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As an animal lover and shelter pet enthusiast, there's really nothing more heart warming than the story of a successful adoption.

Reading the story of Duchess, a Maine Coon Persian mix cat that waited 8 years in a shelter is downright heartbreaking.

Can't stand to watch your poor pooch panting away through the hot, hot summer days? Help your pup chill out with these four fun (and EASY) ways to beat the heat and keep Fido cool!

While most of you are probably still enjoying the long weekend with friends, animal rescue efforts in Joplin, Missouri have continued over the past two days and today, and we've received some updated results!

If you didn't already know, Petango.com has been heavily involved in the animal rescue and relief efforts over the past week in Joplin, Missouri. After the devastating effects of a massive tornado last weekend, hundreds of lost, traumatized pets have flooded the Joplin Humane Society.

Although Petango tends to focus on adoptable pets, sometimes unexpected events require that we turn our attention elsewhere and here at Petango, we're in a unique position to help! [...]

According to State Farm's national annual claims report, California has the most dog bite claims in the United States. Although most of our pets would never intentionally hurt someone, every dog, big and small, has the potential to bite.

Do you know how to identify fleas? Do you know how to effectively check your pet for them? It's not surprising that many people don't and up until two years ago, I was one of those people.[...]

As a kid, the first warm breeze heralding spring also marked the weekend Mom would roll up her sleeves and take to the house like fury with a personal vendetta against dust.  It was the weekend my sister and all our animals geared up, cleared out, and spent a muddy day outside.

During my last year of school studying abroad I spent a lot of time on Craigslist.  It’s where I got my furniture, my books, a lamp, some binders, a mattress, a mover…  On a student’s budget, Craigslist is a goldmine; a vast, virtual garage sale where quality is questionable but the price is right.

No dog owner likes to think about putting a muzzle on their dog but depending on the type of dog you own and where you live, using a dog muzzle may be a necessary part of your pet-owning life.

There are dozens of great reasons to spay or neuter your pet, yet many pet owners are unaware of the consequences of not spaying or neutering until it is too late.  If you are thinking about pet adoption, or are already a new pet owner, here is some key information you should know about the benefits of spaying or neutering, and the dangers of waiting. [...]