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‘Grandfather’ of Homeless Animals Graduates From Veterinary Program to Care for Stray Dogs
The "grandfather" of homeless animals has been awarded for his volunteering efforts looking after stray dogs—graduating from a veterinary medicine program in his seventies,...
Man Opens Up His Home to Shelter 300 Dogs From a Hurricane: ‘It doesn’t matter if the house is dirty’
Ricardo Pimentel may not have had an ark to ride out the storm, but he’s being hailed as something of a modern-day Noah nonetheless.
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King of Bhutan Celebrated His 40th Birthday By Asking Citizens to Plant Trees or Adopt an Animal
Rather than ask for material gifts, the king of Bhutan asked his people to plant trees, adopt shelter animals, and clean up their neighborhoods.
13-Year-old Has Been Sewing Hundreds of Bowties to Help Shelter Pets Get Adopted
This New Jersey teenager has helped at least 100 shelter cats and dogs find their forever homes since he gave them their very own bow ties.
Brazilians Get Juicy Tax Breaks When They Adopt Animals, Plant Trees, or Hail Historic Roots
A slew of Brazilian cities are passing laws that offer tax deductions or exemptions for citizens who want to pitch in to restore the...
Cross-Eyed Cat’s Adorable Expression Has Helped to Raise Thousands of Dollars for Animal Charities
This frazzled-looking feline has helped raise thousands of dollars for animal rescues thanks to his chronically crossed eyes.
Stray Cat With No Ears Finally Adopted After Shelter Worker Crochets Her a Pair of Purple Ones
A stray cat from Madison, Wisconsin has been adopted into a forever home after a Humane Society employee made her a new pair of ears.
Girl Had Only Been Volunteering at Pet Shelter for Two Days When She Was Reunited With Lost Cat From Childhood
Hannah Rountree had not seen her cat Spunky in three years—at least until he reappeared at the animal shelter she had only just started volunteering for.
First Graders Persuaded School to Adopt Therapy Dog—And Their Story Won $100K for Shelter That Housed Him
Since Buddy the therapy dog has had such a positive impact on this elementary school, the shelter that adopted him out was surprised with a $100K check.
Hotel Helps Dogs Get Adopted By Allowing Long-Term Guests to Foster Shelter Pups During Their Stay
Since launching the program back in October 2018, the Home 2 Suites has helped 33 shelter dogs find their forever homes.
Shelter Believes Dogs Deserve the Spirit of Christmas, Too–Watch the Excitement as Santa Brings Bag Full of Goodies
Romanian animal shelter Sava's Safe Haven believes homeless animals deserve to feel the spirit of Christmas, so lovingly calls on Santa for gifts.
This is the World’s First Beer Taproom That Also Houses Foster Dogs Rescued From Kill Shelters
Since the bar opened back in 2018, they have helped to find forever homes for more than 70 pups rescued from California kill shelters.
Dozens of People Volunteer to Entertain Lonely Shelter Pets for the Holidays–Maybe You Can Do It For Thanksgiving
When a shelter asked local Virginians to give their shelter animals a temporary home for the holidays, 92 different hosts stepped up to the plate.
Man Moves into Shelter Kennel So He Can Help Unwanted Pup Get Adopted
Since this sweet pup has spent more than 400 days at a Kansas animal shelter, an animal lover has moved in with her to help raise awareness for her plight.
Delaware Becomes First US State to Achieve ‘No-Kill’ Status for Shelter Pets
With almost 12,000 animals being saved from euthanization, Delaware has just become the first to achieve statewide “no-kill” status.
Guy Dressed as Batman Has Rescued Dozens of Shelter Pets From Euthanasia
This real-life superhero has rescued dozens of shelter pets in distress – and he has done it all while trying to stay anonymously dressed as Batman.
Inmates Will Be Comforting Anxious Shelter Dogs Throughout Fourth of July Fireworks
Spending time with pets can be particularly therapeutic for inmates. That's why a team of convicts are now comforting shelter pups during firework shows.
After Spending 7 Years in Hawaii Shelter, Dog Finally Adopted By Couple Visiting From Michigan
This “plump pup” has finally been given a forever home thanks to a fateful encounter with a Michigan woman who happened to be visiting Hawaii.
Woman Quits Successful City Career So She Can Live in the Woods With Over 100 Rescued Animals
Even though she had been enjoying a successful career as a wedding photographer, Daria Pushkareva had always longed for something more.
Woman Shares Home With 90 Rescue Animals She Named After Lord of the Rings Characters
If anything can be said about this 31-year-old dog sitter from Georgia, it's that she loves animals and she loves Lord of the Rings.