We just adopted a rescue Rottweiler and we couldn't be happier. When we bring her home on Monday, I want to be completely prepared. Please help! Details inside. [more inside]
posted by msali on Dec 12, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm a potential dog adopter. Is there a responsible way to "shelter-shop", and if so how do I do it? [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Oct 3, 2009 - 23 answers

Calling all experiences with surrogate pregnancy - on any side of the equation. I am considering having a child through a surrogate mother, and wondered if anyone had any anecdotes, experience, advice, warnings, etc. [more inside]
posted by bunnycup on Mar 4, 2009 - 10 answers

Just returned from a trip to the animal shelter looking for a second dog to adopt. Found a very sweet blind Aussie Shephard and fell in love. Need help to see if this is a good match: Can anyone share experiences/special challenges with caring for a blind dog? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Zira on Feb 9, 2009 - 20 answers

How difficult is adopting a child going to be for a "non-traditional" couple? [more inside]
posted by geekchic on Nov 19, 2008 - 24 answers

How do I coax a new cat out from hiding? [more inside]
posted by altolinguistic on May 9, 2008 - 24 answers

Do you know of a place open today (New Year's Day) in Los Angeles where I can adopt a cat? [more inside]
posted by TheClonusHorror on Jan 1, 2008 - 7 answers