Last month, the discovery of a rescue puppy with a tail growing out of his forehead threw the Internet into a frenzy. The adorable unicorn puppy was taken in by Mac’s Mission, an animal rescue group in Missouri that focuses on dogs with special needs. They named him “Narwhal the Little Magical Furry Unicorn,” and
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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.
Through it all, Jeffery never lost his kind spirit. Pictures of Jeffery from two months ago are not pretty. The rescued Rhodesian Ridgeback mix was picked up by Suncoast Animal League in Palm Harbor, FL with severe burns covering his back. Vets don’t know for sure, but they suspect someone poured a boiling liquid over
‘Tis the season to celebrate shelter dogs! With more than 60 dogs currently living at Cheshire Dogs Home, shelter staff knows a lot of them won’t have a home for the holidays. There are dogs of all ages and breeds, and they’re all waiting patiently for the right family to change their lives. Some have
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
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
At only 10 years old, Evan B. has already learned a valuable life lesson. He knows that you don’t need to be rich, or even out of school, to make an important impact on the world. Evan has learned that all you really need is a little kindness…and maybe a book. This wise 10-year-old from
With only a few months to live, a rescue pit bull named Eddie is finally getting the love he has always deserved. He was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, but his friends at Mikey’s Chance Canine Rescue want his final days to be more than perfect. To make that happen, they created a
The process of finding a rescue dog the perfect home is never simple. There’s a lot that goes into making a good match, and not every dog is right for every family. For a paralyzed dog named Bandit, getting adopted was especially difficult. In five and a half years, Bandit was adopted three times. But
After an epic Super Bowl comeback, the Kansas City Chiefs took to the field to celebrate their momentous win. The new champions hugged and cheered, but that’s not all they did to commemorate their achievement. Chiefs’ defensive tackle, Derrick Nnadi, used the opportunity to send an important message about animal welfare. He paid the adoption
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
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
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a big sloppy kiss from a lovable rescue dog. This month is all about the love, and the cuties waiting for homes at Brandywine Valley SPCA are dressed for the occasion. As Pennsylvania’s first no kill, open admission animal shelter, BVSPCA is