Apr 1, 2013:
It's contagious. It crosses species lines. Is it dangerous? Well, only if you're headed out of the door and late for an appointment. It's bellyrubitis!
Sep 28, 2012:
Individuals adopting a dog from a shelter are much more likely to be happy with their experience than consumers who purchase a dog from a pet store.
Aug 9, 2012:
$31,150 raised toward our goal of $50,000 to help shelter animals. Meet Montana, and the kids who love her.
Mar 14, 2012:
Dog has long been called man's best friend, but these days, it depends who you ask.
Feb 6, 2012:
Dog lovers everywhere tuned in to watch one of the most important football games of the year on Sunday.
Jan 30, 2012:
A number of canine actors are up for accolades at the first annal Golden Collar Awards, a type of Golden Globes for dogs that give memorable performances in feature films.
Jan 10, 2012:
For a while, it seemed as though Arnold, a pit bull who was abandoned by his family, would never be normal again.
Dec 22, 2011:
Casper the golden retriever was going to be put to sleep because he was born blind.
Dec 21, 2011:
Despite the owner's best intentions, the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley and the Idaho Humane Society were called to rescue 18 dogs from her property in Shoshone, Idaho, recently, the Idaho Mountain Express and Guide reports.
Dec 21, 2011:
Baltimore's Animal Rescue and Care Shelter is allowing loving homes to borrow its residents over the holidays, allowing their kittens, puppies and other animals to spend the holidays in the warmth of someone's home.
Dec 20, 2011:
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) says that is is being targeted by a group, Humane Society for Shelter Pets, that claims the HSUS is not donating enoug money to local animal shelters, The Associated Press reports.
Dec 8, 2011:
More rescues need horses adopted than ever before.
Nov 22, 2011:
Marie Colicchia was a happy pet owner who lived with her husband and grown son and their 13 pets until tragedy struck and she lost her entire family, including her animals.
Nov 22, 2011:
The pet food donation that was made by manufacturer Hill's Pet Nutrition to the state's emergency pet sheltering program is being given to Louisiana animal rescue shelters to feed the animals there, The Associated Press reports.
Nov 18, 2011:
Two animal shelters in California may have a better chance of getting their residents adopted out thanks to a new grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the Thousand Oaks Acorn reports.
Nov 17, 2011:
U.S. soldiers have been reunited with the dogs that helped them through difficult times in Afghanistan thanks to a new program created by the British charity Nowzad Dogs in Partnership with American Dog Rescue, the Daily Mail reports.
Nov 17, 2011:
Stray cats that have found a home at the state-run prison in South Florida are in need of news homes now that the Department of Corrections has decided to close the 1,000-person prison, the Palm Beach Post reports.
Nov 16, 2011:
When the Littler family adopted Hercules, a St. Bernard, from a local animal rescue shelter recently, they did not imagine that the dog would save the day.
Nov 16, 2011:
The new Animal Planet show "Saved" is not another show about how people have taken in abandoned and abused pets, saving them from a life of misery and giving them a better life.
Nov 8, 2011:
Actress Katherine Heigl recently created a foundation dedicated to helping animals in need and is now aiming to get 5,000 animals adopted from shelters this month, People Magazine reports.
Oct 31, 2011:
Black cats are known as a witch's companion, a bad omen, and a symbol of the devil.
Oct 28, 2011:
A black Labrador retriever puppy was rescued from the top of a moving train after traveling through nearly four states, MSNBC reports.
Oct 26, 2011:
A Great Dane named Maddison is in need of adoption, but her forever home must be willing to also care for Lily, another Great Dane whom she is literally inseparable from.
Oct 26, 2011:
When U.S. troops get deployed or put on an assignment overseas, they are often left with the difficult decision of what to do with their pets while they are away.
Oct 26, 2011:
Dogs at animal rescue shelters need plenty of exercise, and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Angell (MSPCA) has a specially designed scooter for just that reason, The Boston Globe reports.
Oct 25, 2011:
October 22 was National Pit Bull Awareness Day, a time to celebrate the good qualities of the breed that has an unfairly negative reputation, Dogster.com reports.
Oct 24, 2011:
Joyce Sanderson is known as the local "dog lady," not for her ownership of the animals but for her rescue of them, the Contra Costa Times reports.
Oct 19, 2011:
Animals have been feeling the pain of the poor economy just as much, if not worse, than humans.
Oct 19, 2011:
Computers that were formerly used by the police department in Fort Wayne, Indiana, are now being put to use to help animal control officers more effectively return lost pets to their owners, The Journal Gazette reports.
Oct 18, 2011:
About 150 dogs were rescued from a puppy mill in the Midwest by the Best Friends Animal Society recently, the Associated Press reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
An animal rescue shelter in Lafayette, Indiana, is working to curb the negative stereotype surrounding "bully breeds" in order to match them with the loving homes they deserve, JCOnline.com reports.
Oct 17, 2011:
This year, Judi Leonard will Make A Difference by helping to find homes for senior pets in animal rescue shelters, USA Today reports.
Oct 14, 2011:
Families and individuals decide to adopt pets for a variety of reasons, but the emotional benefits it provides for owners may be one of the best.
Oct 13, 2011:
The commissioners of Manatee County in Florida has adopted a no-kill policy at its animal shelter, influencing other area shelters to take the same measures, Bradenton Patch reports.
Oct 7, 2011:
Animal shelters across the U.S. have noticed a disturbing trend in pet adoption - a large number of the pets that don't get adopted are black.
Oct 6, 2011:
It will be easy to adopt a pet from an animal rescue shelter this weekend, as the pet supply chain Petco is helping dozens of local shelters across the nation host adoption events.
Oct 6, 2011:
Adopted dogs can bring joy to the lives of their new owners, but they can also serve a very useful purpose for conservation scientists, according to Treehugger.com.
Oct 5, 2011:
PBS KIDS has teamed up with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to expand the positive message of pet adoption on the show Martha Speaks.
Oct 5, 2011:
October has been named Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month in an effort to increase the number of dogs that get adopted out from animal rescue shelters.
Sep 29, 2011:
It's harder to be mean when there is a dog around, and it is also easier to see how maltreatment can affect both dogs and people.
Sep 29, 2011:
After rescuing dozens of pit bulls from two suspected dog fighting rings in North Carolina, Hello Bully, an American pit bull rescue and rehabilitation organization, took 14 in and rehabilitated them. They are now ready for adoption, Cranberry Patch reports.
Sep 26, 2011:
When Erica Daniel first met Harper, she was in a garbage bag, about to be thrown away because she was born deformed.
Sep 21, 2011:
Six kittens were given a second chance at life by none other than a rabbit in New Brunswick, Canada, the Toronto Star reports.
Sep 20, 2011:
When pet photographer Teresa Berg decided to volunteer to take new photos of dogs at a local shelter for their online profiles, it resulted in a 100 percent increase in adoptions at the shelter, PopPhoto.com reports.
Sep 19, 2011:
Many people who seek to rescue a dog from a local shelter look for one that is friendly and as healthy as possible.
Sep 14, 2011:
More than 40 dogs and 37 handlers are working in the Animal-Assisted Therapy Program, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, a tertiary care center in Rockford, Illinois, the Rockford Register Star reports.
Sep 6, 2011:
The San Francisco Animal Care and Control agency recently made an announcement that it has never made before: the animal rescue shelter is full and cannot accept any more dog surrenders, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Sep 2, 2011:
The dog of a deceased Navy SEAL that won hearts across the globe in August has been adopted by a friend of its owner on Fort Bragg in North Carolina, ABC News reports.
Aug 29, 2011:
While stray animals are a widespread issue in the United States, the populations of stray and feral dogs in developing or third world counties is nearly unimaginable, The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) reports.
Aug 29, 2011:
The California State Assembly recently passed a bill that would require all pets released from state animal rescue shelters to be implanted with owner-identifying microchips.
Aug 26, 2011:
A pet store chain in Canada recently announced it would stop selling animals at all of its 41 locations across the country, the Huffington Post reports.
Aug 24, 2011:
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, recently adopted a Jack Russell puppy from an animal rescue shelter in London, People Magazine reports.
Aug 18, 2011:
The only no-kill animal shelter in Pleasanton, California, will be able to stay open thanks to a fundraising campaign that helped it raise more than twice as much as it had hoped, Pleasanton Patch reports.
Aug 17, 2011:
The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach, Florida, has partnered with Pets for Patriots, a nonprofit that connects military veterans with adopted pets, in order to make it easier for local veterans to get a furry companion, the Sun Sentinel reports.
Aug 16, 2011:
A bill passed to prevent illegal trafficking of animals and puppy mills in Connecticut is being criticized by animal rescue organizations for making the adoption of a dog too expensive, Clinton Patch reports.
Aug 15, 2011:
Veterans and dogs are helping each other heal as part of a study at the Research Center for Human/Animal Interaction at the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine, the Kansas City Star reports.
Aug 12, 2011:
While many people know how much dogs can benefit emotional and physical health, a new study suggests that they may improve education, too, by helping children improve reading skills.
Aug 10, 2011:
Putting a child up for adoption is a long, involved process in which birth parents are required to go through legal and psychological counsel.
Aug 9, 2011:
Lynne Chapman of Sale, Greater Manchester, in the United Kingdom didn't see Snowy's deafness as a reason not to adopt her at a shelter four years ago.
Aug 5, 2011:
After rescuing an estimated 30 cats and kittens from a house in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) offered free cat adoption for the month of July, the Daily Times reports.
Aug 5, 2011:
Pit bulls have gotten a bad reputation over the years, stemming from their use in the illegal dogfighting ring in the United States.
Aug 4, 2011:
The Cat Protection Society in Eustis, Florida, is desperate to find families for the cats in their shelter, whose number recently grew to an unmanageble size, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Aug 1, 2011:
One famous adopted dog has now been officially commemorated with a U.S. postal stamp.
Aug 1, 2011:
Animal rescuers were lucky to find a group of animals alive after they were left without water for three days.
Aug 1, 2011:
Daisy and Duke, two yellow labs, were brought to a Nebraska shelter after their ownersÂ’ home was foreclosed.
Jul 28, 2011:
André the gosling has been having a tough time bonding with other geese - instead he'd rather be with his rabbit family, reports the Times Colonist.
Jul 27, 2011:
Thirty-seven puppy mill dogs have been rescued in the third annual Puppy Mill Rescue, conducted by the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF), reports Hamptons.com.
Jul 26, 2011:
A lost dog in Bakersfield, California, has been found and may soon be reunited with her owner thanks to a concerned citizen named Earl Vaughn, reports BakersfieldNow.com.
Jul 26, 2011:
Theresa Strader loves saving dogs. The founder of the National Mill Dog Rescue, Strader is a trailblazer in saving dogs from untimely deaths at breeders, giving them a new lease on life, USA Today reports.
Jul 25, 2011:
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue in Lake Forest, California, is looking to have 63 dogs adopted in 63 days, in part to trim its burgeoning dog population of 120 canines, the Orange County Register reports.
Jul 22, 2011:
A new drug may be able to sterilize dogs without surgery, creating a new opportunity to control the dog overpopulation issue that is plaguing America, The Arizona Republic reports.
Jul 21, 2011:
Most people have heard of a Seeing Eye dog for blind humans, but the case of Daisy and Duke, a mother-son yellow Labrador retriever duo, shows how Seeing Eye dogs can also help their fellow canines, Today's THV reports.
Jul 21, 2011:
Shore News Today reports that the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center received a $1000 donation from the Paws and Claws Society.
Jul 21, 2011:
Residents of Louisville, Kentucky, rallied to help when Metro Animal Services (MAS) shelter sent out a distress call to adopt sheltered dogs in danger from an outbreak, reports CBS-affiliate WLKY News.
Jul 20, 2011:
PetSmart Charities is donating $34,320 to the Bend Spay and Neuter Project to help provide affordable canine procedure services to the area of La Pine, Oregon, according to NBC-affiliate KTVZ news.
Jul 19, 2011:
Six anonymous neighbors of the Four Paws Rescue shelter in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, donated approximately $23,000 to save the organization from having to close its doors, reports NBC-affiliate WETM News.
Jul 13, 2011:
To celebrate 15 years of helping animals find their forever homes, Petfinder.com hosts its first ever "Big Birthday Adoption Event" from July 15 to July 17 with a goal of finding homes for 15,000 pets.
Jul 8, 2011:
Some animal shelters are cold and sterile, with metal cages stacked in rooms with artificial lighting holding dogs and cats that are released only a few times per day.
Jul 7, 2011:
The PetSmart in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin recently got a new addition, one that will hopefully ease the burden of the Bay Area Humane Society.
Jul 5, 2011:
Animal shelter managers across Idaho cite the economy as the main reason for the influx in animals to their facilities in the past three years, the Magic Valley Times News reports.
Jul 5, 2011:
One woman who has dedicated her life to rescuing dogs recently received the Meritorious Service Award from the California Veterinary Medical Association, the Lompoc Record reports.
Jul 1, 2011:
Sometimes, pet adoption can cost a lot of money.
Jun 27, 2011:
Cat adoption is free this year in Emporia, Kansas, according to a new report from the Emporia Gazette.
Jun 9, 2011:
Many cats are up for adoption and this time of the year is often the busiest for many animal shelters throughout the country.
Jun 8, 2011:
Special discounts at the Bedford County Animal Control Shelter is in effect for the month of June, in order to help celebrate Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Jun 4, 2011:
The American Humane Association is helping to celebrate June, the official Adopt-A-Cat Month, sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Jun 4, 2011:
The number of stray cats in need of adoption is rising and animal rescue organizations are heavily promoting the benefits of adoption, according to a new report from the East Valley Tribune.
Jun 4, 2011:
"Kitten Season" is here and animal lovers are encouraged to look into pet adoption as well as make sure that household animals are properly spayed and neutered, according to a new report from The Independent.
Jun 3, 2011:
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter (MCAS) is receiving recognition for its dedication to animal rescue initiatives, according to a new report from Care2.com.
Jun 3, 2011:
The Medina County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recently rescued 85 animals from poor living conditions in a Hinckley, CA, home, according to a new report from Cleveland.com.
May 25, 2011:
Sissy is a 15-year-old blind horse, who is living at Deer Haven Ranch near Yellowstone National Park, according to a new report from Reuters. She is being helped by goats and sheep who are being called "seeing-eye sheep [and] goats."
May 5, 2011:
National Pet Week is here! The first week of Mary will celebrate cats and dogs and other animals, and much information can be found at PetWeek.org, where real life pet heroes are showcased.
May 3, 2011:
In West Palm Beach, a Chow Chow mix canine is being featured as Pet of the Week, according to a new report from the TC Palm.
Apr 22, 2011:
"You don't get a reindeer for Christmas. Why would you get a rabbit for Easter?" Wendy Lincoln asks the Daily Reveille.
Apr 20, 2011:
The Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) has been saving animals since 1996 and will celebrate its 15th anniversary on April 16 at the Police Benevolent Association Hall in Fort Lauderdale.
Apr 18, 2011:
One hundred and seventeen dogs taken from a puppy mill in late March of this year have been granted to the Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) after a legal hearing, according to the Bella Dog Magazine.
Apr 7, 2011:
Tricia Coates and her boyfriend Eric Munoz have fostered 12 dogs over the last two years, through the Humane Animal Rescue Team, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Apr 1, 2011:
The Mason County Animal Shelter in Point Pleasant has 28 dogs and 3 cats still up for adoption, according to My Daily Register.
Mar 29, 2011:
The Spay/Neuter Industry Professionals (SNIP!) Summit will be held at The Grove Park Inn from March 31 to April 2, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Mar 29, 2011:
Pet owners kept their dogs clean and supported an animal rescue cause through The Bark Ark's benefit dog wash in Mendon, Massachusetts, according to the Milford Daily News.
Mar 29, 2011:
The Equine Rescue League recently saved a horse named Serena with the help of philanthropist Scott Kovak, according to WTKR News.
Mar 25, 2011:
The Safford Memorial Animal Care and Adoption Center, also known as Pine Ridge, will be renovated to better provide facilities and care for its animals, according to the Boston Globe.
Mar 25, 2011:
A new animal shelter in Anderson, South Carolina, is set to open to the public on April 28 and is in need of volunteers and anyone wishing to help in its animal rescue mission, according to a recent report from the Independent Mail.
Mar 25, 2011:
Canine influenza virus can be prevented with vaccines and a new grant from Petfinder.com has enabled the S.A.F.E. Animal Rescue center in Thousand Oaks, California, to better take care of its dogs, according to the Thousand Oaks Acorn.
Mar 24, 2011:
An exhausted and muddy spaniel with a silver collar is shown on video footage leading rescuers to a fellow injured canine following the devastating earthquake in Japan on March 11, according to Metro News U.K.
Mar 24, 2011:
Sarge's Animal Rescue group in Waynesville is anticipating the opening of a new adoption center with about 14,000 square feet of outdoor playing area for dogs, according to the Citizen-Times.com.
Mar 24, 2011:
Connery is a tiny owl that is less than 7 inches tall and weighs under 3 ounces, at full size, but he already has a Facebook page that is helping draw attention to animal rescue efforts, according to the Herald Extra News.
Mar 24, 2011:
A couple from Cactus Forest, Arizona, are starting a new animal rescue center called Lakota Ladies Haven Incorporated, specifically aimed at helping small farm animals, according to the Tri-Valley Central News.
Mar 24, 2011:
The Animal Rescue Fund in Muncie, Indiana, was flooded by water and then by love, according to The Star Press.
Mar 22, 2011:
Whether one has the time, money, desire or simply discarded newspapers, there are multiple ways that one can assist and contribute to animal rescue centers, according to a new report from PetAnim.com.
Mar 21, 2011:
Tonya Moser and Chris Weil run Weil Coyote Siberian Husky & Large Breed Rescue, Inc., an animal rescue program that spawned from Moser's long time love for Siberian Huskies, according to ENCToday.com.
Mar 17, 2011:
Living situation, space, lifestyle and family members are all considerations that should be carefully weighed before making the choice to pursue animal adoption, according to a recent report from the Jamestown Sun.
Mar 17, 2011:
The first ever Mardi Gras-themed event for the Our House of Hope Rescue animal shelter was held in Mundelein, Illinois, and was dubbed "Mardi Pawz," according to the Lake County Sun Times.
Mar 10, 2011:
A Belgian Malinois dog who proved a little bit too energetic for his owners may end up as a law enforcement service dog, according to the Mercury News.
Feb 25, 2011:
A new study from the University of Vienna shows that cats have control over their human-cat relationships, much in the same way as human children have a say in how parents take care of them, according to Discovery News.
Feb 23, 2011:
Zach Skow, the founder of Marley's Mutts, a local animal rescue in Tehachapi, California, will be featured in the March 2011 issue of O Magazine, according to 23ABC, the Bakersfield and Kern County, California, news station.
Feb 22, 2011:
Prevent Homeless Pets, a nonprofit organization, will team with the Benton Franklin Humane Society, Pet Over Population Prevention and numerous veterinarians to support feral cat animal rescue on Tuesday, February 22, according to The News Tribune.
Feb 22, 2011:
A 3 to 4-year-old Plott Hound named Duchess, of the Dunedin Doggie Rescue organization, has been featured on an ABC Action News special, reports the news source from Dunedin, Florida.
Feb 21, 2011:
More than 260 dogs paraded on the streets of Alton, Illinois, some in costume, at the 2nd Mardi Gras Pet Parade on Sunday February 20, according to The Telegraph.
Feb 18, 2011:
When more than 100 dogs were rescued from terrible conditions in a Chippewa Lake home in early February, the Medina Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) implored residents to help in the rescue effort, reported Fox8.com.
Feb 18, 2011:
A 3-year-old Golden Retriever up for animal adoption will receive stem cell surgery in Marshall Country, West Virginia, according to WTRF News.
Feb 11, 2011:
There is a great need for animal rescue in Egypt as thousands of pets become the forgotten victims of recent riots in the nation, reports People Pets.
Feb 9, 2011:
A promotion for animal rescue in Santa Barbara is highlighting Valentine's Day discounts as well as giving tips to college students who want to help animals.
Feb 9, 2011:
On February 5, the Humane Society of Tom Green County (HSTGC) in San Angelo, Texas, held its annual FurBall fundraiser at the Cactus Hotel, according to the San Angelo Standard-Times.
Feb 2, 2011:
A wild coyote first spotted on the frozen Charles River yesterday morning is now at Tufts Wildlife Clinic, after being saved by the Animal Rescue League of Boston, according to the Boston Globe.
Jan 31, 2011:
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recently released its list of the most popular dogs breeds in the U.S. in 2010. The Labrador retriever maintained its 20-year run on the top of the list, but there were also some surprises in this year's ranking, according to Reuters.
Jan 26, 2011:
A recent poll conducted but The Associated Press and Petside.com reveals some interesting statistics about pet parents. According to the survey, a surprising 14 percent of animal lovers would choose to keep their dog or cat over their significant other, if given the option.
Jan 26, 2011:
The Chinese New Year falls on February 3 this year, and the impending holiday has some animal rights activists worried. The day will mark the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit, which may encourage some people to purchase a pet bunny without thoroughly considering the time or commitment of owning a pet, according to The Associated Free Press.
Jan 24, 2011:
Animal rights advocates are warning would-be pet owners to refrain from purchasing micro pigs, small swines that recently surged in popularity. The animals may not make good pets and are often abandoned by their owners, according to the BBC.
Jan 24, 2011:
Though there have been many instances of cats getting stuck in trees, it appears that one feline in Belleville, Wisconsin, is quite happy with his arboreal lifestyle. The 7-month-old kitty named Almond has never left the branches of the tree it calls home, reports the Wisconsin State Journal.
Jan 20, 2011:
A dog who became trapped in a narrow space between two walls was thankfully rescued by an animal rescue team from the Riverside County Animal Services (RCAS). The canine is a Shar-Pei mix breed, and was discovered approximately two hours after he had been trapped, according to PeoplePets.com.
Jan 18, 2011:
Former Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell only recently left office, but that doesn't mean he's going to give up working to improve the lives of people in his state. In fact, the politician recently announced that he hopes to create a program that would place animals in need of a home with prisoners who are capable of caring for the canines, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Jan 14, 2011:
Captain Mark Chrun of the St. Louis fire department has found a new friend thanks to a December 16 rescue operation performed by two other firefighters. He and his family are now now the proud owners of Flori, a dog who was saved from drowning in an icy river, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Jan 10, 2011:
Those who decide to stay at New York's Algonquin Hotel are likely to meet a rather surprising staff members - a cat named Matilda. The famous tourist location has had a feline act as "Directfurr of Guest Relations" for more than 80 years.
Dec 29, 2010:
The turbulent economy has forced millions of people to surrender their pets to their local shelter, but it appears as though Baltimore-area residents are doing their best to step up to the plate.
Dec 20, 2010:
It looks as though a pretty unattractive pooch has finally found a loving home. According to the Daily Mail, Ug, a pup with two different colored eyes, crooked teeth and an off-center jaw, has been adopted by a loving family.
Nov 22, 2010:
Animal rescue shelters have seen an influx of pets coming in over the past few months, and although there are people adopting them, older dogs often suffer.
Nov 16, 2010:
There is some great news to report for those who help animals in their free time. According to a recent study, fewer animals are being surrendered by their owners in shelters across the country.
Nov 16, 2010:
Horses are beautiful creatures that tend to suffer greatly when there is an economic downturn and owners are unable to care for them. However, one little girl has stepped in to raise funds for a rescue horse and his stablemates.
Nov 8, 2010:
Anyone who owns a cat knows that these animals can provide companionship and love for a family. However, new research has shown that felines can provide physical heath benefits as well
Oct 25, 2010:
A kitten was recently saved by an inmate at the Gowanda Correctional Facility in upstate New York, according to PeoplePets.com.
Oct 19, 2010:
It looks as though animal rescue efforts are cooking up in Tucson, Arizona. According to the Arizona Daily Star, restaurant owners in the area are doing their best to raise awareness and funds for our four-legged friends in need.
Oct 13, 2010:
When Keary Baumgardt first laid eyes on a Jack Russell terrier-Chihuahua mix at the Humane League of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, she knew it was love at first sight and decided to take the lovable pooch home with her.
Oct 12, 2010:
Taking on a pet is a very serious commitment and it shouldn't be taken lightly as thse animals become companions and need care just like children.
Oct 11, 2010:
Phoenix has experienced a lifetime of pain, but the 6-year-old German Shepherd has a new lease on life after being adopted by a loving couple.
Oct 8, 2010:
Actress Maggie Q, star of The CW's Nikita, has been an animal lover for as long as she can remember, and she especially loves dogs with a back story.
Oct 1, 2010:
While it's ideal for a dog to go directly from a shelter to a loving family, that doesn't always happen. Sometimes, in order to prevent the animal from being euthanized, they are put into a foster home.
Oct 1, 2010:
Steve-O may have made a name for himself for his outrageous shenanigans on the former MTV hit show Jackass, but it looks like the guy is leading a laid-back life at the moment.
Oct 1, 2010:
Be prepared to fall in love with Kate Walsh all over again. While the stunning redhead has won audiences over for years on Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice, it turns out she's a friend to four-legged creatures as well.
Sep 29, 2010:
Kellan Lutz may play a hardened creature on the silver screen - he is best known for taking on the role of Emmett Cullen in the Twilight films - but he certainly has a soft spot in his heart for our four-legged friends.
Sep 29, 2010:
While people who hope to adopt a new pet can head to their local rescue center, animal rescue festivals tend to run the gamut during the summer and early fall. Luckily for pet enthusiasts in the Greenwich, Connecticut area, the Adopt-A-Dog's Puttin' on the Dog event was a tremendous success.
Sep 20, 2010:
Actress Lisa Edelstein, star of House, recently revealed that she prefers dogs over puppies, and when the last of her rescue dogs passed away at the age of 18, she was ready to adopt again.
Sep 14, 2010:
As Snohomish County Councilman Dave Somers headed home from work one day last year, a pickup truck pulled alongside him with a dog. Little did he know that the lovable pooch would become his.
Sep 8, 2010:
The Best Friends Animal Society certainly has something to celebrate - the organization just saw the 1000th animal to come through their doors find a loving home, according to NY1 News. The lucky canine was Miley, a 7-year-old schnauzer.
Aug 30, 2010:
The doggone days of summer are almost over, but the sun was shining bright and people were enjoying the weather at the second annual Dogfest, which took place in Hillsdale, New Jersey this past Sunday.
Aug 13, 2010:
It goes without saying that Facebook and Twitter are handy for keeping in touch with friends and relatives around the world, but it looks like the social networking sites are doing a great thing for animal rescue efforts.
Aug 5, 2010:
Woofstock is a pet adoption and music festival in Tacoma, Washington, that celebrates animals and their human companions, Tacoma Weekly reports.
Aug 5, 2010:
Robert Pattinson may be adored by crazed teenage girls around the globe, but the film hunk currently has eyes for one creature only - a new dog.
Jul 29, 2010:
If looking to add a pet to the family, there are many things that should be mulled over before choosing one.
Jul 21, 2010:
A bunch of celebrities put their best foot forward to help animals and raise money for needy dogs, according to The Associated Press.
Jul 20, 2010:
Kellie Pickler, who just got engaged to songwriter Kyle Jacobs, is certainly in love with her hubby-to-be. Still, is looks like she has another special someone in her life - a 10-month-old pup named Tucker.
Jul 15, 2010:
While any breakup is tough, couples who have been co-parenting an animal often have trickier issues at hand
Jul 13, 2010:
Several thousand people showed up for the 12th annual Broadway Barks event, a high-profile animal adopt-a-thon founded by Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters, according to ZooToo.com
Jul 9, 2010:
People are often advised to head to an animal rescue shelter when looking for a furry addition to their family, but now San Francisco may make the trip to a pet store a crime.
Jun 15, 2010:
Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank adopted both of her lovable pooches from an animal rescue shelter while on the set of a movie in South Africa, and she couldn't be happier to have them in her life, PeoplePets.com reports.
Jun 9, 2010:
There's no doubt that pets leave a huge imprint (or paw print!) on our lives. Of course, when students leave for college, saying goodbye to dogs and cats can be difficult.
May 29, 2010:
If there's one thing Beth Ostrosky Stern is known for, it's her shock-jock husband, Howard Stern. Still, the gorgeous model doesn't get enough credit for her animal rescue efforts.
May 28, 2010:
One animal rescue team had sky-high aspirations when they attempted to help a special canine.
May 27, 2010:
Say what you will about Kelly Bensimon, star of "The Real Housewives of New York City," but don't knock her animal rescue efforts.
May 12, 2010:
A recent poll conducted by the Associated Press has found that more Americans would choose a pet from a shelter rather than a pet store, reports the source.
May 7, 2010:
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart have adopted a dog and her puppies after the pooch had been neglected, reports Boise Weekly.
May 1, 2010:
The Humane Society of St Lucie County, Florida, is holding a weekend-long adopt-a-thon to encourage residents of the area to adopt a pet. The animal rescue shelter is overrun with furry friends in need of a home, and is hoping to find families for their animals as soon as possible, according to the TCPalm.com.
Apr 30, 2010:
People often need motivation to get their butt to the gym, but one survey may prove that dog owners can stay active without it being a chore
Apr 13, 2010:
New York City officials are making a concerted effort to get more people to adopt animals by teaming up with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Mar 24, 2010:
Searching for the perfect pet can be a lot like looking for a new significant other. New owners are looking for a pet that they can have fun with, commit to, and watch TV with. And though stepping into your local animal rescue shelter is an excellent way to meet and greet the pool of available pets, a few short visits aren't always the best way to find the perfect pet for you.
Mar 23, 2010:
Ellen DeGeneres almost never misses the chance for a well-placed punch line, but the witty comedienne wasn't cracking jokes when she promoted her new campaign to help find homes for shelter pets.
Mar 19, 2010:
Though feral cats are not always depicted in the most flattering ways, some animal rights advocates are at work lauding the efforts of the millions of Americans who treat strays like their own prized pets.
Mar 16, 2010:
Though many pet owners seem to be born with the desire to love and care for a friendly cat or dog, others need to warm up to an animal and form a personal relationship before they can allow themselves to get attached.
Mar 10, 2010:
Most animal rescue shelters are thrilled when they're able to place one of their homeless pets with a loving family. However, until recently, many shelters had a strict set of requirements for new pet owners that sometimes would prohibit an otherwise-suitable family from taking home a new cat or dog.
Mar 5, 2010:
Many animal lovers like to cruise the web for stories about animal rescues, brave dogs and tiny kittens. But would you read a blog kept by an abandoned dog?
Feb 8, 2010:
The New Orleans Saints may have captured the Vince Lombardi trophy for their win in Super Bowl XLIV, but the MVP (Most Valuable Puppy) award went on Sunday night to the Chihuahua-pug mix named Jake.
Feb 4, 2010:
A slew of pet owners in California are telling Chihuahuas, "No quiero."
