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“Bucket List Dog” Cuts Ribbon at Shelter Where He Was First Adopted
We heard back from Thomas Neil Rodriguez, aka DJ Neil Armstrong, who told us that Poh, the pup he’s been taking on a Bucket...
A Whopping 5,200 Shelter Pets Were Adopted in One Weekend Event
Over the weekend, an incredible 5,277 shelter pets found homes in a multi-state adoption event orchestrated by Maddie’s Fund, named for a cherished miniature...
“Fospice” Gives Terminally Ill Shelter Dogs Chance at a Happy Ending
Thanks to "Fospice" (think foster + hospice), a program run by Foster Dogs, a lucky select few elderly or terminally ill dogs like Biscuit are...
Pit Bull Love Prompts Autistic Teen to Kiss Mom for First Time
Evidence that Pit Bulls are actually incredibly sweet just keeps piling up.
When Amanda Granados adopted Roxy the Pit Bull from a Los Angeles animal shelter,...
Lonely Veteran Finds New Friend in a Four-Legged “Battle Buddy”
Since leaving the army, Chris's days have been--well, lonely. Like many veterans, Chris missed the camaraderie and closeness of his fellow soldiers.
Chris thought perhaps a...
Amputated After Frostbite, Dog Walks Anew with 4 Prosthetic Legs
Second chances should always be this sweet.
Brutus, a two-year-old Rottweiler and a quadruple-amputee, is currently living a frisky life, thanks to Orthopets Denver and...
‘Wheely’ Cute Rescue Pups Roll Down 5th Ave in NYC Easter Parade
New York City’s favorite roll-models are getting ready to take Fifth Avenue in Sunday’s Easter Parade, putting their best wheels forward to raise awareness...
Coffee With Cats: America’s First Cat Cafe Opens In Oakland
Cat Town Café – the nation’s first permanent cat café – is now open in downtown Oakland to serve coffee and promote feline adoptions.
Cat...
Semper Fido: Dog Goes From Freeway to Shelter to Veteran’s Loving Arms
When Best Friends Animal Society staff members pulled a pretty, golden-colored pit bull terrier mix from a busy Los Angeles city shelter, no one...
‘Friends’ 20th Anniversary Spawns Real-Life Central Perk Coffee Shop
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of NBC's “Friends,” Warner Bros. is opening a replica of the trendy coffee shop featured in many of the...
Ralph Lauren Uses Rescue Dogs in Fashion Spread
For the first time, Ralph Lauren is featuring shelter dogs in its fashion advertising, showing off its line of fall accessories alongside adorable rescue...
Boy With Mental Retardation Improves Life for Homeless Pets
A young man in Tennessee doesn't let autism or mental challenges stop him from living a full life -- and helping others less fortunate...
Teaching Dogs to Drive Mini Coopers in Bid to Find Adoptive Homes
Every year, the SPCA needs to find homes for thousands of dogs that have been abused, abandoned, or just forgotten. The dogs may be...
Dog-lovers Flock to NJ Shelter to Adopt 63 Shih Tzus Rescued From Breeder
Friday and Saturday were busy days at a once-abandoned warehouse -- now the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter -- as rescued Shih Tzus were adopted...
City Tries to Curb Panhandling With Puppies and Stipends
When it comes to tackling San Francisco's entrenched panhandling problem, City Hall has tried just about everything: laws banning sitting on sidewalks, teams of...
Dog Nobody Wanted is Honored as National Lifesaving Hero
Three years ago, Bear was a 100-pound Shiloh German shepherd nobody wanted at a Texas shelter. Monday, he was given the 30th National Hero...
Humane Society Pairs Problem Pups With Prisoners
California inmates are helping correct the behavior problems of shelter dogs, a therapeutic exercise that benefits both convicts and canines.
Dogs described as having "limited...
Soldiers Team Up With Shelter Dogs in Operation Heroes & Hounds
Operation Heroes & Hounds gives injured or traumatized members of the U.S. armed forces the chance to work with shelter dogs. Using a positive,...
US Dairy Producers Sign Agreement to Cut Greenhouse Gases From Cows
At the U.N. climate talks yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate adoption of innovative manure-to-energy projects...
It was Difficult Mentoring Gus But I’m Glad I Did
Was I ever glad to get home. The day was spent walking dogs outside during a Wisconsin ice and sleet storm. My clothes were...