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Dog who spent 5 years in shelter finally gets adopted — just in time for his birthday

It’s every dog’s dream to find their forever home, but it takes some dogs longer than others to get adopted. Some dogs wait months or even years in the shelter, longing for a good home. ...

Shelter dog leaps over concrete wall to keep her best friend company — leads to happy ending for both

Dogs are such smart and social creatures, capable of making real loving friendships with other dogs. These friendships can be especially important between shelter dogs. Recently, one shelter dog showed her devotion to her best ...

Shelter dog put in ‘jail’ after destroying office, gets bailed out by new forever family

A shelter dog’s late night antics may have landed him in “doggy jail,” but they also unexpectedly led to a very happy ending. Titan, a male husky in the care of Alabama’s Colbert County Animal ...

Her owner died and now she wanders the streets carrying her favorite stuffed animal

It was a heartbreaking sight: a German Shepherd was spotted wandering around on her own in the streets of Detroit, with nothing but her favorite stuffed animal to keep her company. But now, this beautiful ...

Dog who spent 1,000 days in shelter gets heartwarming goodbye party after finally being adopted

All shelter dogs dream of finding their own loving home, but it takes some longer than others: some dogs wait months or even years before getting adopted. One sweet dog waited over 1,000 days to ...

Miracle: Shelter cat who was given just weeks to live found to be cancer-free

A shelter cat who was believed to have just 1-3 months left after being diagnosed with cancer has gotten an unbelievable miracle. According to a Facebook post from Humane Pennsylvania, a cat named Reese ended ...

Massive cat weighing over 40 pounds gets adopted from shelter

Plus-sized cats have a special place in the internet’s heart, where they are often called “chonkers.” While these fat cats may be “more to love,” they also come with the responsibility of taking care of ...

Shelter dog and goat form an unlikely close friendship, find a home together

Animal friendships are always adorable, and there’s something extra sweet about friendships between two different species. Some bonds are so just so close that they transcend any other differences. That was the case for Cinnamon ...

Shelter won’t stop holding new owner’s hand on first ride home: ‘I couldn’t let him go’

Every dog deserves a good, loving home. There’s nothing sweeter than the moment a dog leaves a shelter and goes home with their new owner for the first time, knowing that they are safe and ...

Shelter dog was always passed over for being ‘ugly’ — now she finally has a home

All dogs are beautiful in their own way and deserve love, but sometimes “ugly” dogs get ignored. This is a problem for many shelter dogs looking for homes: they are too often passed over in ...