adopting dogs

Shelter dog who waited 7 years to find a home finally gets adopted

Every shelter dog is just waiting for the day when someone will take them to their forever home. But it takes some longer than others — some dogs wait many months or even years to ...

Vet treats stray dog after he was hit by a car, then decides to adopt him herself

Veterinarians love all animals, but they have a special bond with strays and shelter pets. When an animal has no forever family of their own, a vet supplies the love and care they need. And ...

14-year-old dog Wiggles finally finds a home after 11 years in shelter

There are so many dogs in shelters waiting for their forever homes, but sadly it takes some a long time to get adopted. Making things worse, senior dogs are less likely to get adopted, so ...

Man adopts dog who was called ‘unadoptable’ because of his unique smile

Sometimes a nice smile is all you need. Giving someone a big grin tells them you’re friendly and happy to see them. But for one shelter dog, his unusual smile was what was keeping him ...

Grandmom walks in and asks for the oldest dog that nobody wants – look now who comes out

Seventy-two-year-old Melani Andrews was feeling really lonely after losing her partner, and to make matters worse, her dog had passed away, as well. She needed some company. “I was feeling down and a little depressed,” ...