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It’s easy to feel helpless while the Southern and Northern California fires continue to rage. And unfortunately, right now shelters are crammed with animals who were forced from their homes. However, here are four ways you can help pets affected by the California fires. Adopt a Pet If you’re thinking of adopting a pet, now […]

Picture it: You arrive at Adopt & Shop. You’re surrounded by dozens of the cutest felines you’ve ever seen. How do you choose? Should you get a cat or a kitten? One cat or two? What about their personality? Before you have a full-on panic attack, take a deep breath. We’re here to help. Our […]

Are you still debating whether you should adopt a pet from an animal shelter or buy one from a breeder? Here are five reasons why you should choose the pet shelter! 1. Animals from the pet shelter are frequently already trained. Training animals is time-consuming and can test your patience. This is why adopting a […]

With the autumn holidays upon us, you might be wondering if cats and dogs can eat pumpkin. Our answer is a resounding “Yes!” Pumpkin is a terrific superfood for both of our favorite animals. It’s loaded with fiber and micronutrients, making it extra healthy for our furry besties. You just need to prepare it right. […]

Dog and cat owners never want to hear that their pet food has been recalled. However, unfortunately they’re a fact of life. That’s why we’ve whipped up this guide to pet food recalls so you know which foods have been recalled and what to do if you find out your food is recalled! Which Pet […]

Experts haven’t really reached a definitely conclusion when it comes to the waking hours of cats. Are cats nocturnal? Are they crepuscular, meaning they’re most active at dawn or dusk? No matter which way you look at it though, domestic cats tend to have sleeping hours that differ greatly from those of their owners. This […]

Here are our top eight safety tips for walking your pet! Treat them. Trying to get your dog or cat to behave or go a certain way? Time for a treat! Reward good behavior and it will become like second nature to your pet. Hydrate. If it’s very sunny, warm out or you’re going on […]

Dog ownership may be hard work, but it ain’t rocket science. Taking your dog on a walk, feeding them twice a day and putting a roof over their head isn’t complicated. However, pet owners get nervous when it comes to dog nail trimming. Luckily we’re on the case. Here’s how to cut dogs’ nails! And […]

Adopt & Shop is proud to bring you meowga, or cat yoga! This class is similar to our doga, or dog yoga, classes. It’s a workout that exercises your mind and body. These yoga sessions feature a skilled instructor, plenty of adoptable kitties, meow-mosas (mimosas!) and of course YOU! We hold our cat yoga classes […]

Any dog owner has seen it: that moment when a dog goes from 0-100 in a split second. One moment they’re just hanging out on the couch and then the next moment they’re sprinting up and down the hallway. Introducing the ZOOMIES. Luckily they’re totally normal and nothing to worry about. You just need to […]