Animal abuse case highlights why everyone needs to be informed before owning a pet
Earlier this year a man placed a cable tie around his German Shepherd's muzzle and claimed to have forgotten about it. He was recently charged for the crime.
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Old shelter dog falls asleep in new owner’s arms when he finds out he’s getting adopted
Rescuing a dog from an animal shelter is always a wonderful thing to do. But it’s even better when you take in an old dog. Senior dogs are statistically less likely to get adopted, since ...
6-week-old puppies recovering after they were abandoned in freezing temperatures
It’s quite possible that no matter how many times we urge people not to bring an animal into their life unless they’re truly able to provide for it its entire life, there will still be ...
Bulldog makes the perfect best man at his owners’ wedding — until he pees on the bride
Dogs are man’s best friend, but sometimes they’re a man’s “best man,” too. Your wedding is a very special day, a time to surround yourself with friends and loved ones. And for many people, there’s ...
Brewery helps shelter dogs find homes by putting their faces on beer cans
Shelters do everything they can to find their animals forever homes. From encouraging people do “adopt, don’t shop” to holding adoption events, volunteers work hard to clear the shelters, but some animals are harder to ...
Woman adopts elderly shelter dog with the same name and appearance of her dog who just died
Sometimes animals come into our lives—and we come into theirs—at just the perfect time. That was the case for one woman who had took one look at a rescue dog and new it was destiny ...
Dog is abandoned in park with “FREE” written on her fur in permanent marker
It’s always a sad situation to have to give up a pet. But if you really can no longer care for your pet for whatever reason, you at least owe it to the animal to ...
Dog owner carelessly abandons friendly pit bull at groomers and never returns
If you really need to give up your pet, for whatever reason, there are proper, ethical ways to do so. You can try to find someone who can take care of them, or surrender them ...
Dog pulled from rubble one month after Hurricane Dorian
Rescuers recently found a dog they believe became trapped underneath air conditioners after Hurricane Dorian.
Man dies after losing beloved four-legged friend of 14 years
Our four-legged friends can be comfort to us in so many ways. For the elderly they can offer companionship, exercise, a purpose and sometimes even keep us going. For 80-year-old Ken Pendagraft, his dog of ...