All shelter dogs only want love and a home to call their own, but too many are constantly passed over by adopters for no fault of their own. Like one dog, who has been struggling to find a home because he looks “scary.” 😢💔 Biggie is a pit bull, about 3-5 years old, who is in the care of the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford, Connecticut. He has had a sad life: The … [Read more...] about Shelter dog is always passed over because he looks “scary” — still looking for a home after 210 days
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Husky spent 676 days in the shelter — then he sees a familiar face from his past
Every shelter dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it can take some a very long time. That was the case for a dog named Matt, who spent 676 days in the shelter being passed over by adopters. But recently, he saw a familiar face from his past pay him a visit — and suddenly realized his life was about to change… Matt arrived at the Lewis and Clark Humane Society, … [Read more...] about Husky spent 676 days in the shelter — then he sees a familiar face from his past
Cat was returned to shelter 4 days after finally getting adopted — but then luck finally turns around
It’s always great news when an animal gets adopted from a shelter, but it’s heartbreaking when those adoptions don’t stick. The pets are returned to the shelter, their hopes dashed once again. That was the case for one cat, who was so happy to finally get adopted but was returned just four days later. But now, there’s been another twist in her story… Red is a 5-year-old … [Read more...] about Cat was returned to shelter 4 days after finally getting adopted — but then luck finally turns around
Dog who spent 600 days in shelter finally gets adopted — takes a limo to his new home
It’s always an exciting day when a shelter dog goes off to his forever home, but it was an extra special day for a dog named Chester. After some rough beginnings in a neglectful home and nearly 600 days in the shelter, he’s heading to his new home in style. Chester, a 4-year-old pit bull, was rescued along with three other dogs from an abusive, neglectful home situation … [Read more...] about Dog who spent 600 days in shelter finally gets adopted — takes a limo to his new home
Senior dog waited 700 days in the shelter — finally gets adopted by senior woman
It can be hard for some shelter dogs to find homes. Older dogs often have a particularly tough time, as they are often passed over in favor of younger pups. That was the case for one senior dog, who waited in the shelter for over 700 days — until he finally found a kindred spirit. In 2022, Austin Pets Alive! took in a senior dog named Beluga. Despite being a sweet, … [Read more...] about Senior dog waited 700 days in the shelter — finally gets adopted by senior woman