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Man Has No Idea How Long He Will Have To Stay In This Animal Shelter
French humorist, Rémi Gaillard, announced that he had a creative way to bring attention to the adoptable animals living in animal shelters – he is going to live like they do for as long as he has t…
Mystery Benefactor Leaves $8,000 in Animal Shelter’s Donation Box
Staff at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA are used to seeing people deposit spare change in the donation drop box at their Neely Cat Center. But they couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw a t…
Scared Dog Wakes Up Rescuer In Middle Of Night To Thank Her
Rescuing animals can be rewarding, just ask Kimberley Slown. Slown has rescued hundreds of dogs with her organization Arrow Dog Rescue. This past week, Slown brought home a beat up dog named Niya. …
This Poor Baby Was Stuffed Into A Tiny Cat Crate And Abandoned Outside Of A Shelter
Stories of animal abuse never fail to shock and disgust me, and I’m sure the same is true for you.
We all want so badly to believe that at some point, it will finally stop happening. But sadly, …
People Want My Best Friend, But No One Wants Me
Beatrice and Rocko make an adorable pair, as mismatched as they may be. When they were dumped at the shelter,
all they had left was each other. Many have tried to adopt Beatrice (the littl…
There Is Dog’s Paradise And It Is Called “The Land Of The Strays”
“Land of the Strays” is a privately funded, volunteer-run organization in Costa Rica with over 900 dogs ready for adoption. The dogs roam free and any visitor can play with them. There is also no p…
Dog Found with Both Eyes Damaged Gets Forever Home
To say that Ashton was in a bad way when was he was found and rescued is an understatement. He was brought into an animal shelter with both of his eyes basically popped out of their sockets, and s…
Shelter Dog Doesn’t Want To Go Back To The Shelter After A Volunteer Takes Him For An Outing
Can you imagine what it must be like for a dog living in a shelter?
It must be a lonely life, even if there are volunteers who give you some love every now and then, the dogs must be craving for…
These Kids Read To Shelter Dogs And The Benefits Are Amazing!
Young people from ages 6 to 15 can volunteer. They receive 10 hours of training to learn how to interact with the animals (under supervision, of course). The kids are also taught how to read import…
Pit Bulls Are the New Breed of Police Dogs
Pit Bulls have had a bad reputation and people swear they are the most dangerous dog breed ever, but this statement isn’t even remotely true. We’ve grown used to seeing German shepherds and Belgian…
Veterinarian Eats in Kennel to Comfort Scared Shelter Dog
Dr. Andy Mathis of Granite Hills Animal Care in Elberton, Georgia has a very interesting way of helping to calm anxious shelter dogs. He actually gets into the kennels and eats with them. He hope…
A Deaf Dog In The Shelter Finds Her Forever Home With Someone Who Understands Her Language.
Dogs are forced to live in shelters on a consistent basis and while it may certainly beat life on the street, this is not to say that it is ever easy for them. Being cooped up inside for much of th…
From Sleeping On The Shelter Floor To Finding A Forever Home: Rush’s Adoption Tale
Every morning, a 1-year-old pit bull named Rush made his bed at the Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals shelter. Staff members at the shelter loved Rush’s daily routine and …
Shelter Reunites A War Veteran With His Two Beloved Dogs
When Joshua returned home from Afghanistan, the air force veteran suffered from terrible nightmares and other PTSD symptoms. After seven months of struggling, Josh needed a fresh start in Californi…