From furry to scaly, there are millions of animals across the country desperate to find loving homes. "I can tell you from my own experience that adopting a pet brings so much love into your life," Oprah says. "I can't even begin to repay my own dogs for the flat-out joy that they bring me." 

Let an animal change your life—adopt! If you have the time, space, budget and commitment to give a rescued pet a loving home, start by finding your local animal shelter. We have listings in 15 major cities to get your search started.