A woman hugging her new cute black mutt dog who was just up for adoption — (Photo credit: Capuski / Getty Images)

Adoption of a Pet Dog or Puppy: What You Need To Know

August 18, 2023

Choosing to adopt a new dog is exciting. Even so, the decision comes with a myriad of choices to consider. Ensuring you take the time to weigh your options and research what caring for a wagging tail entails can make all the difference in the success of your pet adoption.

Before you rush into this life-changing…

Jenna was the Managing Editor of DogTime.com and CatTime.com from June 2023 through December 2024. She is the proud helicopter dog mom of her rescue pups Washington and Goldie Hawn. She grew up in rural North Carolina on a family farm, which is where her love of animals became apparent as she quite literally endeavored to save every abandoned fur baby within the farm's proximity. Jenna has worked as a book editor, ghostwriter, and speech writer for various political personalities across the country. She is passionate about animal rights, sustainable agriculture, equality, and climate change—even appearing on PBS NewsHour, as well as in NBC News, The Nation, The Advocate, Yahoo News, and Newsweek.

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