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
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A caring 2-year-old goes to a dog shelter and chooses a sick, shy pit bull in need of love
There are so many dogs in shelters, and they all just want one thing: to find their forever homes. But sadly, it can take some longer than others. Whether it’s their breed, age, appearance or health issues, many dogs get constantly passed over by adopters, often in favor of younger, more conventionally cute puppies. But sometimes a compassionate person comes along and … [Read more...] about A caring 2-year-old goes to a dog shelter and chooses a sick, shy pit bull in need of love
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
This Brazilian Priest Takes Stray Dogs Off the Streets To Get Them Adopted By His Congregation
A compassionate Brazilian priest helps homeless dogs get adopted by having them join his church’s service every Sunday. Everybody’s welcome at the house of God – shouldn’t that be true for animals, too? A priest in Brazil thinks so. Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes typically celebrates the Sunday mass with some special guests – the forgotten stray dogs of Gravatá. … [Read more...] about This Brazilian Priest Takes Stray Dogs Off the Streets To Get Them Adopted By His Congregation
Scared shelter dog jumps for joy when he realizes he’s being adopted
All shelter dogs are waiting to be adopted, dreaming of a family who will love them and give them a forever home. There’s nothing quite like the moment a dog realizes it finally has an owner. One heartwarming viral video shows how adoption can totally change a dog’s life as a poor pit bull goes from frightened to overjoyed in one moment. As much as shelters try … [Read more...] about Scared shelter dog jumps for joy when he realizes he’s being adopted