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Man waits outside shelter 2 hours early to adopt the dog who won his heart

We love seeing stories of people adopting shelter pets, and some adopters truly go the extra mile, leaving no doubt of their love and dedication. That was the case recently, when one man arrived at ...

Animal rescue saves “crusty” shelter dog with mange from being put down, gives him a new start

Some dogs have medical conditions that cause them to live in misery and discomfort. But instead of giving up on these poor creatures, we should give them the love and care they need to thrive. ...

Woman adopts blind, ailing senior dog from shelter, makes his life amazing for his last 28 days

All shelter dogs dream of getting adopted, but some kinds of dogs have trouble finding a home. Many adopters want young dogs that will be with them for many years, and overlook older pets and ...

Family devastated after shelter euthanized their missing dog, owner demands justice

A Texas family is facing shock and heartbreak after their beloved dog was euthanized by a shelter after briefly going missing — now they’re demanding justice. John Gilcrease, from Denton County, Texas, shared the devastating ...

Shelter “unbelievably full” after rescuing 34 dogs from hoarding situation, offers free adoptions

A Sacramento shelter is facing a crisis after taking in over 30 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation, and are desperate to find them all homes to save their lives. According to KCRA, 34 dogs ...

Dog rescued from “horrible conditions” has been in shelter for 5 years — still looking for a home

A dog was rescued from “disgusting” conditions in her previous home, only to spent the next 5 years in the shelter waiting to be adopted — but everyone is holding out hope that Emerald’s happy ...

Dog with ‘charming underbite’ waited 145 days after being returned to shelter — now his luck has finally turned around

Every shelter dog dreams of finally being adopted, but sometimes it takes time to find just the right forever home. That was the case for a dog named Odie, who spent months in the shelter ...

Foster dog saved from shelter kill list loves nothing more than being tucked into her own bed

Fostering is an amazing way to change a dog’s life. It gives these homeless animals a chance to get out of the shelter and experience the joys of a real home. One foster’s heartwarming videos ...

Dog rescued from life of cruelty has been in shelter for 3 years — still looking for a home

Imagine being rescued from an abusive home, and hoping you will finally find a new family to love you — only to be passed over for three whole years. That’s the case for a dog ...

Update: Espresso, shelter cat passed over due to different-sized eyes, finally adopted — congrats ❤️

All shelter animals dream of finding their forever home, but some are always passed over by adopters for no fault of their own. Some animals look a little different, and it seems that puts people ...