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Missing shelter dog found safe after surviving five months alone in the wild

It’s always great news when lost dogs are found safe, but one recent story is truly miraculous: the dog survived five months on his own in the wild, defying the odds and surviving the elements. ...

Woman volunteers at shelter — makes a “drastic decision” on her first day after meeting rescue dog

Volunteering with an animal shelter is one of the most rewarding things you can do. And for one woman, it led to a life-changing decision — on just her first day! Katherine Ellis recently decided ...

Dog finally finds a home after 900 days in the shelter — only to be returned one day later

It’s always an amazing day when a shelter dog gets adopted, especially one that has been at the shelter for a very long time. Recently, one shelter was thrilled after Sora, a dog who had ...

Jon Stewart’s emotional tribute to late rescue dog inspires major donations to animal shelter

Jon Stewart ended Monday night’s Daily Show with an emotional, personal moment, shedding tears as he paid tribute to Dipper, his three-legged rescue dog, who died on Sunday. Stewart’s beautiful tribute to his late dog ...

Dog named Chief, shelter’s longest resident, gets adopted on Super Bowl Sunday

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce might be the ones with new Super Bowl rings, but it was a different “Chief” who really had something to celebrate on Sunday night. Chief, a 10-year-old Pit Bull Terrier ...

“Britain’s most unwanted dog” searching for a home after 5 years in the shelter

Every shelter dog dreams of getting adopted, but it takes some longer than others. Some pets wait months or even years before finding their forever home. That’s the case for one shelter dog named Mason, ...

One-eyed shelter dog was about to be euthanized — then a pilot and a woman hundreds of miles away saved his life

All shelter dogs dream of finding a home of their own, but for some it’s a matter of life and death: at some shelters, if they’re not adopted out in time, they’re at risk of ...

“Neuter your ex”: Animal shelter offers funny fundraising promotion for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and while many will be celebrating with their significant other, some will just be trying to get over a bad breakup or an unfaithful ex. If you’re in that latter ...

Shelter dog euthanized after being set up with foster home: “He was so close to being able to get out”

There are many animal groups dedicated to finding space for every shelter animal so no one has to be euthanized. But in a recent tragedy, one dog was put to sleep before he was able ...

Shelter dog has the most adorable reaction as her new mom signs adoption papers

Every shelter dog dreams of finding a forever home, and there’s nothing sweeter than that moment a shelter dog finally gets adopted for good. As one woman signed her adoption papers, a sweet dog named ...