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
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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.
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
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
Why You Should Consider Adopting a Schnoodle If you’re looking into dog adoption, here’s why you should consider adopting a schnoodle. These hypoallergenic teddy bears make excellent family dogs, they’re incredibly affectionate, easily adapt to homes that already have other animals, and they come in varying sizes so you can adopt the schnoodle–whether it be
Home2Suites by Hilton in D’Iberville, Mississippi is often a home away from home for the area’s military personnel and other travelers. They offer long-term stays near the Mississippi coast along with sought-after amenities like in-suite kitchens and free breakfast. Facebook Out of all those hotel perks, Director of Sales Teresa Johnston wanted to offer guests
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
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
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,
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
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
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,