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A Whopping 5,200 Shelter Pets Were Adopted in One Weekend Event
Last weekend, an incredible 5,277 shelter pets found homes thanks to Maddie's Fund, named for a cherished miniature schnauzer.
Pit Bull Love Prompts Autistic Teen to Kiss Mom for First Time
Joey Granados, 14, was so excited about his new adopted Pit Bull Roxy that he gave his mother a hug and kiss for the first time.
There's Nothing Cuter Than This Pit Bull's Little Adopted Kitten Princess
It doesn't matter whether you like cats or dogs better – this odd couple are cute enough to satisfy every animal lover.
Woman Graduates From the University Where She Was Abandoned as a Baby
More than 30 years after being abandoned as a newborn at San Francisco State University, this woman walked the aisle in cap and gown.
Elder Sisters Living on Opposite Sides of World Meet for First Time (WATCH)
A Northern Irish woman only discovered in 1989 that she had an older sister—and finally embraced her for the first time at Dublin airport Tuesday.
Orphan Best Friends Unknowingly Adopted By Families in Same Town
You may not believe in fate, but these friends, who grew up as orphans in Africa, chalk up their chance reunion–thousands of miles away– to destiny.
After Harrowing Survival, Beagle Airlifted To Happy Life Miles Away
For this couple, it's all part of the job to offer free flights to hounds looking for adopted families.
San Francisco Bans Sale of Non-Rescue Animals at Pet Stores
San Francisco representatives took a step against abusive puppy mills by banning the sale of non-rescue pets within the city.
Dad with Cleft Palate Adopts Baby Just Like Him
Brian Pierce felt an instant connection with a particular baby in China when he saw her adoption photo. "We opened her profile and saw that beautiful face looking back at us. We wanted to scoop her up right then and hold her, but she was on the other side of the world," says Brian. Even […]
Dedicated Shelter Staff Teaches Dog French For Her New Home
These pawesome volunteers have been going to extra mile to make sure that young Indie is prepared for her new home in France.
Dog Escapes Shelter to Track Down Woman Who Fed Him Treats
This pup's powerful nose lead him across the city in search of the kind SPCA worker who gave him bacon treats.
Dog Chained Up For 15 Years is Finally Freed (WATCH)
Bear the dog had spent his entire life chained up to a dog house in someone's backyard – but now, he's on his way to a happy new forever home.
More Than 800 Animals Find Loving Homes Thanks to One Woman Paying All Adoption Fees
Kim Pacini-Hauch doesn't care about what price she has to pay – she just wants to make sure that every shelter pet in Sacramento has a loving home.
Adoption Rates Up, Euthanasia Down in Canadian Animal Shelters
This new survey of Canadian animal shelters shows an exciting decline in euthanasia and intake, while adoption rates have gone up.
Beloved Internet "Grumpy Dog" Finally Adopted
It may have taken a while for someone to see beyond this pup's grouchy mug, but Sheldon has finally found a loving forever home.
Watch Patrick Stewart Turn to Mush as He Meets New Foster Pup
Professor X couldn't contain his joy as Ginger the pit bull stepped into his house – and into his loving arms.
Adoptive Father Launches Formerly Homeless Boy to Basketball Stardom
Caleb Swanigan's adoptive father never stopped believing in him – and now he has been voted as one of the best basketball players in the country.
Brewery Offers Paid 'Paw-ternity' Leave for Employees With New Puppies
Now the parents of newly-adopted puppies and rescue dogs can have a week of paid vacation with their furry friends.
Stylishly Naked Guinea Pigs Are Internet's Next Top Models (WATCH)
These fashion moguls may not have any fur - but they do have some impressive style and a big fan following.
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