Category : Dog Adoption Tips

Must-Have Items for Fostering or Adopting a Dog: The Ultimate Prep Checklist

Bringing a new dog into your home is an incredible milestone, but the operational prep work looks a little different

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Best Dog Adoption Websites: The Online Pet Finder Search Engine Directory

Local vs. Digital: Best Dog Adoption Websites Finding your next rescue companion doesn’t limit you to your immediate neighborhood footprint.

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Best Place to Find and Adopt a Dog Locally (how to choose the right dog)

Thinking about adopting a dog? It can be one of the most deeply rewarding and transformative decisions you’ll ever make

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What to Do After Adopting a Dog: What to Expect the First Month (Human Routine Playbook)

You adopted a dog now what? Bringing a new rescue pup home is an absolute whirlwind. But once the initial

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The 3-3-3 Rule for Adopting a Dog (Ultimate Decompression Guide)

At Birdie’s Doghouse, we know that bringing a new rescue animal into your family ecosystem is an incredibly exciting and

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Foster Dog Tips: Benefits, Costs & Lessons From a 5-Dog Pack

Mistakes Made, Learning Lessons & Tips For Fostering Dogs Welcoming a foster dog into your home can be a deeply

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How to Prepare for Adopting a Dog: 10 Essential Prep Tips

Bringing a new rescue animal into your family ecosystem is an incredible, life-changing milestone. But if you are sitting on

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Should I Adopt or Buy a Dog? Benefits of Rescuing vs Buying

When considering adding a furry friend to your family, deciding whether you should adopt vs buy a dog can have

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What Happens When a Dog Stays in a Shelter Too Long?

When it comes to animal shelter stress, the toll on dogs (and cats) is often underestimated. The shelter environment for

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A Dose of Reality: What Happens to Dogs in Shelters That Do NOT Get Adopted?

The Fate of Unadopted Shelter Dogs: What You Need to Know Do dogs get put down if they don’t get

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Welcome to Birdie’s Doghouse!

I’m Blogging Brandi, the Dog Mom who started Birdie’s Doghouse: A blog about my rescue dog! My goal in starting this website is to share Birdie’s Story, rescue MORE dogs (+ cats) and help find their furever homes. Through Birdie’s adventures, we share dog adoption tips, essential gear, inspiration and love to make life better for pets in need. Can’t wait for you to meet Birdie & the crew!