Shelter dog saves his foster family from fire, then finds his forever home
It’s always nice when shelter dogs have foster families — it’s a way for them to get out of the shelter and used to living in a home while they wait for a “forever home.” …
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Murphy was shelter’s longest resident after 527 days in shelter — but now he finally has the perfect home
All shelter dogs dream of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others to get adopted. Some dogs wait months or even years to find a home. But that makes it even …
Maui animal shelter overcrowded with pets after wildfires — here’s what you can do to help
Our hearts are with the people of Maui, Hawaii who have been devastated by catastrophic wildfires. The death toll currently stands at 55 people and is expected to rise, and thousands have lost their homes. …
Dog finally adopted after 500 days in shelter was returned a week later — now he’s looking for a new home
It’s the best day of any shelter dog’s life when they finally get adopted, but sadly it doesn’t always work out. Sometimes dogs are surrendered back to shelters, leaving the dogs confused and wondering what …
Pittie looks confused and heartbroken after being returned to shelter — now she’s looking for a new home
It’s the best day of any shelter dog’s life when they get adopted, but sadly sometimes it doesn’t work out and the dogs are returned yet again to the shelter. That was the case for …
Pit bull who was overlooked in shelter for 11 years finally gets adopted
All shelter dogs only dream of finding a home of their own, but it takes some longer than others to get adopted. Many dogs wait months or even years through no fault of their own, …
Paul McCartney and wife Nancy Shevell adopt adorable shelter dog
It’s always exciting news when a dog gets adopted, but one shelter dog really hit the jackpot after being adopted by one of the most famous celebrities in the world. The Labelle Foundation, an animal …
Shelter rescues neglected dog covered in three pounds of matted fur — he looks completely different after makeover
Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted. But a haircut can make all the difference. That was the case recently, after one dog covered in …
Fifth grader helps soothe shelter dogs by playing relaxing piano for them
We always love to hear stories of young people volunteering at animal shelters. Their kindness and generosity inspires hope for future generations. Recently, one young man found an inspiring way to help the pets at …
20-year-old dog surrendered to shelter by owners — but now he’s getting a second chance
It’s always heartbreaking when people surrender their pets to shelters, but it’s especially sad when it’s a senior dog. These animals are suddenly upended from their familiar homes and often left to spend the rest …