What is a Backyard Breeder?
Also called hobby breeders, according to No Puppy Mills Canada, (a pet welfare advocacy group), backyard breeders are the single greatest cause of pet overpopulation.

Breeding Your Bitch
Information on things you need to know before you breed, and events that can happen as a consequence of breeding.

Breeder Questionnaire
A handy questionnaire to help you interview breeders of your prospective new family member.

Making The Right Choice: Finding A Responsible Breeder For A Purebred Puppy
As with any expensive purchase, buying a purebred puppy requires as much consideration as possible.

Choosing the Right Dog for Your Family
It is imperative to research many different breeds of dog before arriving at the right choice for your family.

Are you thinking of giving a pet as a Gift?
While pet guardianship is undoubtedly rewarding, getting a pet as a gift for someone else, whether at Christmas or any other time of year, is never a good idea.

Rabbits and Children
Many people are surprised and disappointed to find that rabbits rarely conform to the cute-n-cuddly stereotype.

He is not a child's Toy!..He is a real, live 10-Year Commitment.
Every year, many thousands of rabbits are abandoned to shelters or released outdoors often because of misunderstandings on the part of the parents who bought them for their kids.

Top 10 Reasons You Should Consider a Rescue Dog
How about a little peace and quiet? How about an older rescue dog?

Why Is Responsible Breeding So Important?
What are outcrossing and inbreeding, and what effect do they have?

The Sources Of Dogs
There are five main sources of puppies in our society, each with its own set of pros and cons.

Special Breed Conciderations
Crossbreeds result from the mating or crossing of two dogs with a different but identifiable lineage.

Looking For Your New Best Friend?
No Puppy Mills Canada's list of top places to get a dog, and the reasons why.