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Rescue finds shelter dog being “eaten alive” — gives him the care he needs

Some dogs arrive at the shelter in rough shape. They require a lot of love and care for a chance to thrive and live their best lives. Recently, one animal rescuer was shocked to find ...

Dog arrived at shelter too fat to move — now he’s looking for a new home to help in weight loss journey

Just like humans, dogs and cats sometimes struggle with their weight, and sometimes the problem gets bad enough that it can really take a toll on their health and wellbeing. One tiny dog named Jammy ...

7-year-old dog heartbroken after owner surrenders him to shelter: Rescue says they’re “sick and tired”

Having a dog should be a lifetime commitment, but too many people surrender their pets for arbitrary reasons, not caring what happens to them. When one rescue took in a dog that had been surrendered ...

Animal rescued from the cold looks like a hairless cat — you’ll never guess what it really is

Fur is so important for many animals, as it provides much-needed protection from the cold. It also gives them their distinct looks — there are some animals that, when completely bald, you might not recognize ...

Woman fell in love with shelter dog, but was too busy to adopt — comes back months later and sees her friend still waiting for her

It’s hard not to immediately fall in love with a beautiful shelter dog, but sometimes people are in life situations where they’re unable to adopt a pet. But months after their first meeting, a happy ...

Shelter dog is always passed over because he looks “scary” — still looking for a home after 210 days

All shelter dogs only want love and a home to call their own, but too many are constantly passed over by adopters for no fault of their own. Like one dog, who has been struggling ...

Little dog found abandoned at shelter, tied up to “Do Not Abandon” sign

It’s always sad to see people abandon their pets at animal shelters, but one recent case had a layer of heartbreaking irony: the dog was found tied up to a “do not abandon” sign. On ...

Severely matted dog surrendered to shelter, “one of the worst cases” they’ve seen — then dog gets incredible makeover

Many dogs need routine care and grooming or else their fur will grow overlong and become matted. Some cases become so severe that the dogs are unrecognizable and left in serious discomfort. But a makeover ...

Los Angeles puts temporary ban on dog breeding permits as shelters face overwhelming crowding

“Adopt, don’t shop” is a common refrain among animal lovers. There are so many animals waiting for homes in shelters that it is an ethical decision to adopt rather than going to a breeder. But ...

Senior dog finally finds forever home after 11 years in shelter

Every shelter dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. The heartbreaking reality is that some dogs wait nearly their entire lives before being adopted. That was the case ...