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Shelter’s ‘oldest doggy duo’ with a combined age of 34 finally find a home together

All shelter dogs deserve to find loving homes, but for some it can be a challenge. Older dogs have a harder time getting adopted, as do dogs who have to be adopted as a pair. ...

Couple adopts shelter dog, then finds out he’s their dog’s brother

Sometimes people come across shelter dogs and just know that they’re meant to give them a home. But after one couple adopted a rescue, they discovered a stunning coincidence that proved it was truly mean ...

Shelter seeks home for ‘fire breathing demon’ French bulldog in viral adoption post

There are many shelter animals looking for their forever homes, and shelters will often try to get the word out with social media posts highlighting their attractive qualities, explaining why they would make a great ...

Dog returned to shelter after four months because she wanted to sleep in owner’s bed — now has a new home

Bringing home a shelter dog is a wonderful thing, but it’s a big responsibility. When you adopt a dog, you’re promising to make them part of your family for the rest of their life. But ...

‘Jackass’ star Steve-O helps longtime shelter dog get adopted

The Jackass franchise has been going for over two decades now, and whether you love or hate the gang’s brand of gross-out stunts and pranks, there’s no denying that it’s made celebrities out of its ...

Giant shelter pit bull’s search for a new home leads to adoption

Pit bulls tend to have a reputation as being vicious and aggressive, an unfair stereotype that has made it very difficult for many of them to find homes. Pit bulls are the most common dogs ...

Rescue dog finally finds a forever home after over 700 days in shelter

It’s every shelter dog’s dream to find a forever home, but unfortunately some are left waiting longer than others. These rescue dogs wait months or even years before finding their forever home. But the long ...

Shelter dog kept sneaking out to visit medical facility — so they decided to adopt him

Sometimes animals enter our lives in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes we choose our pets, but sometimes they’re the ones choosing us. That was the case for one dog, whose habit of sneaking out of ...

Shelter lays out toys so dogs can choose their favorite Christmas present

At Christmas time, as many of us head home to spend the holidays with family, it’s important to remember those who don’t have a home at all — like the many homeless dogs who will ...

Kenny Chesney releases sweet song about his late dog Ruby, donates proceeds to animal rescue

If there’s one thing that celebrities have in common with the rest of us, it’s that they love their pets. No matter how rich and famous you are, an animal’s love can be the best ...