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
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Heartbreaking photo shows shelter pit bull “losing hope” after adoptions fall through — still looking for a home
All shelter dogs dream of finding a home of their own, but some dogs get passed over time and time again, and begin to lose hope that they’ll ever get adopted. That’s what one heartbreaking viral photo showed, as a 3-year-old shelter dog looks devastated after not getting adopted again. But despite everything, there is still hope for this lonely dog… Rocky, a 3-year-old … [Read more...] about Heartbreaking photo shows shelter pit bull “losing hope” after adoptions fall through — still looking for a home
Dog born with extremely short spine & no neck finds a family who loves him just the way he is
Cooper, an American foxhound, is a unique pooch. He is one of only a few dogs in the world that lives with short spine syndrome. Short spine syndrome is a genetic condition where the vertebrae are severely compressed, occasionally they are even fused together. It is believed the condition is caused by inbreeding. I want to discuss a topic we are asked very … [Read more...] about Dog born with extremely short spine & no neck finds a family who loves him just the way he is
Woman adopts dog who has been in shelter for 7 years — gets remarkable sign that it’s meant to be
All shelter dogs dream of finding their forever home, some wait years before getting adopted. Sometimes it takes time to find just the right new owner. When one woman visited a shelter and met a dog who had been waiting 7 years to find a home, she noticed a remarkable sign and knew it was destined to be. Animal Resource Center, a nonprofit shelter in Bloomsburg, … [Read more...] about Woman adopts dog who has been in shelter for 7 years — gets remarkable sign that it’s meant to be
UPS driver, who forms bond with pit bull while on delivery route, adopts him after owner dies
It was the subject of so many cartoons and comedy sketches, a mailman would approach a house and get chased off or barked at by a dog, but in reality, delivery workers make friends with so many of the animals they encounter every day. The UPS Dogs Facebook page celebrates these friendships with so many stories of drivers who not only deliver parcels but treats and … [Read more...] about UPS driver, who forms bond with pit bull while on delivery route, adopts him after owner dies