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Adoption & Rescue
Adopting, fostering and finding the right animal responsibly.
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8 articles
AdoptionWhy Adoption Matters — and How to Do It Well
What shelters can tell you that breeders cannot, how the process works, and how to prepare for the first month.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-19
Foster careFostering: How It Works and What It Asks of You
Fostering saves lives and creates space in overstretched shelters. What the commitment actually involves.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
AdoptionAdopting a Senior Dog: What to Expect
Older dogs are consistently the hardest to rehome and often the easiest to live with. What changes, medically and practically, when you adopt one.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-19
AdoptionWhy Rescue Rabbits Are Usually Adopted in Bonded Pairs
Rabbits are a social species that suffer in solitary housing. What a bonded pair means, and why breaking one up is rarely a good idea.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Adoption decisionsChoosing a Shelter Dog: Questions That Predict a Good Match
What shelter behaviour does and does not tell you, the questions worth asking staff, and how to plan for the decompression period after homecoming.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-21
AdoptionAdopting an Older Pet: What Senior Animals Need
Why older animals are overlooked, what to ask the shelter, and how to budget for an ageing companion.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Choosing a petHow to Choose a Reputable Breeder — and Spot the Red Flags
The breeder you choose shapes your pet's health and temperament for life. The questions to ask, the paperwork to expect, and the warning signs to walk away from.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Bringing a pet homeAdopting a Rescue Cat: The First Two Weeks
How to prepare a safe room, help a rescue cat settle and introduce it gradually to the rest of the household.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07