Black Lab Goes From Years in Shelter to Search-and-Rescue Hero
She’s saved so many lives. A Labrador retriever named Roma has an extraordinary story that proves how much potential can be hiding inside a rescue dog. Once surrendered because of…
Minneapolis Shelter Cares for Pets After ICE Detains Their Owners
In late January, Minneapolis nonprofit The Bond Between shared a heartbreaking photo of a gray, wrinkly-faced dog named Chapo. “This is Chapo. His whole world was changed in an instant,”…
‘Gentle’ Boa Constrictor Has Spent 4 Years in a Shelter Waiting for a Home
He’s “impressively large” for a 10-year-old. Bernard is about 10 years old, lives in Brighton, and stretches nearly 8 feet long. He’s also a boa constrictor — and, according to…
Shelter Workers Find a Sealed Box With a Tearful Message
“Her name is Tangi” 🥺 A Puppy Left in the Cold One chilly morning, just before 10 a.m., a Good Samaritan rushed into the Pennsylvania SPCA with urgent news. Someone…
Overlooked Shelter Dog Clings To His Plushies As He Waits For Someone To Love Him
“He’s so sweet and so special” A Senior Dog Who Touched Every Heart The staff at PAWS Shelter of Central Texas care deeply for every animal they rescue. Still, some…
Unique Naked Kitten Stuns Shelter by Standing Out from Her Siblings
She’s a mystery … When a litter of fluffy tuxedo kittens recently arrived at PAWS Chicago, one little sibling stood out from the rest—quite literally. Unlike her furry brothers and…
Lonely Kitten Found Shelter in a Pottery Piece Until Rescued
“He just popped his little head up.” At Olive Atelier, a pottery shop in Los Angeles, California, the staff is used to seeing all kinds of visitors searching for unique…
Shy Shelter Dog Blossoms After Meeting Her Foster Sister
“Within two hours of being at our house, I took that video.” Chenille, a shy dog found wandering the streets of Ohio, was taken to a local shelter where her…
Second Chance for Shelter: Rescue Efforts May Keep Doors Open
An animal sanctuary that had announced its closure after 30 years may now stay open because it is “needed more than ever,” according to its 80-year-old founder. Maggie Jackaman, who…
Shelter Dog Trembles in Kennel, Longing for Love
“Beyond the shelter, Cherry radiates with brightness.” Cherry arrived at Clermont County Animal Shelter in September, and her appearance matched her name perfectly. Her entire petite frame was a vibrant…