Elderly Dog Adopted After 11 Years in Alabama Shelter
An elderly dog has finally been adopted after spending 11 years in an Alabama animal shelter when a Wisconsin couple heard of her story.
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PHOTO – A Christmas Miracle: PA Animal Shelter Empties for First Time in 47 Years Thanks to Wave of Adoptions
An animal shelter in Pennsylvania is bursting with joy because its community members helped the organization reach a huge milestone.
‘She Was Captivating’: Family Grieves Young Woman Found After Mysterious Death on Virgin Islands
Questions remain unanswered regarding a young woman from Alabama reportedly found dead in the U.S. Virgin Islands in June.
Humane Society Will Write ‘Crappy’ Exes’ Names in Litter Box for Valentine’s Day
A humane society in Hamilton, Ohio, has a clever idea for people needing a smile this upcoming Valentine’s Day.
VIDEO: Dog Found Abandoned, Tied Up Outside Airport Being Cared For at Shelter
A one-year-old dog that was apparently abandoned at the Des Moines airport Thursday is now in safe hands.
38 Puppies Survive Crash in Texas, Put Up for Adoption in San Diego: ‘True Christmas Miracle’
Staff at a San Diego County animal center are thankful this Christmas season after 38 puppies survived a serious vehicle accident in Texas.
PHOTO– Dog Living in Shelter over 2,555 Days Finds Home: ‘I Love Him So Much’
A seven-year-old dog named Flip is basking in the love of his adopted family after spending over 2,555 days in Ohio shelters.
Italian Dog Rescuer Refuses to Leave Animals in Ukraine
An Italian national who runs an animal refuge in Ukraine vowed to stay by his pets’ sides on Sunday, telling Argentina’s Clarin newspaper he would rather “die” in Ukraine amid its ongoing military invasion by Russia than leave the shelter.
Stray Canine That Stole Stuffed Unicorn Adopted from Animal Shelter
A stray canine in North Carolina that repeatedly tried to steal a purple stuffed unicorn from a Dollar General has been adopted.
Pit Bull Finds Forever Home After Spending 667 Days in Los Angeles Shelter
Melvin, a pit bull who spent 667 days in a Los Angeles, California shelter, got the perfect birthday present this year — a forever family.
Dog Adopted After Spending 809 Days in Southern Illinois Shelter
A dog that spent 809 days at a Southern Illinois animal shelter waiting for a loving family to adopt her has finally found her forever home.
GoFundMe Campaign Supports Homeless Man Who Saved Animals at Georgia Shelter
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support a homeless man who saved all the animals at a Georgia shelter after a fire broke out.
Homeless Man Rescues All Animals at Georgia Shelter After It Catches Fire
A homeless man risked his life to rescue several cats and dogs trapped inside an Atlanta, Georgia, animal shelter after it caught fire.
Ohio Dog Finds Forever Home After Staying at Shelter for More than a Year
An Ohio dog finally found his forever home Monday after staying at a local shelter for more than a year.
Retired Police Officer Drives Thousands of Miles to Save Dogs’ Lives
A retired police officer is using his retirement to do good, often by driving thousands of miles to save dogs’ lives.
Family Camps Out at Animal Shelter for 27 Hours to Adopt Dog with Heart-Shaped Fur Patch
An adorable dog who wears her heart on her chest found her “fur-ever” home, thanks to a viral social media post.
Florida Kennel Empty ‘For the First Time in History,’ All Dogs Adopted
A Florida kennel at an animal shelter is empty for the first time in history since all of its dogs were adopted.
8-Year-Old Boy Asks for Animal Shelter Donations Instead of Birthday Presents
A Colorado boy decided to have a different twist on his birthday party this year by requesting that all his guests bring donations to be given to an animal shelter instead of toys.
Florida Brewery Features Adoptable Dogs on Beer Cans
A brewery in Bradenton, Florida, is using special beer cans to help adoptable dogs find their forever homes.
Dog Adopted in Time for Christmas After Spending 5 Years in Shelter
A nine-year-old pit bull mix was adopted from an animal shelter after five years, just in time to spend Christmas with his new family on Wednesday.
Hundreds of Pets Adopted from Overcrowded Shelter Just in Time for Christmas
Hundreds of rescue pets found new homes last week after an animal shelter in Hazard, Kentucky, asked for community help.
Anonymous Donor’s Gift Covers Adoption Fees for North Carolina Shelter in December
An anonymous donor’s gift might allow some pets to find a permanent home this Christmas season after the donor gave enough money to cover adoption fees for the month of December.
Anonymous Donor Gifts 40,000 Pounds of Pet Food to No-Kill Shelter
An anonymous donor gifted 40,000 pounds of pet food and snacks to a no-kill shelter in Oregon on Wednesday.
Brewery Features Rescue Dogs on Beer Cans to Help Them Find Homes
A brewery in North Dakota is using beer cans to help shelter dogs find their forever homes.
Veteran in Hospice Reunited with Beloved Dog for Final Goodbye
A veteran on hospice was able to say a final farewell to his beloved dog this week in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Rescue Dog Adopted After Spending 1,076 Days in Animal Shelter
A rescue dog that spent nearly three years at an animal shelter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been adopted by a new family.
Jacksonville Humane Society Displays Empty Cages Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
The Jacksonville Humane Society is celebrating after it cleared out its animal shelter, giving every pet a foster home ahead of Hurricane Dorian.
Animal Shelter Thanks Responders for Viral Area 51-Themed Post
An animal shelter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, thanked those who responded to their viral Storm Area 51-themed Facebook post on Monday.
Good Samaritan Arrested for Sheltering Pets During Hurricane Florence
A Good Samaritan who serves as the director of an animal rescue nonprofit was arrested in North Carolina for sheltering pets during Hurricane Florence.
