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.
Backyard puppy left to suffer because owner didn’t want to spend any money on him
A black Labrador retriever puppy had been surrendered by his owner on Friday. Sadly, with limited funding, the rural shelter had no money to provide dogs with veterinarian care and if not rescued within a 24-hour time limit, humane euthanasia would have been the only choice.
Dog Finds Forever Home Just Before Christmas After Spending 3+ Years In A Shelter
All animals deserve a loving, forever home. Sadly, there are thousands of animals in shelters waiting for their turn at a chance to live happily ever after. It’s quite heartbreaking – particularly around the holidays as no animal should have to spend Christmas alone in a shelter.
‘Roxy Was My Entire World,’ Army Veteran Honors Beloved PTSD Service Dog In Emotional Instagram Photos
Army infantry veteran Justin Tucker has lost his best friend Roxy, a PTSD service dog who had more than 4,000 followers on Instagram. Roxy, a pit bull, was declining in health after doctors discovered she had cancer. She was euthanized about four months after the diagnosis.
Family Reunited With Pit Bull 8 Years After He Was Stolen in a Home Invasion
The bond between pet and owner is often unbreakable. Many of us have felt that strong connection to our furry family members, and we know that we would do anything for them. Julia Nemeth felt the same way, as she never gave up on finding her missing part of the family.
Dog reunited with his owner 8 years after being taken during home invasion
A nine-year-old pooch has been reunited with his owner after eight years when he was taken from his home during a home invasion in Barberton, Ohio. The pit bull terrier mix named Junior and Julia Nemeth have happily been bonding again after their amazing reunion.
