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‘Game of Thrones’ star donates $62,000 to her local shelter to help during COVID-19

The social distancing regulations put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every business and industry, and animal shelters are no exception. These shelters have been working with limited staff but still have ...

Woman always leaves food and shelter for stray ‘cat,’ then discovers it’s really a possum

All animals deserve love, even the ones we wouldn’t consider cute or cuddly. Take, for instance, the possum. They do a lot for us, like keeping us safe from ticks, but most people are still ...

Animal shelter clears shelves, finds homes for every adoptable pet during coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted business operations around the world, and animal shelters are no exception. Because of social distancing regulations, all of these shelters are operating with minimal staff, and they’ve been making an ...

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 ...

No more pets: California shelter runs out of adoptable animals

All over the country an interesting trend has begun to take shape, animal shelters have started to clear out. And no, I’m not talking about the fact that for the most part people are no ...

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 ...