diff --git a/src/app/adopt/page.tsx b/src/app/adopt/page.tsx
index f43093e..c8740bb 100644
--- a/src/app/adopt/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/adopt/page.tsx
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 "use client";
 
 import React from "react";
+
 import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
 import { PawPrint, Star, MapPin } from "lucide-react";
 
@@ -38,7 +39,7 @@ export default function AdoptPage() {
       headingFontWeight="bold"
     >
       <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
-        <NavbarLayoutFloatingOverlay brandName="Golden Paws" navItems={navItems} logoHref="/" />
+        <NavbarLayoutFloatingOverlay brandName="Golden Paws" navItems={navItems} button={{ text: "Adopt Now", href: "/adopt" }} />
       </div>
 
       <div id="pets-list" data-section="pets-list">
@@ -54,7 +55,7 @@ export default function AdoptPage() {
           tag="Available Pets" 
           tagIcon={PawPrint}
           gridVariant="four-items-2x2-equal-grid" 
-          animationType="blur-reveal" 
+          animationType="slide-up" 
           textboxLayout="default" 
           useInvertedBackground={false} 
         />
@@ -96,4 +97,4 @@ export default function AdoptPage() {
       </div>
     </ThemeProvider>
   );
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/src/app/contact/page.tsx b/src/app/contact/page.tsx
index 08c1d85..86c9691 100644
--- a/src/app/contact/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/contact/page.tsx
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 "use client";
 
 import React from "react";
+
 import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
-import { MapPin, Heart } from "lucide-react";
+import { MapPin, HelpCircle, Heart } from "lucide-react";
 
 import NavbarLayoutFloatingOverlay from '@/components/navbar/NavbarLayoutFloatingOverlay/NavbarLayoutFloatingOverlay';
 import ContactFaq from '@/components/sections/contact/ContactFaq';
@@ -37,7 +38,7 @@ export default function ContactPage() {
       headingFontWeight="bold"
     >
       <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
-        <NavbarLayoutFloatingOverlay brandName="Golden Paws" navItems={navItems} logoHref="/" />
+        <NavbarLayoutFloatingOverlay brandName="Golden Paws" navItems={navItems} button={{ text: "Adopt Now", href: "/adopt" }} />
       </div>
 
       <div id="visit-us" data-section="visit-us">
@@ -56,6 +57,21 @@ export default function ContactPage() {
         />
       </div>
 
+      <div id="general-faq" data-section="general-faq">
+        <ContactFaq 
+          ctaTitle="Help Center"
+          ctaDescription="Find answers to common logistical and support questions about our rescue operations."
+          ctaButton={{ text: "Message Support", href: "mailto:support@goldenpaws.org" }}
+          ctaIcon={HelpCircle}
+          faqs={[
+            { id: 'f4', title: 'What if the adoption doesn\'t work out?', content: 'We have a lifetime return policy. They are always welcome back.' },
+            { id: 'f5', title: 'Do you take in stray animals?', content: 'Please contact local animal control for strays. We focus on shelter transfers and owner surrenders.' }
+          ]} 
+          useInvertedBackground={true} 
+          animationType="slide-up" 
+        />
+      </div>
+
       <div id="support-mission" data-section="support-mission">
         <MediaAbout 
           title="Support Our Cause" 
@@ -65,7 +81,7 @@ export default function ContactPage() {
           imageSrc="https://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/hipster-woman-smile-enjoy-playing-with-her-puppy-summer-field-vintage-tone-filter_1150-1188.jpg" 
           imageAlt="Person donating to shelter"
           buttons={[{ text: 'Donate Now', href: '#' }]} 
-          useInvertedBackground={true} 
+          useInvertedBackground={false} 
         />
       </div>
 
@@ -74,4 +90,4 @@ export default function ContactPage() {
       </div>
     </ThemeProvider>
   );
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/src/app/layout.tsx b/src/app/layout.tsx
index f499e27..abb3c48 100644
--- a/src/app/layout.tsx
+++ b/src/app/layout.tsx
@@ -10,8 +10,12 @@ const roboto = Roboto({
 });
 
 export const metadata: Metadata = {
-  title: "Golden Paws Shelter | Rescue & Adoption",  description: "Find your new best friend at Golden Paws Shelter. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pets in need. Browse available dogs and cats for adoption today.",  openGraph: {
-    title: "Golden Paws Animal Shelter",    description: "Giving animals a second chance at a forever home.",    siteName: "Golden Paws",    type: "website"
+  title: "Golden Paws Shelter | Rescue & Adoption",  description: "Find your new best friend at Golden Paws Shelter. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pets in need. Browse available dogs and cats for adoption today.",  
+  openGraph: {
+    title: "Golden Paws Animal Shelter",    
+    description: "Giving animals a second chance at a forever home.",    
+    siteName: "Golden Paws",    
+    type: "website"
   },
 };
 
@@ -1248,4 +1252,4 @@ export default function RootLayout({
       </ServiceWrapper>
     </html>
   );
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/src/app/mission/page.tsx b/src/app/mission/page.tsx
index 65e4df0..c606649 100644
--- a/src/app/mission/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/mission/page.tsx
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 "use client";
 
 import React from "react";
+
 import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
 import { Heart, Users } from "lucide-react";
 
@@ -38,7 +39,7 @@ export default function MissionPage() {
       headingFontWeight="bold"
     >
       <div id="nav" data-section="nav">
-        <NavbarLayoutFloatingOverlay brandName="Golden Paws" navItems={navItems} logoHref="/" />
+        <NavbarLayoutFloatingOverlay brandName="Golden Paws" navItems={navItems} button={{ text: "Adopt Now", href: "/adopt" }} />
       </div>
 
       <div id="mission-hero" data-section="mission-hero">
@@ -88,4 +89,4 @@ export default function MissionPage() {
       </div>
     </ThemeProvider>
   );
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index bc67b3a..34a7e28 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 "use client";
 
 import React from "react";
+
 import { ThemeProvider } from "@/providers/themeProvider/ThemeProvider";
 import { Sparkles, Heart, PawPrint, MapPin, Star } from "lucide-react";
 
@@ -44,7 +45,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
         <NavbarLayoutFloatingOverlay 
           brandName="Golden Paws"
           navItems={navItems}
-          logoHref="/"
+          button={{ text: "Adopt Now", href: "/adopt" }}
         />
       </div>
 
@@ -100,8 +101,8 @@ export default function HomePage() {
           description="Browse our current residents waiting for their forever homes." 
           tag="Available Pets" 
           tagIcon={PawPrint}
-          gridVariant="four-items-2x2-equal-grid"
-          animationType="blur-reveal" 
+          gridVariant="four-items-2x2-equal-grid" 
+          animationType="slide-up" 
           textboxLayout="default" 
           useInvertedBackground={true} 
         />
@@ -110,8 +111,8 @@ export default function HomePage() {
       <div id="stories" data-section="stories">
         <TestimonialCardFive 
           testimonials={[
-            { id: 't1', name: 'Sarah & Mike Thompson', date: 'Date: 12 Nov 2024', title: 'Life is better with Cooper', quote: "Adopting Cooper was the best decision we ever made. The shelter team helped us every step of the way.", tag: 'Dog Adoption', avatarSrc: 'https://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/cheerful-romantic-couple_1098-2321.jpg', imageSrc: 'https://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-smiling-family-dog_329181-20491.jpg' },
-            { id: 't2', name: 'Emily Chen', date: 'Date: 05 Jan 2025', title: 'Luna is my constant companion', quote: "I was looking for a quiet companion and Luna has exceeded all expectations.", tag: 'Cat Adoption', avatarSrc: 'https://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/woman-with-hat-hugging-her-beloved_1098-2310.jpg', imageSrc: 'https://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/couple-with-their-kitten-celebrating-christmas_1303-30192.jpg' }
+            { id: 't1', name: 'Sarah & Mike Thompson', date: 'Date: 12 Nov 2024', title: 'Life is better with Cooper', quote: 'Adopting Cooper was the best decision we ever made. The shelter team helped us every step of the way.', tag: 'Dog Adoption', avatarSrc: 'https://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/cheerful-romantic-couple_1098-2321.jpg', imageSrc: 'https://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-smiling-family-dog_329181-20491.jpg' },
+            { id: 't2', name: 'Emily Chen', date: 'Date: 05 Jan 2025', title: 'Luna is my constant companion', quote: 'I was looking for a quiet companion and Luna has exceeded all expectations.', tag: 'Cat Adoption', avatarSrc: 'https://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/woman-with-hat-hugging-her-beloved_1098-2310.jpg', imageSrc: 'https://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/couple-with-their-kitten-celebrating-christmas_1303-30192.jpg' }
           ]} 
           title="Heartwarming Adoption Stories" 
           description="See the joy that a rescued pet can bring to a household." 
@@ -146,4 +147,4 @@ export default function HomePage() {
       </div>
     </ThemeProvider>
   );
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/src/app/styles/variables.css b/src/app/styles/variables.css
index bdea9e7..43fa230 100644
--- a/src/app/styles/variables.css
+++ b/src/app/styles/variables.css
@@ -2,21 +2,21 @@
   /* Base units */
   /* --vw is set by ThemeProvider */
 
-  /* --background: #fafffb;;
-  --card: #f7fffa;;
-  --foreground: #001a0a;;
-  --primary-cta: #0a7039;;
-  --secondary-cta: #ffffff;;
-  --accent: #a8d9be;;
-  --background-accent: #6bbf8e;; */
+  /* --background: #020d06;;
+  --card: #0a1f12;;
+  --foreground: #f1f8f3;;
+  --primary-cta: #2e7d32;;
+  --secondary-cta: #0c2416;;
+  --accent: #4caf50;;
+  --background-accent: #143a22;; */
 
-  --background: #fafffb;;
-  --card: #f7fffa;;
-  --foreground: #001a0a;;
-  --primary-cta: #0a7039;;
-  --secondary-cta: #ffffff;;
-  --accent: #a8d9be;;
-  --background-accent: #6bbf8e;;
+  --background: #020d06;;
+  --card: #0a1f12;;
+  --foreground: #f1f8f3;;
+  --primary-cta: #2e7d32;;
+  --secondary-cta: #0c2416;;
+  --accent: #4caf50;;
+  --background-accent: #143a22;;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */
   /* --text-2xs: clamp(0.465rem, 0.62vw, 0.62rem);