The Pet Resource Center
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71% of U.S. households—94 million families—have at least one pet. The Pet Resource Center is a free, all-in-one hub supporting every stage of pet parenthood: current pet owners, future adopters, fosters, volunteers, and anyone who cares about animal welfare. Bookmark this page as your home for verified rescues, pet discounts, pet care guides, and 24/7 pet support.
The U.S. animal shelter system takes in around 6 million dogs and cats annually, but only 4 million pets are adopted. By fostering, adopting, or even sharing this resource, you’re helping Rescue The Rest.
Find a Pet to Adopt or Foster
We verify legitimate 501(c)(3) rescues in every state so you can adopt or foster with confidence. If you’ve identified a pet from another rescue/shelter not listed below, contact us and we’ll verify them for you.
Not ready to adopt yet? Foster or volunteer instead.
Fostering opens space in shelters, prevents euthanasia, and directly saves lives. You provide the home, our rescue partners handle the rest. Browse verified dog and cat rescues by state:
Verified Rescue Partners
Rescue Pet Adoption Concierge
Adopting a pet can feel overwhelming. We’ve facilitated hundreds of pet adoptions and helped rescue pets find their forever homes. You tell us the type of pet you want to adopt. We send you matches from legitimate rescues for no charge.
Pet Discounts & Perks
We partner with top pet brands to bring you exclusive discounts.
All products/services are tested and approved by our team first. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.
Pet Care Guides
Zero-fluff, practical guidance for every stage of dog and cat ownership.
🐕 Dog Care
- First Week Home with Your New Adopted Dog: How to make the transition stress-free, dog care 101, everything new dog parents need to know, and dog adoption checklist, supplies & setup
- Dog Training Basics: Housebreaking, potty training, crate training, and obedience
- Dog Nutrition & Feeding Guide: Wet vs dry food, portions by weight, identifying potential food allergies, and dog treats
- Understanding Dog Behavior: Common habits, cues, and signs
- Dog Veterinary Care 101: Vaccines, checkups, and preventive care
- Dog Exercise Needs by Breed: From couch pups to marathon mutts
- Traveling with Dogs: Road trips, flights, and dog boarding
- Dog Safety at Home: Toxic foods, plants, and household hazards
- Senior Dog Care: Mobility, comfort, and health maintenance
🐈 Cat Care
- First Week Home with Your New Adopted Cat: Creating a calm, safe environment, cat care 101, essentials for first-time cat parents, and cat adoption checklist, supplies & setup
- Cat Feeding & Nutrition Guide: Wet vs dry food, portions by weight, identifying potential food allergies, and cat treats
- Cat Litter Box Setup & Training: Fixing common litter issues
- Understanding Cat Behavior: Body language, meows, and play styles
- Cat Veterinary Care 101: Vaccines, checkups, and preventive care
- Cat Enrichment Guide: Cat toys, scratching, and vertical spaces
- Traveling with Cats: Road trips, flights, cat boarding, and cat sitting
- Cat Safety at Home: Toxic foods, plants, and household hazards
- Multi-Cat Household Tips: How to introduce new cats safely
- Senior Cat Wellness: Diet, dental care, and comfort
Pet Care
- Low Cost / Free Spay & Neuter Resources
- Pet Financial Aid Resources
- Renting with Pets: Finding and keeping housing with pets can be challenging
- My Pet Died: Grief, pet cremation, and how to cope with losing a pet
Pet Support
Have questions about your pet, fostering, or adopting? Our team is here 24/7 to help!