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Shelter dog always reaches paw out from kennel, just wanting to be touched

It can be lonely for a dog in an animal shelter, living in confinement and just waiting for a forever home. All these dogs just want to be loved—and one dog shows just how these ...

Busch is giving three months of free beer to anyone who adopts or fosters a shelter dog

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced everyone to self-isolate and stay in their homes. It can make you go a little stir-crazy, so it’s important to focus on the little joys around the house, like your ...

Shelter gets huge boost in pet adoptions during coronavirus, shares pic of cleared shelter

We’re living through a scary time, and as the coronavirus pandemic continues to change all of our lives, it can be hard to find uplifting news. But as we all have to continue to self-isolate ...

Man spends 10 days in shelter living like a dog to help pets get adopted

It’s important to support animal shelters and “adopt, don’t shop.” Many shelters are overcrowded and underfunded, and it can affect the quality of life for pets as they wait for their forever homes. It helps ...

The true story of Steve Grieg and his 10 shelter dogs

Steve Greig may be an accountant, but it would be hard for him to calculate his affection for animals. A lifelong animal lover, Steve can’t stop bring animals into his life. And his household has grown to quite ...

Shelter dog was scared and shy — but bursts with joy after getting his own bed

For shelter dogs, even the smallest gifts can make a big difference. They come from nothing and live their lives in confined spaces, so having any possessions to call their own can mean the world ...

Soldier never considered himself a ‘cat person’ until a visit to the shelter changed his mind

Life works in unexpected ways, especially when it comes to animals. Sometimes pets we never imagined ourselves owning turn out to be the perfect companions. That was the case for one US Army soldier, who ...

Animal heroes spend hours freeing dog unable to move after getting covered in tar

I think it’s hard to be an animal lover without being grateful to those that dedicate their lives to helping them. But I wonder if any of us really understand the dedication and hard work ...

Man visits a shelter and sees a beautiful blind kitten, instantly knows he’s the one

Life works in mysterious ways, especially when it comes to adopting a pet. Sometimes an animal comes into your life and just the right moment and you know they’re the one, even if it’s not ...

Child leaves his beloved dog at shelter to keep his dad from hitting it

It’s unbelievable that anyone could hurt an innocent animal, especially their own family pet, and yet that’s sadly the reality in many households. This behavior can hurt not only the animal but their young owners ...