Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco, CA takes in over one thousand senior dogs every year. They do everything they can for each of those individual lives, and one of those special dogs is Watson. Surrendered to the shelter after his owner passed away, this English Mastiff found himself in a difficult situation. Thanks
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If you have decided not to buy your next dog from a pet shop or breeder, this category provides the information you need to navigate the complex and rewarding process of adopting an animal. Learn about the organizations and programs that offer adoption services. Familiarize yourself with the facts you should consider when adopting a shelter/rescue animal. You will even find information on programs for specific breeds of dogs. This category of Barkspot is a must for anyone looking to give a displaced dog a new home with a loving family.
Lucky Puppy Rescue in Florida is home to dozens of adult dogs and puppies all year-round. The non-profit dog rescue takes in about 1,000 dogs every year, and their number one goal is finding each of those innocent lives a loving home. While they’re always in need of donations and volunteers, this holiday season has
Adopting a new furry friend is like bringing home a new baby, except bringing home a new dog to other pets or children doesn't always go quite as well.
When adopting a dog, know the available resources to find the best dog for you. This article guides you in selecting the best place to adopt a pet.
Bonita is FINALLY going home! With all the sad news stories taking up our feeds, this is exactly what we want to see so close to the holidays. Bonita spent over 500 days at the Niagara SPCA in New York. She was the shelter’s longest resident, but all that waiting has paid off. She just
Every adoption is special, but when a 13-year-old dog named Marley left Michiana Humane Society for the last time, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. Shelter staff waved off the senior pit bull while holding handmade signs and playing kazoos. They celebrated Marley’s adoption knowing he was on his way to a great
In an emotional celebration complete with red carpet and a crown, the Marion-Grant County Humane Society’s second longest resident finally left the building. Sandi, a 12-year-old pit bull-boxer mix, had been at the shelter for six long years. She was there longer than any employee, but the senior dog’s waiting has finally paid off. Sandi
Two terrier-mix puppies named Star and Denver are stealing hearts everywhere they go. The three-month-old siblings are undeniably cute, but their story isn’t only about their good looks. The female puppy, Star, is both blind and deaf. Her disabilities will lead to life challenges, but her brother, Denver, has decided to do something about it.
With most of the country still in lockdown mode, California animal shelters are experiencing an unexpected problem—they’re running out of animals. Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary in Sacramento told news agencies that their dog adoptions have quadrupled since the spring stay-at-home order, and they’re not the only ones who have happily reached record adoption numbers. Most
After Super Bowl champion Derrick Nnadi stepped up to pay the adoption fees for dogs in Kansas City, Coors Light decided to join the party. The big brewing company announced on Tuesday that they’re joining the effort to help rescue dogs find new homes. From now until February 21, Coors Light will reimburse adopters up
With so many rescue dogs in shelters and not enough space to go around, shelters across the country are thinking up creative ways to attract new adopters. Manatee County Animal Services in Florida got the bright idea to combine their shelter pets with one of America’s favorite past times–beer. They partnered with MotorWorks Brewing to
Niagara SPCA in upper New York recently welcomed a new member into their family of rescue dogs. A good Samaritan found Yukon huddled and freezing in the Love Canal area of Niagara Falls. Thought to be a Husky, the obviously neglected dog had patches of missing fur and frostbite on his paws. No one knows