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Longtime shelter dog falls asleep with a smile on his face after finally being adopted

There are few things in the world more precious than a shelter dog’s first night in his new home after being adopted. That look of contentment and comfort knowing they’re in a safe and loving ...

Dog finally finds a home after 477 days in shelter

All dogs dream of finding a loving home, but it can take some longer than others to get adopted. Some dogs wait months or even years in the shelter, waiting for a family and watching ...

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 ...

Taylor Swift makes donation to Tennessee animal shelter, has four puppies named in her honor

It’s always heartwarming to see celebrities using their platform to help shelter animals in need — and recently, one shelter got a big boost from one of the biggest stars in the world. Williamson County ...

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 ...