All shelter animals are just waiting for the day they’ll finally be adopted, but it takes some a long time to find a home — like one sweet 9-year-old cat, who spent his entire life in the shelter being passed over. But now, Barney’s story finally has a happy ending. Barney has been in the care of Emmet County Animal Shelter since he was a kitten. According to People, … [Read more...] about Cat who spent his whole life in shelter finally finds a home after 9 years
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Shelter dog kept sneaking out to visit medical facility — so they decided to adopt him
Sometimes animals enter our lives in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes we choose our pets, but sometimes they’re the ones choosing us. That was the case for one dog, whose habit of sneaking out of the shelter led him to an unexpected new home — and now he’s giving back to help other shelter dogs in need. In 2017, Scout was living in Michigan’s Antrim County Animal … [Read more...] about Shelter dog kept sneaking out to visit medical facility — so they decided to adopt him
93-year-old woman spends her time crafting dog beds for shelter animals — thank you
Shelter animals need all the love they can get, and it’s always inspiring to see the creative and unique ways people use their talents to help these animals. Like one senior woman, who spends her spare time crafting cozy dog beds for animal shelters. Joan Potters is a 93-year-old woman from San Antonio. Like many seniors, she’s taken up crafts as a hobby, but her … [Read more...] about 93-year-old woman spends her time crafting dog beds for shelter animals — thank you
Maui animal shelter overcrowded with pets after wildfires — here’s what you can do to help
Our hearts are with the people of Maui, Hawaii who have been devastated by catastrophic wildfires. The death toll currently stands at 55 people and is expected to rise, and thousands have lost their homes. As is always the case in disasters like this, animals are also being affected: The Maui Humane Society announced they have taken in a huge amount of pets … [Read more...] about Maui animal shelter overcrowded with pets after wildfires — here’s what you can do to help
Dog finally adopted after 500 days in shelter was returned a week later — now he’s looking for a new home
It’s the best day of any shelter dog’s life when they finally get adopted, but sadly it doesn’t always work out. Sometimes dogs are surrendered back to shelters, leaving the dogs confused and wondering what happened to their home. That was the case for one dog, who was finally adopted after 500 days in the shelter only to be returned a week later. But now, he’s looking for … [Read more...] about Dog finally adopted after 500 days in shelter was returned a week later — now he’s looking for a new home