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Rescuers race to save sick kittens found in fence—now they’re in need of a loving home

In May, workers at Alley Cat Rescue got an urgent call, requesting their help with a litter of kittens that were found near Hollywood Metro station in Los Angeles. Arriving on the scene, they were ...

Rescue puppy becomes star thanks to perfect mustache—now she’s looking for a home

In July, a stray shepherd mix was found by Dallas Animal Services, along with her 11 puppies. They stayed at the shelter for two weeks, but were transferred to the Hearts & Bones Animal Rescue. ...

Stray dog named Ginger Rogers finds a new home after showing off her dance moves

In February 2016, Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, Florida showed off one of the dogs they had in their care, one who had an amazing talent. They named the dog Ginger Rogers, after the famous ...

This hotel will deliver wine and puppies right to your room

The Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Denver is offering a promotion called the “Puppies + Prosecco Package,” which lives up to its name. Guests who stay in a luxury suite between August 23 and August 26 (National Dog ...

Dalmatian gives birth to a record-breaking litter – all 19 puppies survived

Melissa O’Brien, who has had Dalmatians for 13 years, but has been breeding and showing the spotted dogs for a decade, was not entirely surprised by the big litter because “they run in the bloodline,” ...

Dog severely burned in a house fire will now be a therapy dog for a burn unit

Back in October, the home of 8-year-old Shiba Inu dog named Taka caught on fire. His family was unable to free him from their screened-in porch before they had to flee from the house. Luckily, Taka ...

New York family finds an alligator in their pool, and no one knows how it got there

The first incident occurred on Long Island on July 20. It was in the middle of a heatwave, and the Baron family, from Bayport, was looking forward to a dip in their pool. But they ...

New York becomes first state to ban declawing cats

With a bill signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo today, New York became the first state to ban the declawing of household pets. “This is a real triumph for cats and the people who love them,” said ...

Rescuers find burnt, wounded dog buried in sand by her owner and rush to save her life

On July 9, a member of animal rescue group PAWS of Hawaii discovered a shocking sight at West Oahu beach: a dog was buried in the sand. The dog was buried by her owner, reportedly in ...

Couple reunites with missing dog after burglar used dog walking app to steal him

In June, Max and Sophie Troper, a couple from Battery Park, hired a dog walker to take care of their dog Benny. As they usually did, they used a popular app called Wag. View this post ...