You never thought you’d have to do this, but you need to rehome your dog or cat. So, you’ve turned to Get Your Pet for help. Good move. You’ve already made a great first step in finding a suitable, loving, new home for your pet. Now, just sit back and relax, right? Well, not quite. […]
In a previous blog, we talked about how you can make your pet’s profile stand out. Along with providing enough information in your pet’s bio, and being quick to respond to messages from Adopters, we emphasize the importance of uploading good photos and videos. Here’s why: Why do my pet’s photos matter so much? People […]
Once you’ve found a pet that you’re interested in on getyourpet.com, browsing their profile details page is a quick and easy way to see all of their general information at a glance. You’ll find the pet’s age, breed, size, compatibility with kids and other pets, formal training, medical history, and more in their profile. Guardians […]
Welcoming a new cat or kitten into your heart and home can be exciting! You can make it a little bit less “exciting” if you prepare your home ahead of time and have an idea of what to expect. Here are some tips to smoothing the transition. Environment Coming into a new and unfamiliar place […]
A lot of people come to Get Your Pet intent on adopting a certain dog breed. It’s important to note that while dogs of certain breeds express similar physical characteristics and behavioral tendencies, not all dogs of that breed will look or act identically. One of the most popular breeds in America is the Chihuahua. […]
Let’s do a simple Q and A to look at a comparison of buying a pet from a pet store vs. adopting. Q – Where do pet stores pets come from? Pets that are found at your local pet store usually come from a puppy miller —someone who breeds and sells dogs, cats, and other […]
To declaw or not to declaw: It’s one of the most controversial discussions among cat owners, veterinarians, and animal welfare advocates. Many people believe that declawing a cat is inhumane. Is it? Let’s break down the facts. Why do people declaw their cats? People have their cats declawed for a few reasons. The most common […]
Why Adopt a Senior Pet? We’ve all done it — walked right past the older, calmer dog or cat at the shelter and made a bee-line to the adorable, wide-eyed pup. Why are we so quick to believe that when it comes to adopting a pet, the younger the better? Fact is, for many of […]
Thank you for choosing getyourpet.com to rehome your pet! We know how hard you’ve thought about this decision. Rehoming your pet instead of taking him or her to a shelter is the kindest, most responsible course of action you can take. If you haven’t already joined getyourpet.com to create a profile for your pet, you […]
Rehoming your dog is sometimes a sore subject among animal lovers. It’s hard to imagine ever having to give up or rehome your pet, yet there are dozens of reasons why someone would need to. Situations involving domestic violence, divorce, personal or family health problems, financial instability, and even death, can disrupt our lives in […]