Placer County Animal Services will host a free adoption event on Oct. 4 in Auburn to mark National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, offering pets from a shelter intake that includes 1,799 animals and 819 dogs. Read On…
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is rolling out holiday initiatives, waiving adoption fees for city residents and warning against gifting pets as it works to handle a wintertime surge in animal arrivals, particularly large dogs. Read On…
New Hanover County animal control in Wilmington, N.C., is advising residents not to give pets as surprise Christmas gifts, warning that the holiday rush can lead to more animals leaving shelters shortly after adoption. Read On…
PAWS Chicago began its Holiday Adopt‑A‑Thon on Friday at the Lincoln Park adoption center, showcasing 20 dogs and aiming to place 125 pets by the end of the weekend as the shelter responds to increased citywide intakes. Read On…
A rescue dog that had been scheduled for euthanasia met Santa and elicited a significant reaction, an episode reported by Newsweek on Dec. 23, 2025 and edited by PressBee. Read On…
Shotgun, an American pit bull terrier mix known for his "gigantic smile," has been at the Humane Society for about two weeks after arriving with his brother Creed. The shelter is promoting the two dogs to help them find permanent homes. Read On…
Bryan Reisberg has been taking adoptable dogs on subway and city outings in a specially designed backpack, a campaign that has connected 11 shelter dogs with new families since this summer. Read On…
A dog was witnessed being tossed from a buggy on OH-39 in Richland County on Monday. The Richland County Dog Warden's Office is seeking information and has taken the frightened animal into its shelter in Mansfield. Read On…
San Juan County announced the start of the 2026 dog licensing season beginning Dec. 11, and the Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is featuring Lobo, a shepherd looking for a forever family. Read On…
Onyx, a 9-year-old dog who spent the bulk of his life at the Animal Charity of Ohio Humane Society in Mahoning County, was adopted Saturday in a moment celebrated by shelter staff, volunteers and the local community. Read On…