them, not always profit. These breeders to not have a license and do not always have registration papers on their dogs or proof [..]

A person overseeing and providing food and veterinary care for a feral cat colony.

A person who acquires and hoards many pets without providing proper care. Also called hoarders, these people do not comprehend the devastating situation they cause, and usually do this as a form of ob [..]

Licensed breeders that breed multiple breeds for profit. Commercial breeders usually provide more vet care and socialization to their puppies than puppymills, but are not choosy about their new homes.

Physical harm or injury inflicted upon an animal by an individual or group of individuals.

An animal, which has adapted to humans over many generations. Also called companion animals.

A breeder that breeds to improve the breed, not for profit. These breeders have had all possible health clearances for genetic defects done on their female before breeding her. The breeder has also st [..]

Ending the life of a pet.