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Dog left heartbroken after being surrendered to shelter after 2 years: “He doesn’t understand where his person went”

It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are surrendered to shelters by their owners. These dogs are upended from the only home they’ve never known, confused about why they’re in these new surroundings without their familiar family. ...

Senior dog was returned to shelter for “being boring” — rescuers discover what’s really wrong

We love hearing stories about shelter dogs being adopted, but not every adopted dog has truly found their “forever home.” Some dogs are returned to the shelter as soon as they’ve finally gotten out. That ...

Florida shelter celebrates going from “critical capacity” to completely empty kennels — congratulations

Animal shelters do important work, but it can feel like the work is never really done: for all the pets who get adopted out, there are usually even more coming in, either as strays or ...

Update on Major the shelter dog who “cried endlessly” after 260 days of rejection

The story of Major, an Indiana shelter dog who lost hope after 260 days in the shelter and “cried endlessly,” touched the hearts of many people. But now, there’s been an inspiring update to the ...

Shelter’s longest resident was shy and scared around humans — then family visits 15 times to gain her trust

Every shelter dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. Many dogs are shy and skittish, and most people don’t want to take the time to get to know ...

Prison inmate had given up hope — but caring for shelter dog changed both of their lives

The love of a dog can truly change a person’s life. That was certainly the case for one former inmate, who said she found “hope” while taking care of a shelter dog during her prison ...

Shelter dog was was set to be euthanized — now has a new life as a fire department K9

There are many unwanted shelter dogs on the verge of being euthanized, but thankfully sometimes these animals are saved at the last minute, given a second chance at life. Recently, a dog named Boomer was ...

Dog loses hope, “cries endlessly” after 260 days in the shelter — looking for a perfect new home

Being in a shelter for a long time can really take a toll on a dog. Many shelters see once happy and hopeful dogs lose their spirits after months of rejection. That’s the case for ...

Dog abandoned outside shelter with heartbreaking note and tears in her eyes — soon she gets good news

It’s always very sad when dogs are abandoned — often you can just see the heartbreak on the poor dog’s face. But thankfully, there are also kind people willing to give these discarded animals a ...

Retired police K9 abandoned at shelter by handler, prompting outrage and investigation

K9 police dogs are true heroes and an invaluable part of any police department. They can be counted on for so many crucial tasks, like tracking down missing people. These dogs deserve the respect we ...