Adoption
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4.6K25 Benefits of Adopting an Adult Pet
by Angela Marcus, co-founder of GetYourPet.com There are few things more adorable than a puppy or kitten, so it makes sense that...
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3.3KVirginia Shelter Dog Films Scenes for ‘Wonder Woman’ Sequel
A Virginia shelter dog may soon be signing PAWtographs after filming scenes for the highly anticipated Wonder Woman sequel. Shelter dog, Blue...
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9.2KPregnant Dog Walks Into Fire Station to Deliver 8 Puppies
A central Florida fire station didn’t have their own firehouse dog – until a pregnant pup wandered into the station and changed...
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4.0KScuba Divers Rescue Dog Spotted Several Miles Offshore
There are countless reasons SCUBA divers gear up and head out into the open water. One of the most exhilarating among them...
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5.9KRescued From a Burn Pit, Soldier Fights to Bring Dog Home With Him
May is National Military Appreciation Month, making it a great time to do something for those who help protect the nation. There’s...
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5.1KTop 7 Tips for Adopting a Dog (And a New Way to Find Your Future Furry Family!)
Of the estimated 7.5 million pets entering animal shelters every year, more than 2.5 million are former family pets that were surrendered,...
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7.4K16 Easy Ways to Help Your Local Animal Shelter
A vast majority of animal shelters and rescue organizations depend almost entirely on the generosity of donors and volunteers to do the...
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Adopted Dog Surrendered to the Shelter for Being “Too Nice”
Last October, 4-year old Helena was adopted by a family that Fulton County Animal Services hoped would give her the life she...
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5.2K1The Essential Guide to Raising a Puppy
If you think your family is ready for a puppy, this guide will equip you with simple, clear, and effective information on...
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11.8K1Grateful Shelter Dog Insists on ‘Holding Hands’ on Ride to Foster Home
When a frightened dog ended up in a Tennessee shelter after her owner died, the grateful pup insisted on holding hands with...
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‘Unadoptable’ Dog Becomes Washington’s First Deaf Drug Detection Dog
A Florida animal control official had deemed him unadoptable, but a dog trainer for Washington state’s Department of Corrections saw something special...
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A Dog Show for the Underdogs: Hallmark Channel’s ‘American Rescue Dog Show’
Finally – a dog show for the underdogs! Tune in to the Hallmark Channel tonight to watch rescued dogs from around the...
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Woman Unknowingly Adopts the Dog She Was Forced to Give Up as a Child
When a Pennsylvania mom decided to adopt a rescue dog, one pup in particular caught her eye. An 11-year old Pomeranian/Poodle mix...
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Dogs are Good for Depression. Rescue Dogs are GREAT.
When I was 27, I climbed to the roof of a six-story building with every intention of jumping. I’m still not sure...
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Senior Dog Finds Happiness After 15 Years on a Chain
After 15 years spent at the end of a chain in his backyard, senior dog Bear is finally living the good life...
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Dog Suffers Severe Burns, Fights for Life After Colored with Human Hair Dye
A tiny Maltese suffered severe burns and had to fight for her life when her former family used human hair dye to...
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Woman’s Dog Adoption Application Denied Because of Her Age
A potential adopter hoping to rescue a 1-year old Yorkie-mix from Wisconsin-based Fluffy Dog Rescue says her application was denied because of...
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Dog Walked 20 Miles to Return to the Family that Gave Her Up – Twice!
When her family moved away and decided they could no longer keep her, 6-year old Great Pyrenees mix, Cathleen, set out – not...
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Baltimore City Council to Consider Citywide Ban on Retail Puppy, Kitten Sales
The Baltimore City Council will meet this evening to discuss and consider a citywide ban on the sale of puppies and kittens...
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Ask the Trainer: Training Tips for your New Puppy
Now that the holidays are behind us, children are going back to school, and parents are back to work, what happens to...
