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Shaking, Petrified Puppy Brought Out of His Shell By Fellow Shelter Dogs
Dakota was the least-adoptable puppy I have ever met. When I traveled to a nearby big city shelter to transfer some dogs into the rescue I work for – PAWS Shelter of Central Texas – I never imagined that I would leave with one of the most challenging cases I’ve dealt with in my 10 years of animal shelter work.
The Incredible Friendship Between A Boy And His Autism Service Dog
There is no friendship cuter than the friendship that exists between a kid and their dog. These friendships are rooted in such fierce love and loyalty, there is no breaking the bonds. They definitely are bonds that will carry on for many years. After all, dogs are great companions for kids – especially those who have special needs.
Family Dumps Paralyzed Dog Without Her Wheelchair
Angie is a 2-year-old cocker spaniel who was paralyzed. The way that she came about her injury was a mystery. It seemed that it would remain a mystery as her owners ended up surrendering her to the Miami-Dade Animal Services without further explanation.
Frightened pup clinging to volunteer will be euthanized unless someone can help her
At the Miami-Dade Animal Services, the photo of a frightened pup clinging to a volunteer continues to circulate on social media, hoping someone’s heart will melt when they see Flor and rush to the shelter to rescue her.
Overcrowded Texas shelter leads to life or death deadlines for two young dogs
At the Nueces County Animal Shelter in Texas, time is almost up for two young dogs described as long hair Dachshund mixes. Both dogs were surrendered by their owner – no explanation as to why the dogs were left at the shelter has been made available.
Owner devastated after her lost dog went to animal control and was put down on Christmas Day
A dog owner in Champaign County, Illinois, is devastated about the loss of her dog, who was put down at an animal control agency on Christmas Day. Monica Lopez’s dog, Dada, ran off on December 18 and wound up at an area animal control facility.
‘Jabba the Hutt’ puggle lost half her weight to become more adoptable
At the Stark County Humane Society in Louisville, Kentucky, a severely overweight puggle, who weighed nearly twice her healthy body weight, became an Instagram star and found a new home. Vet tech Meredith Wille has been a canine fitness trainer, and when she saw Bertha’s photo, she knew she just had to help.
Urgent rescue wanted for surrendered German shepherd with special needs
Blass is utterly beautiful, but is in need of urgent rescue from the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center in Columbus, Ohio. The shelter had planned to humanely euthanize this dog on New Year’s Eve, however his time has been “extended to approve new rescues.”
Charlotte shelter achieves 90% save rate and is now ‘no-kill’
The New Year 2021 brings good news to Charlotte, North Carolina lost, stray and unwanted pets. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Animal Care and Control (CMPD) has achieved a 90 percent save rate, which means they are now designated as a “no-kill” shelter.
Simba is so confused after being surrendered to shelter by person he loved most
At the East Valley Animal Shelter in California, Simba was brought in by his owner and surrendered on Wednesday afternoon. Maybe Simba thought he had been going for a ride to have a fun adventure with the person he loved?
Overweight bulldog brought to shelter to be euthanized: Vet denied request
At the Miami-Dade Animal Services, an overweight English bulldog was brought to the shelter on Christmas Eve by her owners who asked their dog be euthanized. Poor Juliet is overweight and has breathing problems; thankfully the shelter veterinarian examining the sweet dog denied the owners’ request.
K-9 police dog killed after vehicle he was in was struck by a drunk driver
A Boone County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officer was killed early Sunday morning after the vehicle he had been sitting in was struck by a drunk driver. According to a press release, the dog named Loki had been in the police SUV when Deputy Robert Rosenkranz initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 90.
