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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
UPDATE: We have a winner! Cadbury announced on March 24 that Lt. Dan is officially this year’s Cadbury Easter Bunny! The sweet two-legged dog posted on Instagram to thank the thousands of people that came together to vote for him. Isn’t he just the cutest Easter bunny? https://www.instagram.com/p/B-HjBPnnKJF/ Original Article 3/5/2020 Easter just wouldn’t be
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