pet adoption

Long time residents of Mrs. Barrett's adoption shelter, Felipe (a grumpy cat) and Claudette (a hyperactive dog) seem like they will never find a forever home, and Felipe is convinced that it is all Claudette's fault--but when the dog is finally adopted, Felipe is so depressed that he hides on adoption day, and it turns out that Claudette also misses her friend.

Madeline Finn asks her mother for a puppy every single day. Finally, Mom says yes, and Madeline Finn chooses Star, one of the puppies born to Mrs. Dimples dog Bonnie. Then Mrs. Dimple tells Madeline Finn about animal sheltersa place many other pets come from. After a visit to their local shelter, Madeline Finn has some questions. Does anyone play with the shelter dogs, or snuggle with them, or read to them? Questions lead to answers, and ideas, and soon Madeline Finn and her human and animal community discover that there are lots of ways for small people to make a big difference.

More than anything, Lola would like a cat, but first she must learn how to care for it.

"When Little Critter hosts a pet fair at school, that features animals big and small, furry and feathery, he finds himself wanting a pet"--OCLC.

A tornado strikes town! And Janey worries about her friends, her neighbors, and the Third Street Pet Shelter. The shelter is intact, but overflowing with animals separated from their owners and in desperate need of some help! Time for the Pet Rescue Club to pitch in! But the shelter is at capacity and supplies are running low. Can Janey, Zach, Lolli, and Adam help find more room and food for all of the pets in need?.

Presents true stories of shelter pets and abandoned animals that have been adopted and are being cared for, including cats, pigs, roosters, horses, and snakes.

"As of 2017, 55 percent of American households included at least one pet. Pets are ubiquitous and often considered part of the family, but are they content in a domestic setting? Is there a way for us to tell if we are giving pets a suitable standard of living? Many factors must be considered when looking at the ethics of pet ownership, including what rights animals should possess, where the animals come from, and what species of animals should be kept as pets. Readers will gain a better understanding of the many ethical considerations surrounding pet ownership"--Provided by publisher.

When second-grader Suzannah arrives to volunteer at the animal shelter she finds that the newest arrival is Merlin, a mischievous ferret with a talent for hiding and stealing shiny things, so the Shelter Pet Squad needs to find a home that is a perfect match for a ferret.

"In this . . . counting book, a lonely old man discovers one kitty on his front step. But he does not want a kitty cat - scat! As the number of kitties grows, will the man find room in his heart-and home-for his new feline friends?"--Provided by publisher.

Ben selects from the shelter a most unusual "dog" that wreaks havoc in town until she has a chance to prove her worth.