Adoption
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5.4K2San Francisco Law Bans the Sale of Non-Rescue Dogs & Cats from Pet Stores
In an effort to put an end to inhumane “puppy mill” breeding operations, San Francisco officials passed a law that permanently bans the...
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Dog Surrendered to Shelter With Heartbreaking Note from a Kid that Loved Him
When a family in Utah made the tough decision to surrender their dog, Rhino Lightning, to a local shelter, a young child made...
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Stray Dog Leads Long-Haul Trucker to Injured Rabbit Along Florida Highway
An Ohio truck driver passing through Florida stopped to rescue a stray dog alongside the highway and ended up saving an unlikely pair...
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After 7 Years of Hell, Abused Dog is Finally Rescued
Every dog deserves a happy life with a loving family, but that’s not what they all get. Some people, however, set out...
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Pregame Warmup: Fun Facts About Puppy Bowl XIII (This Sunday!)
This Sunday, February 5th is an exciting day for football fans and puppy lovers alike when Animal Planet blows the whistle on their 13th...
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Dog Rescued from Korean Dog Meat Farm Learns to Lay Down to Sleep
After spending her life in a cage, packed alongside other dogs destined to be slaughtered and sold for their meat, one special...
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After 15 Years Tethered to a Chain, Senior Dog is Finally Free
A senior dog in Suffolk County, New York is waking up to a whole new life this morning, one that is comforting,...
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You’ve Decided You Want to Adopt… What’s Next?
Deciding you are ready to add a furry companion to your life is a very exciting time, but can also be overwhelming...
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Animal Rescue Getting Outdoor Dogs Off Chains & Into Heated Dog Houses for Free
One year ago, a community was rocked by an image of a frozen dog that was posted on social media by an...
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What Happens When You Mix 4,000 Tennis Balls with 2 Rescue Dogs? Inspiration!
It all started with a dog named Everything and an owner looking for a special way to honor his very best friend...
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21.7KIncredible 6-Year Old Girl Rescues Dog On the Run for Months
After two months on the run and countless attempts by adults to capture her, it was a 6-year old dog lover that...
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Detroit Family Moves Away, Leaving Injured Dog at the Curb With Trash
When a Detroit, Michigan family moved away from their west side home, they left their beautiful dog behind, waiting in a pile...
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8.7KMeaningful Puppy Training: Learning Skills for Life
Why Train Puppies? Go to any dog trainer’s website and you’ll find a discussion of why it is important to train puppies....
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16.3KCalifornia Woman Charged With Abuse After Neglecting to Treat Dog’s 42-Pound Tumor
Misdemeanor animal cruelty charges have been filed against Newport Coast, California woman Sherri Haughton after, authorities say, she dropped a 7-year old...
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37.0K1Meet Cleo & Skye: These Great Dane Girls Have Been Looking for Families for 2.5 Years!
Three years ago, two gorgeous Great Dane girls came into this world born deaf & blind after an irresponsible backyard breeder bred two Harlequin...
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10.2KRescued by the Rescued: How My Rescue Dog Helps My Recovery From Alcoholism
My rescue dog is not only a reminder of my recovery from alcoholism, but also an extension of it. -Christopher Dale In...
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16.7K4Despicable Dog Owners Leave Their Own Dog at the Shelter While They Adopt Another
A heartbreaking video posted to Facebook by a worker at the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Center shows a German...
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8.6KWATCH: Heartwarming Rescue and Journey of a Pregnant Little Dog Hiding Under a Shopping Cart
When Annie and volunteers from Rescue From the Hart received a call about a frightened, homeless dog living beneath a shopping cart,...
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85.6K19Double Merle Dogs: A Lethal Genetic Combo That’s Totally Preventable!
Scrolling through my Facebook feed I saw a photo of a little white puppy that needed a home. The post said she...
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Before You Choose a Dog Day Care, Read This!
by Teena Patel, LLA CPDT What New Puppy Parents Need to Know About Doggy Day Care As the holidays approach, thousands of American...
