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Dog finally finds a home after 900 days in the shelter — only to be returned one day later

It’s always an amazing day when a shelter dog gets adopted, especially one that has been at the shelter for a very long time. Recently, one shelter was thrilled after Sora, a dog who had ...

Dog named Chief, shelter’s longest resident, gets adopted on Super Bowl Sunday

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce might be the ones with new Super Bowl rings, but it was a different “Chief” who really had something to celebrate on Sunday night. Chief, a 10-year-old Pit Bull Terrier ...

One-eyed shelter dog was about to be euthanized — then a pilot and a woman hundreds of miles away saved his life

All shelter dogs dream of finding a home of their own, but for some it’s a matter of life and death: at some shelters, if they’re not adopted out in time, they’re at risk of ...

Shelter dog euthanized after being set up with foster home: “He was so close to being able to get out”

There are many animal groups dedicated to finding space for every shelter animal so no one has to be euthanized. But in a recent tragedy, one dog was put to sleep before he was able ...

Shelter dog has the most adorable reaction as her new mom signs adoption papers

Every shelter dog dreams of finding a forever home, and there’s nothing sweeter than that moment a shelter dog finally gets adopted for good. As one woman signed her adoption papers, a sweet dog named ...

Homeless man rescues orphaned litter of puppies from storm, leaves them at shelter with moving letter

It’s always inspiring to see people go out of their way to look out for animals in need. Even people who have little in the world can still have a selfless compassion for animals. Like ...

Obese, 28.5-pound shelter cat named “One Frosty Too Many” goes viral, finds home to help him lose weight

This month we’re all working on our New Year’s resolutions, and one of the most common goals is to lose weight. But humans aren’t the only ones trying to shed pounds. Recently, one obese cat ...

Shelter dog sneaks out of kennel, throws himself a late-night party until the cops show up

Animal shelters take in all kinds of dogs with all sorts of personalities, and sometimes they end up with quite a rebellious type who plays by his own rules. Like one clever dog named King, ...

Pennsylvania shelter gets “Christmas miracle” after emptying shelter for first time in 47 years — congratulations

Animal shelters work so hard, and their work is never done: for every cat or dog who gets adopted out, there is often another stray or rescue taken in, taking their place in the kennel. ...

After surviving abuse and over 450 days in the shelter, dog finally finds forever home

It’s heartbreaking how many dogs suffer from abuse and neglect. But even animals who have been through the worst circumstances can still find a happy ending and a loving home, thanks to kind rescuers. That ...