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Senior dog finally finds forever home after 11 years in shelter

Every shelter dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. The heartbreaking reality is that some dogs wait nearly their entire lives before being adopted. That was the case ...

Adopted dog returned to the shelter 30 minutes later for being “too big” — now looking for a new home

It’s every shelter dog’s dream to find their forever home, but sadly some dogs are returned to the shelter shortly after being adopted, often for arbitrary reasons. Like a dog named S’mores, who was returned ...

Matt Damon shares remarkable story about cat he rescued from Costa Rican jungle: “He’s like Arnold Schwarzenegger”

We love celebrities who love animals. It’s always heartwarming to hear about celebs who opened their hearts to animals in need, and the incredible stories they have about their pets. Recently, Matt Damon opened up ...

Bronze statue of iconic Boston Marathon dog Spencer unveiled along race route, year after dog’s death

For years, runners of the Boston Marathon were cheered on from the sidelines by a friendly, familiar face: a golden retriever named Spencer, who became a beloved fixture of the annual race, holding a “Boston ...

Police respond to call about a dog on the loose — hear cries coming from a ditch and realize dog is a “Hero”

Dogs are such smart and protective animals; they’ll often jump into action and get help when they sense their owner is in danger. That was the case recently, when a dog named “Hero” lived up ...

K9 police dog tracks down missing 3-year-old in the woods and gets him home safe — thank you

K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They have amazing senses that humans lack, allowing them to do important tasks like tracking down missing people. Recently, one K9 dog named Midnight saved ...

Apartment complex introduces unusual plan to get people to pick up their dog’s poop — residents aren’t happy

If you own a dog, it’s your responsibility to clean up after them — especially picking up their waste during walks. It’s a basic, common courtesy that ensures your neighbors don’t accidentally step in dog ...

Husky spent 676 days in the shelter — then he sees a familiar face from his past

Every shelter dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it can take some a very long time. That was the case for a dog named Matt, who spent 676 days in the shelter being ...

Rescue raccoon named Louie triumphs in 2024 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts — congrats

Easter is coming up, and for many people the holiday is synonymous with Cadbury Creme Eggs, the classic chocolate candies that are a staple of Easter baskets everywhere. The Cadbury Eggs are known as much ...

Woman rescues baby animal from trash bin just in time — raises him to be a full-grown beauty

You never know when an animal will come into your life and change everything. One animal rescuer discovered a tiny creature in a garbage bin, it led to a years-long friendship. Marianne Wik has been ...