After experiencing the loss of dog Hayden who had special needs, Tracey Fowler of Vermont continues to provide a loving home to dogs with disabilities.
Adoption
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.
As social distancing takes full effect, animal shelters across the country want to share an important message. In an effort to protect their staff and volunteers, many shelters have made the difficult decision to close their doors. This will have a significant impact on how we continue to care for hundreds of thousands of rescued
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
PetSmart is a store for everything your pet might need. The company was founded in 1992, and it now has over 1,000 stores across the United States. Its slogan is “anything for pets.” The idea is that by creating an environment where all the animals are treated well, you can provide a home to a
Girard Borough Police Officer Nick Spurgeon says he cares about animals as if they were his children. He treats his dog named Louie with love and respect, and he has a special place in his heart for rescue dogs. So when he responded to a call about a hurt pit bull puppy, he knew right
UPDATE: Chesterfield County Animal Shelter has announced ALL dogs have made it home for the holidays!! There’s no place like home for the holidays, and one Virginia police officer wants every adoptable dog to feel that Christmas spirit. There are only three dogs left at Chesterfield County Animal Shelter, and Colonel Jeffrey Katz has generously
At only four months old, a hound puppy named Copper has already seen the worst of the world. This sweet boy was taken in by Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida, and it was obvious he needed help. His two front paws were painfully swollen, and his ribs showed after what must have been weeks
Internet superstar, best friend, and all-around good girl–Marnie the Dog has passed away. The famous Shih Tzu’s mom, Shirley Braha, announced the devastating loss to Marnie’s Instagram followers on Saturday. The message says that after 18 years of life, Marnie died “painlessly and peacefully” at home. The dog world has lost a beautiful soul, but
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
When a litter of five puppies came to KC Pet Project in Kansas City, it didn’t take long for four of those adorable babies to find new homes. They were happy and playful, and everything you’d expect adorable puppies to be. Puppy number five, however, was a little different. Diagnosed with a rare condition called
Animal rescuers from Lone Star Dog Ranch & Dog Ranch Rescue in Texas are calling what happened between a mama Corgi and four newborn Lab puppies “magical.’ After the Lab puppies’ mother died shortly after giving birth, shelter staff was faced with a serious problem. They were prepared to bottle feed the babies by hand,
When an Old English Sheepdog named Arlo was surrendered to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London, his long fur was incredibly matted. It was so bad, the poor pup regularly walked into walls and door frames because he couldn’t see. His previous family surrendered him to Battersea hoping to give him a better life,












