"He's the one that's going to take good care of us, Mom! If you go get him, I promise to love him forever." Alexandria was browsing the Arizona Humane Society website when she came across a photo of Wyatt, a black and white pit bull. The 10-year-old knew right away that this was the dog for her family. "As soon as she saw Wyatt, she burst into tears and knew he was the … [Read more...] about After Her Mother Surprises Her With a Shelter Dog She Saw Online, A Young Girl Bursts Into Tears
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Shelter Dog Gets His Own Pool, But He Still Prefers His Bucket
"Centaur is a certified weirdo" 😂 Water pails sit around Austin Animal Center's play yards and dog kennels, ready to be used for cleaning. But when Centaur looks at the buckets, he sees a special place reserved just for him. The eccentric dog arrived at the shelter as a stray on St. Patrick's Day and has since amused the staff with his antics. "Centaur is a total … [Read more...] about Shelter Dog Gets His Own Pool, But He Still Prefers His Bucket
The First Time a Shelter Dog Meets Her New Father, She Can’t Stop Hugging Him
"It was an instant connection” ❤️ Maggie's life had been filled with heartbreak until she met her forever family. She can't stop hugging them now. Mary McCraw and her husband, Mark, had recently lost their rescue dog, Mischka, to cancer. They weren't sure they wanted to fill that void right away, but then they met Maggie. McCraw told The Dodo, "She melted my … [Read more...] about The First Time a Shelter Dog Meets Her New Father, She Can’t Stop Hugging Him
Shelter Dog Enjoys Cuddles With His Stuffed Animal Collection
That little face ❤️ Joey was born differently, but he's never let that stop him. The 3-month-old Chihuahua wants to do whatever his Vintage Pet Rescue foster siblings and sisters do. Even though he lacks front legs, he runs circles around the other dogs. "Joey is one of the happiest dogs we've ever met," Vintage Pet Rescue founder Kristen Peralta told The Dodo. "He … [Read more...] about Shelter Dog Enjoys Cuddles With His Stuffed Animal Collection
When a Shelter Dog Sees The Family He Thought He’d Lost Forever, He Transforms Into a Puppy
"There wasn’t a dry eye in that lobby." Chase was the type of dog that the City of Denton Animal Shelter was concerned would never be adopted. In April, he was seen running loose with two other dogs, and an animal control officer was able to capture him. Chase's past remained a mystery without a chip or identifying collar. Had the pittie ever experienced family love? … [Read more...] about When a Shelter Dog Sees The Family He Thought He’d Lost Forever, He Transforms Into a Puppy