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
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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
Shelter dog was so lonely after her brother got adopted out — then she got great news
While it’s always good news when a dog gets adopted, sometimes it means having to split up a close pair — leaving one dog behind at the shelter, lonelier than ever after having to say goodbye to their best friend. Recently, one dog was heartbroken after her brother got adopted out — but now she finally has good news of her own. Stillwater Animal Welfare, in Oklahoma, … [Read more...] about Shelter dog was so lonely after her brother got adopted out — then she got great news
Woman volunteers at shelter — makes a “drastic decision” on her first day after meeting rescue dog
Volunteering with an animal shelter is one of the most rewarding things you can do. And for one woman, it led to a life-changing decision — on just her first day! Katherine Ellis recently decided to volunteer at her local Humane Society in Charlotte. Though she had no intention of getting a dog of her own, she heard that they had 46 dogs who needed homes immediately, and … [Read more...] about Woman volunteers at shelter — makes a “drastic decision” on her first day after meeting rescue dog