All shelter dogs only dream of finding a home of their own, but it takes some longer than others to get adopted. Many dogs wait months or even years through no fault of their own, and as they age into their senior years their chances of getting adopted decrease. But recently, one senior dog finally found her forever home after being overlooked for 11 whole years. Vanessa … [Read more...] about Pit bull who was overlooked in shelter for 11 years finally gets adopted
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Shelter rescues neglected dog covered in three pounds of matted fur — he looks completely different after makeover
Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted. But a haircut can make all the difference. That was the case recently, after one dog covered in severely matted fur got a makeover that’s given him a new lease on life. On July 16, the South Plains SPCA shared a post about the “worst case of dog neglect … [Read more...] about Shelter rescues neglected dog covered in three pounds of matted fur — he looks completely different after makeover
Paul McCartney and wife Nancy Shevell adopt adorable shelter dog
It’s always exciting news when a dog gets adopted, but one shelter dog really hit the jackpot after being adopted by one of the most famous celebrities in the world. The Labelle Foundation, an animal rescue nonprofit based in Los Angeles, announced yesterday that one of their puppies, who they named “Rover,” had been adopted into his “fur-ever family.” His new owner just … [Read more...] about Paul McCartney and wife Nancy Shevell adopt adorable shelter dog
20-year-old dog surrendered to shelter by owners — but now he’s getting a second chance
It’s always heartbreaking when people surrender their pets to shelters, but it’s especially sad when it’s a senior dog. These animals are suddenly upended from their familiar homes and often left to spend the rest of their lives in kennels. That was the case for one 20-year-old dog surrendered by his owner — but his heartbreaking story has a happy ending. Big Dog Ranch … [Read more...] about 20-year-old dog surrendered to shelter by owners — but now he’s getting a second chance
14-year-old dog was heartbroken after being surrendered to shelter — but now she’s getting a new start
It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are surrendered to shelters by their owners. These poor pets are left heartbroken, wondering where their family has gone and when they’re going home. It’s even sadder when a senior dog is abandoned — these dogs are upended from the only homes they’ve ever known and are left to spend the rest of their lives in shelters. Recently, one … [Read more...] about 14-year-old dog was heartbroken after being surrendered to shelter — but now she’s getting a new start