A 5-year-old from central Iowa raised $5,000 to cover adoption fees for every dog at the Marion County Humane Society before Christmas, hoping to speed adoptions at a shelter where some animals wait months or years for homes. Read On…
Shelter leaders are urging caution about gifting pets as surprises during the holidays, saying animals need time, space and commitment and that unplanned adoptions can lead to surrenders. Outlets including WCJB and Prismedia have published guidance and alternatives. Read On…
Waldomar, a four-year-old Labrador mix, was left unclaimed at a Dodgers adoption event; the team's mascot knelt to comfort him before he was moved to Agoura Animal Care Center for another chance at a home. Read On…
Augusta Animal Shelter is again placing cats and dogs in temporary holiday homes, a program that began in 2019 and runs through Jan. 3, 2026, with most trial placements turning into permanent adoptions, the shelter says. Read On…
Starting today, the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center in Columbus is offering a holiday sleepover program that lets community members take a dog home for a long weekend in hopes of finding a permanent family. Read On…
The Heartland Humane Society in Ottumwa is discouraging surprise pet gifts after board president Jean Sporer said animals are often returned when they are not a good fit, and suggested paying for an adoption as a holiday present. Read On…
The New England Patriots Foundation will hold a Dog Adoption 'TailGate' on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Patriot Place Plaza in Foxborough, offering 40 dogs for adoption alongside a watch party for the Patriots game. Read On…
Huntsville Animal Services is staging a six-hour Adopt-a-Thon pop-up at Petsense on Oct. 18 to connect local residents with shelter dogs ready for adoption. Read On…
Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., Great Dog Rescue New England and Vintage Pet Rescue introduced three dogs available for adoption: Kel, a 16lb companion; Alice, a Chihuahua mix surrendered in Mississippi; and Ranee, a 13-year-old poodle mix from Rhode Island. Read On…
Lotus, a 1-year-old black scruffy dog surrendered in Charlotte on Aug. 7, 2025 with a wedding ring on her collar, was taken in by Forgotten, Now Family Rescue and has since been adopted. Read On…