Adoption

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

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.

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

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

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

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

High school senior Ashley Boone knows that for many rescue dogs, adoption isn’t the happily ever after they truly deserve. A large percentage of adopted shelter dogs end up back where they started because they lack basic obedience and behavioral training. This cycle of being in and out of shelters can seriously affect a dog’s

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

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