April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, celebrated annually to raise awareness for the millions of animals waiting in shelters to find their fur-ever homes. The day aims to encourage people to ...

For many animal lovers, adopting a pet from a shelter is the gold standard. It gives the pets another chance at a happy home, and in some cases, can save the animal from euthanasia. In recent years ...

Shannon Novey and her family were ready to bring another pet into their home after the loss of their beloved poodle, Coco. They’d gotten their previous dogs from breeders, but at the urging of her ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you’ve been considering adopting a dog recently, now’s the time! The BISSELL Pet Foundation has partnered with the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) to host an emergency “Empty the ...

The Stanislaus County Animal Services Agency is waiving adoption fees for its cats and dogs through Dec. 23 for families looking to adopt a furry family member. All pets are given age-appropriate ...

MSPCA-Angell and its Massachusetts coalition partners are holding a week-long ‘adoptathon’ during which fees will be waived for all dogs aged one and older. The event will take place from Monday, Feb.

Alaqua Animal Refuge in Florida helped rescue 50 dogs from a cramped, filthy trailer where the dogs, including Chihuahuas, ...