The Latest and the Greatest from Adopt & Shop

Southern California is known for its temperate weather which also means that fleas and ticks are a common problem for cats and dogs here year round. Not only are fleas a nuisance for your pet, but they can also become a health issue by transmitting parasites such as tapeworm. By taking preventative measures, such as […]

Congratulations on your new cat and for saving a life! We provide our adopters with all the information we have on your new pet. Unfortunately, we don’t always have a complete background on our animals. We pull our adoptable pets from shelters in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, so sometimes we know very little about […]

Whether you are adding another dog to your home, or just having a new canine friend coming to visit, there are steps you can follow to help all dogs and humans feel more at ease.  Following these procedures can help avoid nasty fights. You need to make sure that while introducing pooches to one another, […]

Cat introductions can be very difficult. They typically take 10-14 days of appropriate introduction to give your cats the best chance of coexisting. Kitties may never become best friends, but usually they can at least learn to coexist without major conflict. Proper introduction of cats takes time and patience! Separation Keeping your new cat separated […]

Nutrition is an important way to keep your dog healthy, and a healthy dog means more time with you and less time at a vet! So what should you be looking at to ensure that your dog is getting a balanced diet? Switching Diets A slow transition from one food to another is suggested to […]

Working for an animal welfare nonprofit, one of our favorite things is matching families with a brand-new pet! It brings us great joy to find homes for shelter animals, knowing that they’ve found love in a new family. And we bet as new pet owners, you’re also very excited to bring your animal home. You […]

Kitten season is the time of year during the warmer months when shelters and rescues are flooded with kittens. Cats tend to all go into heat around the same time of year and so nonprofits find themselves in greater need of resources to care for homeless cats and their new baby kittens. What can you […]

After the cold and rain of winter in Los Angeles, it’s finally spring! Here are our favorite ways to celebrate spring in LA with our pets! Grooming When the weather gets warmer your pet might be due for a serious haircut. In that case, take them to Adopt & Shop! We do both cat grooming […]

While humans have a pretty good idea of what’s poisonous and off limits for eating, pets aren’t always quite as clued in on poison prevention. And unfortunately, thousands of pets each year succumb to poisoning in the US. Here are some of the major groups of toxic substances to keep away from your animals. Plants […]

One of the best parts of living in Los Angeles is the sights. LA is home to great spots that represent some of the best art, nature, beauty and pop culture in the nation. And this makes for great Instagram feeds! Here are seven Instagram-worthy places to take your pet in Los Angeles! Lake Hollywood […]