| Introduction.
Part I: All About Pet Adoption.
Chapter 1: Exploring the Pet Adoption Option.
Chapter 2: Seeking Shelter: Finding and Using Animal Shelters.
Chapter 3: Rescue Me! All About Pet Rescue Groups.
Part II: Welcoming a Dog into Your Life.
Chapter 4: Choosing Your Dog.
Chapter 5: Helping Your Adopted Dog Make the Homecoming Transition.
Chapter 6: Caring for Your Adopted Dog.
Chapter 7: Doggy Boot Camp: Basic Training and Behavior Management.
Part III: Here Kitty Kitty: Rescuing a Cat.
Chapter 8: Finding the Purrrfect Feline for You.
Chapter 9: Welcoming Home Your Adopted Cat.
Chapter 10: Kitty Care.
Chapter 11: You Really Can Train a Cat.
Part IV: Befriending a Little Critter.
Chapter 12: Choosing Your Critter.
Chapter 13: Getting Ready for Your Critter.
Chapter 14: Taking Charge of Your Critter’s Care.
Chapter 15: Critter Behavior and Training.
Part V: Bringing Home a Feathered Friend.
Chapter 16: From Macaws to Budgies: Choosing Your Feathered Friend.
Chapter 17: Creating a Bird-Friendly Home.
Chapter 18: Caring for Your Adopted Bird.
Chapter 19: Training Your Bird.
Part VI: Giving an Exotic a Second Chance.
Chapter 20: Choosing a Creepy Crawler.
Chapter 21: Preparing for Your Exotic Pet.
Chapter 22: Exotic Care and Feeding.
Chapter 23: Snake Charming and Herp Handling: How to Train Your Exotic Pet.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 24: Ten Great Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Adopted Pet.
Chapter 25: Ten Favors You Can Do for Your Adopted Pet.
Chapter 26: Ten Ways to Support Your Local Shelter or Rescue Group.
Index.
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