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Don’t Let the Devil Horns Fool You, This Shelter Cat Has the Heart of an Angel
Theo, a senior cat at Suncoast Humane Society, is wearing devil horns as part of the shelter's "13 Days of Halloween: Meet Our Boo Crew" celebration. …
Man Risks His Life To Save Dogs From Burning Car
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Smooth Transition: Home Acclimation Plan Dogs For A Stress-Free Start
# Smooth Transition: Home Acclimation Plan Dogs For A Stress-Free Start A structured home acclimation plan helps newly adopted dogs settle into their…
Thanks to iHeartCats’ Hero VIPs, Lillian Rose Can Finally Eat Without Pain
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How One Tiny Tortie Turned a Dog Person Into the Ultimate Cat Lady
Mauren Kennedy grew up as a dog person with no cats in her household, but a single rescue cat transformed her life completely. Today, Kennedy shares h…
Two Old Dogs Who Rescued Each Other
Elmer, a nine-year-old American Basset Hound, embodies the temperament of a retired gentleman who values a leisurely lifestyle with minimal demands, a…
70-Pound Shelter Dog Is Completely Convinced He Was Born to Be a Lap Dog
# Large Shelter Dog Defies Size Expectations with Devoted Lap Dog Personality A 70-pound shelter dog has captured hearts by refusing to accept that h…
Very Triangular Cat Was Supposed to Be a Foster, but That Lasted About a Week
# Foster Cat Becomes Forever Family Member After One Week A foster cat with an unmistakably angular face found her forever home in less than seven da…
A Breakup Led Glen Powell to Rescue Dog Brisket, Who Quickly Stole the Spotlight
# Actor Glen Powell Finds New Companion in Rescue Dog Brisket Following Personal Life Changes Actor Glen Powell added a four-legged family member to …
Broadway Stars Shine and Shelter Dogs Take Center Stage at the Fetch Pet Gala!
# Broadway Stars Spotlight Shelter Dogs at Fetch Pet Gala The Carlyle in Manhattan hosted an unlikely pairing on October 19: Broadway performers and …
Foster Kitten Finds Her Forever Family — A Little Girl’s Goodbye Makes It Even More Moving
# Young Foster Child Says Heartfelt Goodbye to Kitten Rose on Adoption Day Scarlett, a five-year-old, demonstrated mature understanding of foster car…
Family Says Dog Is Too Old, Then Rescuers Discover a Very Different Story
# Senior Dog Surrendered as "Too Old" Reveals Thriving Life Ahead After Rescue Assessment A family's decision to surrender their dog based on age ass…
A Delivery of Comfort Helps Karlee’s Angels Care for Cats Like Jasper and Princess
# A Delivery of Comfort Helps Karlee's Angels Care for Cats Like Jasper and Princess Karlee's Angels, a cat rescue organization, received a delivery …
Two Shy Cats Struggle Apart but Become Fearless When They’re Together
# Two Shy Cats Transform When Paired Together, Showing Power of Feline Companionship Two timid cats have demonstrated a striking behavioral shift whe…
Rescuer Shares Tiny Kitten’s ‘Before’ Photo, and His Transformation Says It All
A tiny kitten's journey from neglect to thriving health demonstrates the power of rescue and proper care. The transformation, documented through befor…
Dog Sends an Entire Airport on a Chase Before Landing the Perfect Home
# Airport Chase Ends in Happy Adoption for Runaway Dog A dog's escape through an airport terminal turned into a community rescue mission that ultimat…
Senior Dog Greets Rescuers the Same Way Every Time, and It’s Not With Kisses
# Senior Dog's Unique Greeting Ritual Reveals What Rescue Dogs Remember A senior dog at a rescue facility has developed an unexpected greeting habit …
Foster Cat Makes a Strong Case That Working From Home Is Really Just Cat-Sitting All Day
# Foster Cat Proves Working From Home Is Really Just Cat-Sitting in Disguise A foster cat named Miffy has become an internet sensation by demonstrati…
The Little Black Dog Behind iHeartDogs Rescue Road Trips
# The Little Black Dog Behind iHeartDogs' Rescue Road Trips iHeartDogs runs one of the nation's most active dog rescue transport networks, moving tho…
Rescue Takes In Mama Cat With 7 Tiny Babies, Then the Cutest Wobbling Begins
# Rescue Welcomes Mother Cat and Seven Kittens, Capturing the Playful Moments of Early Development A cat rescue recently took in a mother cat nursing…
Rescuers Find Puppy Wandering Alone With His Name Shaved Into His Fur
A puppy found wandering alone on the street bore an unusual and heartbreaking clue to his identity. Rescuers discovered the young dog had his name sha…
Street Dog Wanders Into a Quinceañera Photo Shoot and Finds His Place
# Street Dog Finds Family After Crashing Quinceañera Photo Shoot A stray dog wandered into a quinceañera celebration and changed his life forever. Th…
Sheltie Reunites With Firefighter Who Refused to Stop Looking for Him
# Sheltie Reunites With Firefighter Who Refused to Stop Looking for Him A Shetland Sheepdog missing for months found his way home after a firefighter…
Frightened Young Dog Found in Culvert Finally Has People She Can Trust
# Frightened Young Dog Found in Culvert Finally Has People She Can Trust A young dog discovered hiding in a culvert has found safety and love with a …
Puppy’s First Mom Loved Him Enough to Make an Impossible Decision
# A Mother's Sacrifice: One Dog's Journey to a Better Life A pregnant dog named Bella made an extraordinary choice that changed everything for her un…
Photos Taken 432 Days Apart Show What Waiting Did to This Shelter Dog
# Long Wait in Shelter Leaves Visible Mark on Dog's Health and Behavior A pair of photographs spanning 432 days reveals the toll that extended shelte…
Senior Cat Looks Mad at the Entire World Until His Foster Mom Gets to Know Him
# Senior Cat's Grumpy Expression Masks a Loving Heart Once Foster Mom Breaks Through His Shell A senior cat with a perpetually scowling face found hi…
Shelter Cat Looks Like a Tough Guy Until Someone Starts Petting Him
# Gruff Shelter Cat Melts Into Purring Softie the Moment Someone Shows Affection A shelter cat with a intimidating exterior has captured hearts onlin…
Rescue Cat Is So Sleepy Dad Has to Personally Carry Him To Bed
# Rescue Cat Martin's Bedtime Routine Shows the Bond Between Cats and Their Caregivers Martin, an orange rescue cat, has captured hearts online with …
Shelter’s ‘Hunky House Panther’ Has No Teeth, One Crinkly Ear and Plenty of Swagger
# Shelter's 'Hunky House Panther' Proves Imperfection Doesn't Diminish Love A black cat named Panther captured hearts at his animal shelter not by lo…
Neighbors Raise Concerns Before Hundreds of Cats Are Removed From Rescue
# Hundreds of Cats Removed from Rescue After Neighbor Complaints About Conditions Authorities removed hundreds of cats from a rescue operation follow…
His Family Adopted a Puppy, but This Rescue Dog Is Pretty Sure It’s His Baby
# Rescue Dog Adopts Puppy as His Own, Becomes Devoted Caretaker When a family brought home a new puppy, they expected their rescue dog to need time a…
‘Hunks for Hounds’ Calendar Pairs Handsome Men With Dogs for a Very Good Cause
# 'Hunks for Hounds' Calendar Puts Attractive Men and Dogs Together to Raise Money for Shelter Animals A new calendar project called "Hunks for Hound…
Rescue Dog Names
# Finding the Perfect Name for Your Rescue Dog Adopting a rescue dog transforms two lives at once. You gain a devoted companion, and a dog gets a fre…
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