Author: Frances Vega

How many times a day do you search the internet?  5? 10?  20?  What if every time you clicked on “search” you were helping a shelter pet?

We’ve teamed up with SearchKibble to do just that.  SearchKibble is a new search engine designed to help animals in need. It works just like any other search engine: visit searchkibble.com and type your query in the search bar (like “instant pot enchilada recipes,” or “where can I watch reruns of The National Dog Show”, or whatever fragment of words you caught of that song you like that was playing at the grocery store).

Every time you do a search, SearchKibble donates “kibble” (or its cash equivalent) to support Adopt-a-Pet.com’s mission. To say it again…every time you do a search you are helping a homeless pet! The founders, siblings Ken and JJ Ramberg started SearchKibble to ensure that no dog ever goes hungry –and they’ve already raised millions of dollars for animal welfare organizations.

It’s easy to join in and keep the “kibble” flowing.  Here’s how:

 Chrome

1. Follow this link to install SearchKibble on Chrome.
2. Click on Add to Chrome and then Add extension.
3. SearchKibble is successfully installed!

Firefox

1. Follow this link to install SearchKibble on Firefox.
2. Click Add to Firefox and then Add.
3. Click Yes to enable Firefox to change default search engine to SearchKibble.
4. SearchKibble is successfully installed!

Want to know more?  Here is a quick FAQ:

How does SearchKibble earn money?

Like any other search engine, SearchKibble earns money from the advertisements on search results pages. These ads are clearly marked and are served up by SearchKibble’s search partner Bing. SearchKibble receives a portion of the funds generated by these ads (Bing also receives a portion).

How does this money translate into “Kibble?”

Based on the revenue received, SearchKibble calculated that on average every search earns two pieces of “Kibble,” or about a penny.

How does the “Kibble” get donated?

SearchKibble works with us to put the funds raised to work towards animal welfare and furthering our mission. We will use these funds to improve the way we show pets on our site and help more homeless pets find forever homes, and to better serve the shelters and rescues that display pets on Adopt-a-Pet.com.

How much “Kibble” is donated each quarter?

That depends on how many people use SearchKibble! The more people use it, the more Adopt-a-Pet.com receives!

How do I use SearchKibble?

You can use it as you would any other search engine! Simply go to SearchKibble.com to do a search or, even easier, download the Chrome extension.

Can I keep track of how much kibble I’ve earned through my searches?

You sure can! On the SearchKibble homepage, you’ll see a counter on the top right of the screen. You’ll be able to keep track of how your searches are helping animals in need!

The weather is warming, flowers are blooming, we’re coming out of our winter hibernation and starting to enjoy the great outdoors because Spring is HERE! For pets it’s also the time of year they start dealing with pesky fleas and ticks. We’re not letting that deter us from celebrating the season because we’re helping keep those pests at bay. We are excited to announce we’re collaborating with Seresto^® once again for the Circle of Love grant program. For the fourth year in a row, we are awarding a total of $100,000 in Seresto^® product grants to help shelters and rescues more easily care for dogs and cats waiting to be adopted –and the granting starts now! Thanks to the generous donation by Seresto^®, 20 organizations will receive Seresto^® collars for the pets in their care! That gives pets a lot more time to enjoy the weather and find their forever home without stress.

These product grants truly make a huge difference in the lives of rescue pets. See what some of our past recipients have to say about what the grants meant to their organization:

“We are continually grateful for having the lengthy benefits of Seresto^® as a part of our complete, compassionate, care for all of the cats and dogs that come through our doors.” – The Cat House on the Kings

” As with all rescues there are always more lives to save than money available, so these [Seresto^®] grants are vital to help administer the rescue. These amazing products, besides helping financially, also take a small burden off the foster families by allowing flea and tick protection without monthly administration of medications.” – Dolly’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Check out what past recipients have to say about their grants, and be on the lookout for more stories from our grant winners.

 

Read up on more past grant content at the links below:

Summer 2020 Social Grant Contestants

2019 Circle of Love Recipients

Spring 2019 Social Grant Contestants

Summer 2019 Social Grant Contestants

2018 Treated with Love Grant Program

Grant Opportunities

 

If you work for a rescue or shelter, please find our application here.

Nation’s top non-profit pet-adoption service calls on pet owners, law enforcement, and tech companies to work together to protect pets

LOS ANGELES, CA – March 2, 2021 – Adopt-a-Pet.com’s, North America’s largest non-profit pet-adoption webservice, today issued a warning for pet owners: increased demand for pets during COVID is creating opportunities for thieves to profit.

Americans are desperate for animal companionship during COVID lockdowns, and at the same time, supply has fallen in many parts of the country. Thieves are taking brazen action to steal dogs, not just from backyards but also from people who are out walking their dogs. And those dogs are then being sold, sometimes on street corners, but sometimes on classified sites.

The media is reeling from recent reports of pop star Lady Gaga’s beloved dogs being the latest celebrity victims of pet thieves, but the non-profit warns this is happening every day to pets from all walks of life. “As reports of violent pet theft rise around the nation, it’s important for pet owners to be vigilant,” says Adopt-a-Pet.com Chief Operating Officer Abbie Moore. “At the same time, we call on online classified sites to up their screening game when accepting posts of pets for sale. Pet owners need powerful allies in this fight to protect their pets.”

As far as preventive measures go, Adopt-a-Pet.com suggests pet owners:

• Never leave pets unattended in yards or tied up outside stores
• Be careful posting photos of pets on social media. Thieves are on the lookout for dogs and your social media posts may also gives clues to your location and daily habits
• Be alert when walking. Pay attention to your surroundings. Thieves prey on people who are distracted by their phones.
• If you can, pair up with other pet owners in your neighborhood for socially distanced walks.
• Make sure microchips are registered and have up-to-date contact information associated.
• Consider taking an online self-defense class.

Finally, Adopt-a-Pet.com has a message for prospective pet buyers. “If you’re buying a pet from a classified ad or from an unknown seller and you suspect this may be a stolen pet, stay in touch with the seller and contact your local law enforcement immediately,” says Moore. “You can also check for lost pet ads that match the pet’s description. You’ll potentially be saving someone a big broken heart.”

About Adopt-a-Pet.com

Adopt-a-Pet.com is North America’s largest non-profit pet adoption website, helping over 19,000 animal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs, pet rescue groups, and pet adoption agencies advertise their purebred and mixed breed pets for free to millions of adopters each month. Sponsored by companies including Purina, Chewy, and Elanco Animal Health, Adopt-a-Pet.com helps homeless dogs, cats, and even rabbits and other animals go from alone to adopted.

Contacts:

Dana Puglisi (323) 696-0082

Abbie Moore (323) 791-4327

 

It’s a global movement. It’s an event. It’s a day of doing good in the world. However you want to describe it, today is all about helping. The question is: Are you in?!

Today is Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving that kicks off the giving season and encourages us all to make a change in the world. There are plenty of ways you can show your philanthropic side – like volunteering or making a donation to a charity you care about. No matter how you choose to participate, your kind acts make a difference.

If you’re not sure how to help out on Giving Tuesday, we’ve put together a list of simple ways you can give back without even leaving your couch.

Donate

Want to see more adoptable pets find forever homes? Consider making a one time or monthly donation to Adopt-a-Pet.com. Your generous donation will go directly towards helping more pets find their perfect match.

Shop til You Drop

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. If you’re in need of pet supplies today, visit Chewy, go shopping, and Chewy will donate.  This Giving Tuesday, Chewy will match your purchase amount and donate the total in supplies to animal welfare organizations in need. Click here to learn more and start shopping giving.

Share a Pet

What’s the firstImagine what a gift it would be to help a pet find a forever home for the holidays! Head to Adopt-a-Pet.com, search adoptable pets in your area, find one you’d like to share, and click the Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter icon in the middle of the page to post to your social media. Start searching for pets to share here.

Fulfill Someone’s Wish List

Our friends at Chewy recently launched an exciting feature that allows customers to shop and donate products directly from a shelter or rescue’s Wish List. It makes giving back to your favorite animal welfare organizations super easy. With Wish List, you select the organization you want to support, shop from the list of products they need, then check out and Chewy does the rest by shipping directly to their door. Chewy verifies each shelter and rescue so donating is stress-free and simple. Click here to fulfill someone’s Wish List for Giving Tuesday!

Lending a helping hand doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult! With these 4 simple ideas, you’ll be making the world a better place for homeless pets sooner than you thought was possible.

While you’re making your lists and checking them twice this holiday season, don’t forget about presents for your fur-iends and family! Whether they’re on the naughty or nice list, Santa Paws has a present for all the people and creatures in your life. We’ve done all the hard work and hand-picked some awesome goodies for the Dashing Doggos, Curious Kitties, Pet Parents, Teeny Tiny Critters, and Ho-Ho Horses in your life. Many of the gifts on our list are available through Chewy, which donates a portion of your first purchase to Adopt-a-Pet.com. Not only will you be making pets and pet lovers happy with these gifts, you’ll be helping us get more pets home for the holidays. That makes you a Holiday Hero! Check out our gift guide and get shopping now!

 

If you love Halloween as much as we do, you know all the scary October festivities are best experienced with a buddy by your side. Humans are cool, but a furry friend will be there 24/7 to help you get through every fright, scream and howl. That’s why we teamed up with our friends at Shudder and AMC’s FearFest to spread the word about pet adoption during their Halloween celebrations! The movies on AMC’s FearFest and Shudder are already scary enough as it is, you shouldn’t go through an entire month of horror without a watch buddy! (Plus, a lovely black cat would be very theme appropriate.🐾😺) Consider adopting your very own Freddy, Michael, or Elvira and sit down to enjoy the thrills with your fur friend!

Now in its 24th consecutive year, AMC’s annual horror marathon FearFest is bringing the frights with an entire month of genre programming from iconic franchises like Halloween and Insidious, and the return of award-winning docuseries Eli Roth’s History of Horror. Shudder, dubbed “the ultimate in streaming horror” by Newsweek, offers the best selection of original and classic horror, thriller and supernatural films and series, uncut and commercial free. Both are also now available as part of the new AMC+, a premium streaming bundle featuring only the good stuff.

See the full FearFest lineup.
Find the Best in Horror at Shudder

We are very excited to announce the 2020 Seresto^® Circle of Love grant winners! Each of these organizations dedicate themselves to caring for vulnerable animals in need of homes, and making sure they find the forever homes they deserve. Congratulations to all of the recipients!  Keep reading to learn more about them, the wonderful work they do, and how they will put their Seresto^® collars to good use!

October is National Pet Wellness month and we couldn’t think of a better way celebrate all the wonderful animals out there than by giving them the products they need to stay happy and healthy. We’ve already awarded more than $80,000 in Seresto^® product grants to 15 organizations and there’s a lot more where that came from. We’re happy to announce the final round of the Seresto^® Circle of Love program, in collaboration with Seresto^®. We’ll need your help with choosing some of the recipients once again. Stay tuned for your next chance pick our social winner and check out the previous winners here.

 

Everyone needs a hero sometimes, pets included—and across the country, pet lovers are stepping up to help. We couldn’t let those heroes go unnoticed, so, we collaborated with our friends at Chewy to highlight the people and organizations doing the work to change pet lives. Our monthly “Heroes of the Month” series features the people, as well as shelters and rescues from across the U.S. that continue to make a difference in animal welfare. They’ve gone above and beyond to ensure that animals in need are loved and cared for, and we are so thankful for their presence.

August

From Arizona to Indiana to Kansas, These Pet Lovers Are Making a Difference

September

These Pet Lovers are Making a Difference in California, Georgia and Illinois

October

Heroes of the Month: These Cat Lovers Are Giving Back in Alaska, Hawaii, Florida and Washington, D.C.

November

These Animal Lovers Are Going the Extra Mile in Alabama, Minnesota and Wyoming

December

Heroes of the Month: These Animal Lovers Are Going the Extra Mile in Colorado, Delaware and Nevada

January

A Literal Lifesaver: Debra Jo Chiapuzio Donates Pet Oxygen Masks to First Responders