Shelters & Rescue
Yes, Shelters and Their Pets Celebrate Thanksgiving, Too
Here’s how shelters, with your help, make homeless pets feel like family.
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Learn more about the current state of homeless pets — and the people helping them find homes — with the latest facts on stray animals, pet overpopulation, organizations making big impacts, and more.
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8 Myths About Cats in Shelters Debunked by a Behaviorist
From asocial behavior to medical issues, we explain why shelter-cat stereotypes get it all wrong.
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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: How to Help Your Local Shelter
Celebrate shelters’ hard work by thinking about ways you, too, can help the animals they’re saving.
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When You Adopt a Pet, You’re Not Just Saving 1 Life, But 2
Here’s how you can help a dog find a home this October.
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How to Tell If AI Animal Videos Are Real
AI animal videos can fool anyone, especially when they tug at your heartstrings. Here are the signs to watch for.
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This Las Vegas Cat Survived a House Fire and 5 Years on the Streets — Now She’s Ready for Adoption
This sweet, raspy-voiced girl is ready to return to the indoor cat life.
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This South Dakota Cat Was Rescued After Riding in a Car Engine — 600+ Days Later, She’s Still Waiting for a Home
There’s no catch with this sweet, young tabby — sometimes a great cat simply gets overlooked.
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This Alabama Dog Was Found Injured Outside a Gas Station — Now He’s Ready for Adoption
This 60-pound lovebug has spent months in a foster home and boarding, waiting for someone to choose him.
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Duke’s Puppy Kindergarten Is Training the Next Generation of Service Dogs
At Duke’s Canine Cognition Center, puppies sleep in dorms, go to class, and help researchers figure out which dogs are built for the job.
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This Tennessee Dog Gave Birth in the Freezing Cold — Now She’s Ready for Adoption
This 67-pound wannabe lap dog has been waiting more than six months for someone to choose her.
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Celebrate International Cat Day by Meeting These 3 Adoptable Cats
Whether you’re hoping for a playful sidekick or a quiet couch companion, one of these cats could be your perfect match.
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Looking for a Family-Friendly Dog? Meet These 3 Adoptable Pups in Virginia
These three pups have already proven they mesh well with kids, other dogs, and, in some cases, cats.
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Meet 4 Adorable Mixed-Breed Dogs Waiting for Homes in New Jersey
From a sweet senior to a 100-pound gentle giant, these pups prove there’s a mutt for everyone.