Adoption

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,

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 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

Bo isn’t exactly your average rescue dog. Weighing in at an impressive 150 pounds, this Mastiff and Akita mix has a special skill. He knows his basic commands, like “sit” and “paw,” but his real showstopper is a little more…unique. Bo used his talents as a window washer to make a name for himself at