Dogs are such beautiful, friendly creatures that it’s very hard to imagine why anyone would want to cause them harm or put them in danger. And yet sadly dog fighting is still a real problem. ...
It’s always heartbreaking when people surrender their pets to shelters. Some people simply change their minds after adopting, or realize it’s too much work, and ditch their dogs without caring. But other times, people have ...
Back in August 2016, the cross-country running team at St. Joseph High School in Santa Maria, California decided they’d like to invite their local shelter dogs along for a run. And the staff at Santa Barbara County Animal ...
All shelter dogs are waiting to be adopted by a loving family—but it can be hard for some to find the right home, especially pets with disabilities. These animals require a little extra care and ...
At any given moment there are thousands of cats and dogs around the country living in shelters. We hope that they all find their forever homes, but in the meantime they can all use some ...
Having a dog is a big commitment. They’re like family, and you have to be ready to take care of them throughout their lives no matter what. Sadly, some owners just abandon their pets in ...
A Florida brewery’s campaign was meant to bring awareness to shelter pets and perhaps raise some money for a local shelter, but instead it united a long lost pup with her owner. On January 19, ...
It’s always better to adopt a pet rather than buy one from a breeder or pet shop. You’re giving a new life for an animal who’s been waiting for a home, helping to clear shelters, ...
All dogs are beautiful in their own way, but some have a very unique look that makes them, let’s say, not classically handsome. It’s on the inside that counts, but unfortunately, many of these dogs ...
It’s great when someone decides to adopt a pet from a shelter, but it’s a decision that should not be made lightly. When you adopt it should be a lifelong commitment—no one wants to see ...