animal shelters

Animal shelter overrun with hundreds of kittens gets boost from HBO actor

A South Carolina animal shelter overrun with hundreds of kittens is getting a boost from "Righteous Gemstones" actor Anthony Cavalero, The Post has learned.

Alleged squatters 'without consciences' showed cops fake lease: police

Police had been called to the property after its manager reported finding the lock pried open, and discovered the women living inside with a 15-year-old juvenile.

Dog owner who paid for sick pup to be put down shocked to find he's now healthy — and up for adoption

“I have a lot of questions, but first and foremost, I want him back with me,” Kristie Pereira, 32, said.

Couple reunited with missing cat after 5 years and 1,200-mile trip: 'It is a miracle'

The couple received their own "miracle" when they were reunited with their lost cat, Sam, who had found himself more than 1,200 miles away in Arkansas.

Texas shelter dog becomes impressive police K-9 as he combats fentanyl crisis

A shelter dog has found a new mission in life as a drug-sniffing police K-9 — a transformation that took place just months after the pup was rescued from the...

'Geezer' dogs party inside sanctuary for elderly, ailing pooches

You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks — but you can still show them a good time.

Anonymous man rescues orphaned puppies, drops them off at shelter: 'Tore at heartstrings'

The five puppies, estimated to be under two months old, were "left with a note that tore at our heartstrings," said the shelter.  

Woman threatens to put her sister's dog in a shelter while pet sitting: 'I can't cope'

She said that their "mom thinks I'm in the wrong but also won't watch the dog, so I'm not sure I really care for her opinion."

Animal shelter blasts pet owners as it struggles with callers asking to abandon dogs: 'Be better'

“The dog you chose to get and now don’t find so darling because it isn’t a puppy anymore, is not our problem," the shelter wrote.

Lost dog safely rescued after surviving alone in the woods for more than 6 years

The dog named Rose was first reported by a person living near the village of Crawley Down in West Sussex, England, in late November.

Joe’s working-class woes, the cartels are in control and other commentary

National polls show President Biden losing to Donald Trump “but, even worse, so have a number of swing-state polls,” warns The Liberal Patriot’s Ruy Teixeira.

Former Elvis impersonator adopts Elvis the dog who nobody wanted

"His adopters had been waiting for the right time to welcome a dog into their family and once they saw Elvis on the news, they couldn't deny that it was...

Why the adoption of senior pets can be the 'purrfect' addition to your life

Adoption fulfills a lasting need in these often overlooked animals.

Newark shelter trying to find home for 'once rambunctious' dog named Red who has been there 2 years: 'Melancholy and depressed'

Six-year-old Red has spent two years at the Associated Humane Societies in Newark, N.J.. and the shelter is desperately trying to find a home for him.

'Mermaid' puppy with 6 legs abandoned in parking lot: 'Never seen this before'

"She was almost completely shut down due to everything she'd been through," said the manager of the rescue organization that is caring for Ariel, so named for the film "The...

Puppy rescued after man hurls pet out car window near North Carolina animal shelter

Distressing video shows the abuser grab and hurl the pup out the window so forcefully that the puppy flips over as it barrels toward the ground.

Shelter writes letter to down-and-out dog owner who revealed heartbreaking decision in note

"Please do not judge me on this single act alone. I am simply a human being trying to do what's best for my puppy."

Wisc. cops save adorable pup that jumped into squad car with 'Please Help' note on collar

Police found a loose dog named Lola with a note attached to her collar asking for help.

Giuliani's booking and more: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 27, 2023

Requiring Rudy Giuliani to take a mugshot was an "insult" to him and the justice system.