All US states have animal cruelty laws, and extreme animal cruelty can now be prosecuted as a federal crime. Here's how to spot and report pet abuse.

Social Petworking Month takes place all throughout June, and it's a chance to use social media for the benefit of pets who are looking for forever homes.

Rocky, a Pit Bull mix, went viral after his local humane society posted a video in which he looks on from his room while potential adopters pass him by.

We at DogTime were thrilled to be back in person to meet all of the pooches at Chicago's BARK 2022, hosted by the Anti-Cruelty Society for a good cause!

Brachycephalic dogs are adorable. But, those cute, smushed faces come at a price, and not just in terms of how much money it costs to buy from a breeder.

While shelters are generally awesome with the post-adoption support, it sometimes helps to have a plan in place for those first few weeks and months.

Puppy Mill Action Week is observed the week before Mother's Day, and that's fitting, as mother dogs are usually the ones treated most poorly in puppy mills.

Mayday for Mutts is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. It's a day to spread the word about all that mixed breed dogs have to offer and promote adoption.

National Purebred Dog Day happens every year on May 1st. Before going to a breeder, please consider looking into some local breed specific rescues.

National Pet Week is celebrated during the first full week of May. Here are seven ways you can say thanks to dogs while being a responsible pet parent.

Severe neglect can mean periods of suffering resulting in injury or death. Here's how to spot the signs of a neglected dog, and what you can do about it.

The time following any shelter adoption can be critical. Here are a few things you can do to help your shelter dog with decompressing in a new home.

You can give people resources that might help keep their pup. Here are some ways to deal with problems before you return your dog to the shelter.

If helping dogs, cats, and other animals at your local animal shelter interests you, you'll have plenty to consider. Here's how to volunteer.

There are plenty of reasons you actually should rename your shelter dog with a name that you pick, yourself. Here's what you need to know.

Animal hoarding is not only dangerous to the animals in the hoarding situation, but also to the hoarder, themselves. Here is what you should know.

Unsure if you're the fostering kind? There is no perfect profile of a foster family, but there are some things you should know before volunteering.

We've made positive strides in the last few decades. In honor of Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, learn more about the history of this important practice.

On January 24th, we celebrate Change A Pet's Life Day. This special day is for encouraging people to adopt pets from shelters and raise awareness.

Saving a dog from a shelter is one of the most soul-satisfying things a dog lover can do. But choosing the right shelter dog can be tough.