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Senior shelter cat sits in “Free” basket, hoping someone will give him a home

All shelter animals dream of the day someone will come and adopt them — and to improve their chances, sometimes they’ll do some surprising things to stand out and get noticed. Like one clever senior ...

Cat named ‘Gumby’ born with severely deformed legs doesn’t let anything hold him back — now he has a new home

All shelter animals deserve a loving home, even if they look a little different. Animals with differences and disabilities need families who will love them just the way they are. That was the case for ...

One of the late Jimmy Buffett’s final songs is all about his love for dogs — listen here

The music world lost one of its most one-of-a-kind stars this year when Jimmy Buffett died at the age of 76. Known for classic songs like “Margaritaville” and his island lifestyle, Buffett was a beloved ...

“A**hole” dog gets adopted after hilariously honest shelter post goes viral

Animal shelters often try to get the word out about their adoptable dogs; they’ll share social media posts with glowing descriptions of the pet’s best qualities to entice people into giving them a home. But ...

Billy Joel adopts rescue dog from shelter: “Now he is part of our family”

It’s always heartwarming to see celebrities adopting rescue dogs, setting a good example for their fans to “adopt, not shop.” Recently, music legend Billy Joel became the latest star to bring home an adorable rescue ...

Woman adopts dog who has been in shelter for 7 years — gets remarkable sign that it’s meant to be

All shelter dogs dream of finding their forever home, some wait years before getting adopted. Sometimes it takes time to find just the right new owner. When one woman visited a shelter and met a ...

5-year-old dog was shelter’s longest resident — finally gets adopted after 1,000 days

Every dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. Some animals wait months or even years to get adopted out, and some even have the sad distinction of being ...

Neglected dog arrived at shelter nearly starved to death — now he’s living his best life

Some animals arrive at shelters in heartbreaking condition, but with a little love their lives can totally turn around. That was the case for one neglected dog, who was found nearly starving to death, but ...

Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o adopts shelter cat after break-up: “Yoyo is saving me”

Rescuing an animal is one of the best things you can do. Even the biggest celebrities have had their lives change by bringing home a shelter pet. Recently, Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o became the latest celeb ...

Shelter dog goes viral for striking resemblance to ‘Animal Crossing’ character

It’s always fun to see a dog who looks just like a fictional character — we’ve seen dogs that look like Batman, Zorro and Snoopy. Recently, one dog went viral for her striking resemblance to ...