The Asbury Park Press published a Dec. 9 gallery featuring eight adoptable animals — six dogs — from Monmouth County SPCA, Ocean County Animal Control and Jersey Shore Animal Center, spotlighting pets with varied needs and backgrounds. Read On…
Denver, a 2-year-old terrier lab mix, is featured as Dog of the Week at the Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center in Zanesville, Ohio. Volunteers say he is kid- and dog-friendly, keeps a clean kennel and enjoyed meeting families at a recent community event. Read On…
On Dec. 13, 2025, ten Missoula Police Department officers traded patrol duties for shelter work, spending eight hours washing kennels, feeding cats, walking dogs and helping prepare animals for adoption ahead of the holidays. Read On…
Loki, an 8-year-old retriever and labrador mix at Second Chance Animal Services in East Brookfield, Massachusetts, has been waiting to be adopted for two years and was returned to the shelter in 2023. Read On…
Firefighters responded about 1:30 p.m. on Monday to Lily’s Play‑N‑Stay in Belton, extinguishing an electrical fire that displaced 17 dogs and ultimately killed a 17‑year‑old resident. Read On…
Sumner County Animal Services has paused dog adoptions and intakes after five shelter dogs tested positive for Canine Distemper Virus. Sheriff Eric Craddock said sanitation steps will likely take 14 days. Read On…
After an eviction left them without a home, Nadia and Snow Bear — a bonded pair — were surrendered to Fulton County Animal Services. A video posted Dec. 8 shows the two dogs curled up together; they are now available for adoption. Read On…
OC Animal Care ran a December 2022 promotion waiving adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds and over, a holiday effort that helped 117 of those dogs find homes while the shelter held weekly adoption events. Read On…
LA Animal Services in Los Angeles has issued an urgent call for foster homes for medium to large dogs during the holiday season, asking residents to open their doors to help animals in the city's care. Read On…
The St. Louis Pet Adoption Center will waive adoption fees Dec. 2-3 — the first such event since new county rules — and extend hours as it seeks to reduce overcrowding and make adoptions easier for families. Read On…