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No more pets: California shelter runs out of adoptable animals

All over the country an interesting trend has begun to take shape, animal shelters have started to clear out. And no, I’m not talking about the fact that for the most part people are no ...

Dog is abandoned by owner, wrongly believing she might spread COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted all of our lives, and it’s also had many effects on animals, from pets to wildlife. Some of these effects have been positive: elephants have been freed from giving ...

Busch is giving three months of free beer to anyone who adopts or fosters a shelter dog

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced everyone to self-isolate and stay in their homes. It can make you go a little stir-crazy, so it’s important to focus on the little joys around the house, like your ...

Florida dog racing tracks shut down — now thousands of greyhounds are in need of homes

Greyhound racing was once a popular pastime, but it’s increasingly come under fire for the harsh conditions the dogs have to live in. These greyhounds are bred to race and live their lives confined to ...

Owner flees state because of coronavirus and leaves behind his ‘super sweet’ dog

While many across the country are falling ill, suffering a change in their economic status, or attempting to escape a coronavirus hotspot, animal shelters are seeing the number of homeless pets increase. But there is ...

Robert Irwin posts selfie with his ‘self-isolation buddy,’ a giant tortoise

The coronavirus pandemic has shaken all of our lives, and we’re all continuing to stay indoors in self-isolation. It’s a bleak situation, but many people have taken solace in animals—from the wildlife enjoying the quiet ...

Dog abandoned because of his ‘imperfections,’ but finds a family who loves him the way he is

All dogs are beautiful on the inside and deserve love, even if they’re not conventionally cute. Some dogs just have a “unique appearance” but are still good friendly dogs. But apparently one family didn’t see ...

Woman rescues bald, burnt-looking puppy, and the transformation reveals her beautiful fur

All dogs are worthy of love no matter what they look like. But sometimes, with the right love and care, an ugly duck can turn into a swan, revealing a beauty no one saw before. ...

NFL player accused of abandoning dog after she was found on the side of the road

It’s always heartbreaking to find an abandoned dog left to fend for itself, but one case took a shocking turn when it was discovered the dog belonged to a professional football player. In December, a ...

Poor dog was found abandoned and tied to gate — now police are after the culprit

It’s always unbelievable how cruelly some people can abandon their pets, leaving them scared and alone with no certain future. One heartbreaking image shows the impact this abandonment can have on a poor dog — ...