Adoption days, foster journeys, training wins, and the moments that make rescue worth it — stories about puppies, young dogs, and adult dogs from shelters and rescues.
The shelters and rescues doing the daily work of second chances.
On August 29, 2026, Philly-area shelters will waive adoption fees to boost pet adoptions as part of the Clear the Shelters campaign, aiming to find loving homes for many animals.
This heartwarming story from NBC Chicago highlights how rescue puppy yoga at shelters fosters connections, leading to adoptions and forever homes.
Gavin Rossdale, known for his music and acting career, has joined the ASPCA's Rescue Effect campaign to spotlight the importance of pet adoption and fostering, aiming to help more animals find loving homes.
Stronger Shot Adoption Photos, founded by Adam Goldberg, helps shelter animals find loving homes through professional photos and videos, showcasing their true personalities and increasing their chances of adoption.
This month, Ventura County Animal Services and other shelters are waiving adoption fees to help dogs and cats find loving homes, part of the annual Clear the Shelters campaign.
The New World screwworm outbreak in Texas has disrupted pet adoptions, highlighting the challenges shelters face in finding homes for animals.
Louisville Metro Animal Services urgently needs fosters and adopters as they rescued over 30 dogs, including newborns, from an unsanitary home, reaching full capacity.
The San Diego Humane Society is facing a critical shortage of shelter space and urgently needs community support for adoptions, fostering, and donations.
Montague County Animal Rescue, a community-driven shelter, is now spotlighting Hailey, a loving 2-3-year-old Great Pyrenees and Lab Mix, for adoption. Hailey and her puppies were found abandoned, but now they're all adopted except for Hailey, who is ready for her forever home.
Wake County Animal Center is urgently seeking adoptive and foster homes to alleviate overcrowding, especially for young animals like a puppy awaiting a loving family.
Wake County Animal Center is overwhelmed with animals and urgently needs adopters and fosters. With 232 pets available for adoption, including a puppy, every adoption helps make space for more animals in need.
Adopt, foster, volunteer, or share one dog’s profile — each is a way to start the next story.
