It’s been 51 years since U.S. Army veteran Mike Monahan said goodbye to Army dog Chico after he finished his tour of duty during the Vietnam War. Even though many decades have passed, the pain Mike feels about leaving the loyal canine behind remains the same. Mike and Chico were in a patrol team together, …
Shelter dogs
Animal rescue organizations often have to find inventive ways to get the word out about their adoptable animals. Over time, it’s been proven that an effective way to do so is by partnering with local businesses. This way, their message gets more reach, thereby helping cats and dogs find their forever homes much quicker. This strategy …
The Kansas City Chiefs’ recent Super Bowl victory also became a win for our furry friends across the country. Derrick Nnadi celebrated their triumph by sponsoring the adoption fees of over 100 dogs in a Missouri shelter! Every pooch in need of a family at the KC Pet Project animal shelter is free to adopt …
When Sally Burky was in the planning stages of her May 11 wedding, she knew that she wanted to incorporate something unique in the ceremony. So instead of having her bridesmaids hold flowers while they march down the aisle, she had them walk with adoptable shelter dogs to help them find their ‘furever’ homes! As …
This shelter puppy is melting everyone’s hearts with her unique and adorable look – in fact, she even got a special nickname because of it! When a homeless shepherd mix and her eleven newborn puppies arrived this month at the Dallas Animal Services, the staff immediately realized that there was something extraordinary about this litter. …
Nicola Harris is a retired U.K. nurse who spent her entire life taking care of other people. But now that she has left her former job, she is now embarking on a new one that is as meaningful but directed towards the benefit of those who cannot speak – dogs. Every dog deserves to live …
This 13-year-old boy helps shelter cats and dogs get noticed and eventually adopted by giving them stylish bow ties to wear. Animal shelters often encounter the issue of cramped space due to the number of cats and dogs that are rescued and surrendered but never find a forever home, one boy from New Jersey is …
Mariesa and Chris Hughes have always been dog lovers. But ever since their rescue Moses came into their lives, a special place in their hearts for senior dogs had been opened up. Moses had been staying in the Seminole County Animal Shelter when the couple first met him, and it was actually Mariesa who first …
We bet that animal lovers, especially dog lovers, will get excited about this story that we are about to share. It involves keeping our furry companions company during a trying time in their lives. But the best part of it all? It also involves plenty of cuddle time with these pooches! The Humane Society of …