Shelter "shocked and gutted" after taking in abused, neglected dog — now she's in good hands
Shelters do incredible work giving animals a second chance, but some cases are harder than others. It’s always difficult and ...
Shelter guinea pig mom gives birth to 10 babies, more than the world record
A shelter guinea pig stunned everyone last week after giving birth to an unusually large litter, surpassing the world record ...
Newly-opened Alabama shelter is now America's largest no-kill rescue
No pet should have to be put down just because a shelter is overcrowded, which is why no-kill shelters are ...
Dog stolen 8 years ago finally reunited with his family for Christmas
Christmas is a time for spending time with your loved ones, and for some people, a time for miracles. That ...
Man takes in 300 homeless animals to protect them from Hurricane Delta
Hurricanes are serious, often dangerous situations that people have to prepare for. Some people at risk seek shelter from the ...
Animal shelter celebrates completely clearing shelter of over 70 animals
The job of an animal shelter is never really done. While these volunteers work hard to get all of their ...
Dog dragged through shelter doors on a rope – too scared to move
Animals are smarter than many people give them credit for and know when something is wrong. They are arguably the ...
Dog waiting to be adopted 'cries' every night – shelter posts sad photo as one last hope
The number of pets who are left by their owners at a shelter confused and distressed is staggering. Around 6.5 ...
Owner caught 'smiling from ear to ear' as he surrenders his terrified dog
Surrendering your pet to an animal shelter has to be a last resort for most people. You would hope that ...
Shelter dog depressed after being passed up for adoption for 3 years
It’s difficult to say why some animals get looked over for adoption and others find a forever home. Bear was ...
A shelter posted a listing for the 'World's Worst Cat,' now she has dozens of adoption requests
There are thousands of animals waiting in shelters at any moment, and shelters work hard to advocate for their cats ...
Woman gives elderly possum a place to stay in her garage
Possums aren’t usually the first thing you picture when you think of cute animals. They’re generally seen as pesky rodents ...
Cat owners photograph their pets an average 7 times a day, study finds
In our age of smartphones and social media, it’s hard to avoid photos of people’s pets. Our Instagram feeds are ...
Brewery helps shelter dogs find homes by putting their faces on beer cans
Shelters do everything they can to find their animals forever homes. From encouraging people do “adopt, don’t shop” to holding ...