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 ...
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Hundreds of puppies impulsively bought during lockdown are now being left behind
Adopted dog returned to the shelter 30 minutes later for being "too big" — now looking for a new home
It’s every shelter dog’s dream to find their forever home, but sadly some dogs are returned to the shelter shortly ...
Animal officers find 3-month-old puppy tied to their truck with a heartbreaking note
It’s heartbreaking when people have to give up their dogs, but some people have no choice due to economic or ...
Heartbroken senior dog surrendered after 10 years thinks cars passing by are his family — looking for a new home
It’s always heartbreaking when a dog is surrendered to a shelter, but it’s even more so when it’s an older ...
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 ...
Shelter dog "loses hope" after being returned three hours after being adopted — then gets a second chance
Every shelter dog dreams of finding a home of their own, and there’s nothing sweeter than the moment they finally ...
Pittie looks confused and heartbroken after being returned to shelter — now she's looking for a new home
It’s the best day of any shelter dog’s life when they get adopted, but sadly sometimes it doesn’t work out ...
Dog surrendered by owner just for barking too much — rescue gives him a second chance
It’s heartbreaking how some people abandon their dogs for the most trivial reasons, like minor health issues or because they’re ...
20-year-old dog surrendered to shelter by owners — but now he's getting a second chance
It’s always heartbreaking when people surrender their pets to shelters, but it’s especially sad when it’s a senior dog. These ...
Ralphie, 'fire breathing demon' from viral adoption post, returned to shelter for third time
For weeks, animal lovers across the country have followed the story of Raphie, a French bulldog who first went viral ...
Dog returned to shelter after four months because she wanted to sleep in owner's bed — now has a new home
Bringing home a shelter dog is a wonderful thing, but it’s a big responsibility. When you adopt a dog, you’re ...
Yorkie surrendered by owners who wanted him put down now looking for a home for Christmas
It’s Christmas time, and most people are looking forward to being with their families for the holidays. But it’s important ...
Senior dog surrendered by owners after 10 years gets adopted by new family
When you adopt a dog, you commit to loving them for the rest of their life. That includes giving them ...
Woman forced to surrender dog over $10,000 vet bill and can't get him back: 'Pay or surrender'
A trip to the vet turned into a nightmare for one woman, who was saddled with a whopping $10,000 bill ...