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Shelter dog with aggressive form of cancer finds home to spend last months of his life

Like many who just want the absolute best for animals, the Humane Society of Central Texas has one goal they operate under, “Every animal that comes into our shelter leaves through adoption, foster, or rescue.” ...

Abandoned shelter dog thinks her owners have returned for her — but they were there for another dog

It’s always upsetting when people give up on their pets and abandon them to the shelter… but it’s infuriating when people abandon them just to make room for a “better” dog. In one shocking incident, ...

Firefighter comes to the rescue of mangey abandoned dog — then decides to adopt her himself

It’s always inspiring when police officers and firefighters help to save animals in need. But sometimes they go above and beyond by finding them a place to live. That was the case for one firefighter, ...

‘Game of Thrones’ star donates $62,000 to her local shelter to help during COVID-19

The social distancing regulations put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every business and industry, and animal shelters are no exception. These shelters have been working with limited staff but still have ...

Pop star Billie Eilish fosters pit bulls during quarantine — and decides to adopt one herself

For the past few weeks we’ve all been staying home because of the coronavirus pandemic. But as many people have found out, nothing helps you get through self-isolation like having a good dog by your ...

Mourning dogs comfort each other after their owner dies to save them

We all know how hard it can be to lose a pet, but it’s also devastating for an animal to lose its owner. In addition to the emotional impact, an owner’s passing means they need ...

Poor dog lost both her owners to COVID-19 — now she’s looking for a new home

The COVID-19 pandemic has made a massive impact on every part of society, including on animal shelters. Many have seen an increase in adoptions, while a few dogs have been abandoned out of fears they ...

Animal shelter clears shelves, finds homes for every adoptable pet during coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted business operations around the world, and animal shelters are no exception. Because of social distancing regulations, all of these shelters are operating with minimal staff, and they’ve been making an ...

Owner abandons pit bull by tying them to a tree as they flee from the coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has changed all of our lives, and it’s changed the way we think about our pets. For many people, it’s made them appreciate their dogs and cats all the more—they’re the perfect ...

Shelter dog always reaches paw out from kennel, just wanting to be touched

It can be lonely for a dog in an animal shelter, living in confinement and just waiting for a forever home. All these dogs just want to be loved—and one dog shows just how these ...