Reader story
A Pet Story: An Adoption That Changed Two Lives
An illustrative Paw Province story about what a rescue-dog adoption actually looks like, month by month, past the honeymoon phase.
Alex Moreau
Founder & Editor, Paw Province
Alex founded Paw Province to make everyday life with dogs and cats less overwhelming and more enjoyable. Alex edits every guide on the site and writes many of the adoption and living-together pieces, drawing on years of fostering and rescue-adjacent volunteering.
Articles by Alex Moreau
Practical guide
How to Keep a Dog Busy at Home Without Overstimulating Them
Ways to keep a dog occupied at home that build calm instead of amping them up, and how to tell the difference.
Adoption guide
Adopting an Adult Dog: The First Days at Home
What the first days with a newly adopted adult dog really look like, and why the slow, boring start is the one that works.
Practical guide
The First Night With a Puppy: Helping Them Feel Safe
What to actually expect the first night with a new puppy, and a realistic setup that helps them settle without starting bad sleep habits.