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Shelter Dog Marie Hopes It Will Be Her Turn For A “Freedom Ride” Soon
Patience is a virtue, and 5-year-old shelter dog Marie has been more than patient. For the past 140 days, she has watched countless dogs find their forever homes and patiently waits by her kennel door for her chance.
Senior Hound Adopted After Waiting 7 Years At North Carolina Shelter
Mitch arrived as an emaciated stray dog seven years ago at Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter in Jackson County, North Carolina. They never gave up hope that one day he would find a loving home.
Petite, Puppy-Like Orah is a Gem of a Dog that Would Love to Be Your Companion
Meet Orah! Orah is a pretty lady who came to Pima Animal Care Center as a stray. She was cruising around Tucson, Arizona, with a few of her pals, but with the summer heat and the monsoons rolling in, it was time to find some shelter.
Couple Drives Over 18 Hours To Adopt Shelter Dog From New Orleans
The shelter shared, “Our Adoption Center will be undergoing construction and we currently have 145 dogs in our care. We will lose 22 of our dog condos leaving us with 22 fewer spaces for the animals.
Homeless Pittie Smiles At Everyone He Meets Hoping They’ll Adopt Him
Abandoned in a courtyard in New York, Donnie wandered alone for two days, unsure of where to go. When he was finally rescued and brought to the Animal Care Center (ACC) in Brooklyn, the sweet pup…
Tiny Dog Grieving Loss Of Best Friend Snuggles Up To Toy That Looks Just Like Him
Some friendships are so special, nothing can come in their way. That’s the kind of connection a little Chihuahua named Tiny Tim had with his Great Pyrenees brother, Big Ben. The two met in 2016 when Tim joined…
Shelter Dog Snuggles Plush Sloth While She Waits For A Loving Forever Home
Meet Jane — a 6-year-old border collie mix whose life has been challenging from the very beginning. Born as a stray in 2017, she was rescued alongside her mom and siblings by the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana (HSNWLA) just a few hours after her birth.
Maine Sheriff’s Office Saves Senior Dog Nearly Frozen To Death And Reunites Her With Owner
A senior dog was let outside by her elderly owner on the night of February 24th to go to the bathroom, but never returned. The concerned owner waited up all night hoping her beloved dog would come home. Early in the morning of February 25th…
Adoptable and Adorable Fran Needs a Strong Pack Leader to Take Charge in Her Life
Say hello to Fran, a sweet, pudgy girl interviewing for a forever family. She’s a 5-year-old Lab mix who, while petite in stature, is working on regaining her girlish figure. It’s hard when you love to eat, right? Other things
Senior Dog Abandoned at Shelter Lives Out Last Days with a Bucket List
Biggs is a senior dog with an unclear age. He’s thought to be 10 or older, but no one is sure. What is clear is that he ended up at a shelter, a tough fate for a pooch his age. He was saved from death row, though, and is spending…
A Reddit Video Gains the Attention of the Internet Due to the Hilarious Copycat Behavior of This Dog
In every generation, language evolves, and people keep adding various terms to the dictionary. New words are coined and eventually become widely used and can be easily understood by the masses. One of the most interesting words…
Missing Dog Finds Her Way Back To The Shelter And Rings The Doorbell
I think that most of us are aware that dogs are intelligent, but some dogs take intelligence to the next level. That was true in Texas when a recently adopted dog went missing but knew just what to do to get rescued again. After the husky mix, Bailey, went missing on January 29, her family was in a full-out panic.
Dog Brothers Hug Each Other After Being Dumped In High-Kill Shelter
Texas is notorious for its high-kill animal shelters, and getting placed in one as a dog with medical needs or of a certain breed is a near-certain death sentence. Two dogs, Apollo and Adonis, found themselves in that situation when their owner dumped them at a high-kill shelter.
Shelter Dog Smiles Every Time Someone Calls Her Pretty
Ivory is a one-year-old pit bull mix that is looking for a loving home with older children or with her being the only child. She is as sweet as she looks and has been patiently waiting for someone to adopt her at Animal Care Centers of NYC.