Resources

ARR’s Resource Center for Pet Lovers!

Keeping Pets With Their Owners

ARR’s focus is on pulling at-risk dogs and cats from shelters. Rather than accepting owner surrenders, we provide resources to help you do everything possible to keep your pet with you, regardless of whether you’re moving, experiencing financial difficulties, or having behavior-related issues with your pet. 

Adopting a pet should be a lifelong commitment. ARR believes that every pet deserves a happy, loving home.

When difficult circumstances arise, we encourage you to research every possibility before surrendering your furry family member. Losing a home is a traumatic experience for a pet, with potential lifelong consequences.

Remember that your pet depends on you completely for its safety, happiness, and health – just as a young child would. Pets are not disposable or replaceable items. They’re living, feeling, loving beings who deserve our best.

Please take advantage of the many resources available to help you keep your pet.

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Rehoming

When you need to surrender a pet. ARR does not accept owner-surrendered pets, but we partner with an organization that does. ARR’s focus is to help pets already in overcrowded shelters, while Rehome by Adopt a Pet helps dogs and…
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Adoptable Pets on PetPlace

Please be sure to also view our Adoptable Pets Lists here on our website, as the PetPlace list is not always up to date.
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Catios: The Best Investment for Your Cat’s Long-term Health

What is a Catio? Maybe you’ve just adopted an adorable new kitten and are wondering how to give your feline friend the best life possible? Consider introducing a catio. A catio is an enclosed outdoor space specifically designed for cats,…
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Pet Home 101: A Comprehensive Guide To Living With Your Pet by Porch

For many people, pets are important members of the family As of 2024, approximately 66% of American households (86.9 million homes) own at least one pet. If you’re a pet owner looking for a new home or apartment, some helpful…
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Pet Custody Information and Laws

Pets are beloved members of the family. So what happens when a couple agrees on adopting a pet, but then they breakup or have to be long distance for a period of time? Below you’ll find a map by Just…
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Breed Identification, Labels, and Perceptions

Breed Identification Revisited Thanks to years of research we all know about the inaccuracy of breed labeling based on visual inspection, so perhaps the question should be: Why aren’t more shelters removing breed labeling? In 2014, Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) in Florida, removed breed labels from its kennel…
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Visual Breed Identification

Breed labels assigned to dogs of unknown origin are often inaccurate Observers also don’t agree on visual breed identification. Research has consistently shown that visual breed identification is very often inaccurate, and scientists have known for decades that even first…
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Emotional Support Animal Laws

Learn more about ESA (Emotional Support Animal) certification Visit Pettable.com to get your legitimate ESA (Emotional Support Animal) consultation from a trusted therapist and a money back guarantee. Most pet owners don’t know that they qualify for an ESA, which then qualifies them…
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Best Pet Insurance Companies And Plans

Find the best Pet Insurance for your needs Read this review by the Home Media reviews team of the best pet insurance companies for cats and dogs to learn about plans and coverage, compare pricing, and find a policy that’s…
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How to tell what your dog is thinking

We all wish our dogs could tell us what they’re thinking If you watch closely and know what to look for, you can tell how your dog is feeling; no words necessary! Tail Wagging A wagging tail does not always…
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What is a “senior” dog anyway? It’s more than just math!

Savor the time you have with your dog, no matter their age The most common theories for how to compare human years to dog years uses an equation: one says that dog years X 7 = human years; another says…
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How to Ease Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Help your dog be more at ease alone This past year was heaven for most dogs, with their family members having to stay home every day! Now that the world is getting back to normal, dogs may develop separation anxiety….
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