pet adoption
Cat rescue adoption ads CatVana modeled after Carvana
May 20, 2023 | 1:41pmA creative volunteer at a cat rescue came up with the purr-fect way to advertise its felines up for adoption.
‘Houdini dog’ who liberated pals and trashed shelter finds forever home
May 19, 2023 | 2:27pm"He'd let two of his buddies out, too," said the shelter director, adding that the lobby door required a lever to open. "I don't know how he did it."
Woman adopts pitbull abandoned in NYC subway
April 3, 2023 | 4:44pmHeather Hamm stumbled upon a picture of the poor pitbull who was left chained to a hand rail at the Fulton Street station.
Adorable 'demon' French bulldog finds forever home -- or yet another victim
March 27, 2023 | 1:08pmRalphie the 'whole jerk' Frenchie may have finally met his match.
'Ugly' shelter dog who went viral defies expectations, finds forever home
March 21, 2023 | 9:53pm"She looks so ugly" and "She'll never get adopted" were just some of the judgments people made as they hurried past Lena's kennel.
My family and the internet think I'm 'heartless' for not adopting smelly fox
February 27, 2023 | 1:16pmThe man explained that his wife and two teenagers visited an animal sanctuary/rescue while he was at work and "apparently had a good time."
'Demon' dog finally adopted — then returned to shelter again
February 17, 2023 | 6:07pmRalphie has "a popular public interest story because [he's a] 'cutesie fun bad boy,'" the shelter wrote on Facebook.
Puppy Bowl returns for 19th year on Super Bowl 2023: What to know
February 11, 2023 | 2:03pmPuppy Bowl XIX will have 122 puppy participants ‘playing’ football. Puppy players who participate in the annual pre-game event are adoptable shelter dogs.
Florida cat given away by owner for being 'too affectionate' finds new home
February 5, 2023 | 9:28pmA Florida pet owner surrendered her cat to the Humane Society of Broward County late last month because the cat, known as Jerry, was too affectionate, according to reports.
Puppy Bowl 2023 first look: Dog flagged for 'excessive hydration'
January 13, 2023 | 2:52pmIn a sneak peek of the competition, Animal Planet's showdown preview offers a glimpse into the action as returning referee Dan Schachner flags a pupper for "excessive hydration."
Viral rescue dog nobody wanted finds forever home: video
January 12, 2023 | 6:27pmIn late October, a video of a scraggly, shy little dog being ignored at a Central Park adoption event went viral.
Airline giving free flights to whoever adopts one of these cats
January 2, 2023 | 4:12pmThe cats -- named Frontier, Spirit and Delta -- are recent arrivals at the Animal Foundation of Las Vegas, Nevada's largest animal shelter.
'Very sad and depressed' cat adopted after becoming a viral sensation
November 27, 2022 | 3:36pmA "very sad and depressed" shelter cat named Fishtopher finally found a home after his adoption listing took off online.
Lucky dogs: Pups survive plane crash, now being put up for adoption
November 19, 2022 | 1:22pmThe 53 dogs that were on a plane that crashed on Nov. 15 are being put up for adoption.
Pup no one wanted goes viral in 'heartbreaking' video: 'I'd die for Bob'
November 1, 2022 | 2:46pmA scruffy mutt has become internet famous — and the toast of the rescue world — thanks to a now viral video.
Welcome in your new pet with these 40 essentials for cat and dog parents in 2022
September 19, 2022 | 9:27amHere is a list of pet must-haves, with items for both dogs and cats.
Nashville shelter pups named after Backstreet Boys meet the band members
September 14, 2022 | 10:09pmA group of Tennessee shelter puppies named after each of the Backstreet Boys got to meet the '90s boyband members last week.
Inflation-strapped pet owners buying fewer toys, treats: Chewy
August 31, 2022 | 4:09pmPet focused companies were beneficiaries of the pandemic, but now the sector is bracing for belt tightening as consumers stick to the basics instead of extras like toys and treats.
Paralyzed, diaper-wearing cat is an online sensation with 73M viral views
August 24, 2022 | 11:03amAoife's owner, Sabrina de Matteo, said the LA-based tabby has “stolen the hearts of millions of people.”
Animal shelter bans pro-gun supporters from adopting dogs
June 13, 2022 | 10:05am"If your beliefs are not in line with ours, we will not adopt a pet to you," the shelter wrote.