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Top 10 Reasons for Adopting Two Bonded Dogs

Adopting two dogs means more pooches to love, among other reasons! We're dishing out our top 10 reasons for adopting two bonded dogs.

Pixar’s KitBull Showcases Dog Fighting Awareness and Unlikely Friend

Who says animated films don’t make you cry? Not Pixar, that’s for sure, as they’ve released a new film about an abused dog and his unlikely…

Marathoner Adopts Abandoned Puppy After Carrying Him Across The Finish

As if running a marathon isn’t pretty bad-a$$ enough, a runner in Western Thailand saw an abandoned puppy on the course, saved him and carried him for…

Joe Biden Officially Brings Four Furry Feet Into His Family

Former Vice President Joe Biden has added four furry feet to his family, as he and his wife Jill adopted a 10-month-old German Shepherd named Major. Joe Bide…

What is Pet Selection Counseling?

If you need guidance when adding a furry family member to your ranks, it may be a good idea to consider pet selection counseling.

Is Your Dog Really Rescued or Adopted?

Is "adopted" or "rescued" the correct terminology to use when referring to a dog? Kevin Roberts talks about why these terms may not fit the situation.

How to Bring Adoptable Dogs to the United States

Many countries around the world have a problem with stray dogs. Here's how you can bring those homeless pups to the U.S. for adoption.

Why Did This UPS Driver Adopt a Giant Pit Bull?

Life is better with a dog, but this UPS driver had a REALLY good reason to adopt Leo the Pit Bull... his mom passed away.

Pets Hidden in Optical Illusions Reveal a Double Meaning

An amazing collaboration between photographer Amol Jadhav and visionary director Pranav Bhide brings us a collection of stunning and powerful pictures.

ASPCA Partners With Maddie’s Fund to Support the “Million Cat Chal

It may be a big number, but saving the lives of one million cats is possible - and you can help. The ASPCA has a plan that will save lives!

Cats and Coffee: The CatWise Cat Café Tour

Have a seat, grab a coffee and get ready to talk cats with cat behaviorist Pam Johnson-Bennett. The CatWise Cat Cafe Tour is coming to a city near you!

Dog Escapes Shelter To Find Woman Who Gave Him Bacon Treats

A small act of kindness, and bacon treats, left a big imprint on the heart of a shelter dog in Yellowknife, Canada, and changed both of their lives forever!

Senior’s Center Adopts Deceased Resident’s Pooch

When her elderly pet parent died, Izzy wasn't sure where'd she go. But the Senior's Center where the pair lived wanted to keep her on.

New Law Means Mexico Will Stop Euthanizing Retired Police Dogs

After serving your community bravely, you shouldn't be rewarded with death! That's what happened to Mexican K9 dogs - but now they can be adopted.

Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl Brings Ruff and Fluff To The Field

Forget football and the Super Bowl. Animal Planet's 13th Annual Puppy Bowl is the game you've got to watch - what team are you cheering for?

Carrie Fisher’s Beloved French Bulldog Mourns Her Death

Fans worldwide are mourning the loss of Carrie Fisher, but perhaps none so much as Carrie's furry family member, a French Bulldog named Gary Fisher.

Heroic Dogs And Their Humans Need Your Help to Get to US

Two dogs who serve United States Service Members have forever homes with their humans in America, but need help raising the funds to get them to the US.

5 Insider Secrets Only Foster Dog Parents Know

Shelters and rescues are in need of foster parents for homeless pets. There are some lessons that can only be learned by someone who's already been there.

Real-Life Shelter Show Rooms Help Dogs Get Adopted

Life for shelter dogs can be stressful. One Humane Society in Ohio is working to change those stress levels, and help dogs find fur-ever homes for real.

Rags-to-Riches Shelter Dog Becomes Face of Shoe Company

Oliver is a pit bull rescued from the Humane Society when he was just a puppy, but he's showing the world how you start off doesn't decide where you end up!

Squee Alert: Boxer Adopts Adorbs Baby Bird

A little bird told me that she has a new daddy! Pup becomes a dogfather after finding a baby bird and adopting it as his own.

Retired TSA Dogs Are Looking for Loving Homes

Looking to earn some frequent flyer cuddles? These dogs are hanging up their airport security gear to snuggle their way into your life.

What Is A No-Kill Shelter?

Did you know there are different kinds of shelters to help animals? Let's go over what a no-kill shelter is and how it differs from other animal shelters.

“Looking For You” Digital Shelter Dog Follows Shoppers Around Mall

“He followed me home from the mall… can I keep him?” OgilvyOne takes advertising to a new level with a campaign that promotes the awesomen…

Adopting a Dog: Tips for Success

If you decide to adopt a dog, you obviously want everything to go as smoothly as possible and end up a resounding success. Before you can even get a dog home, you'll have to be successful in your application to adopt.

Why You Should Consider Fostering a Dog

Open your heart and your home, and foster a dog in need If you love dogs, you may think that the most practical course of action would be to buy or adopt one…

4 Purrfect Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Cat

When you are ready to add a feline to your family, consider adoption. Need a good reason to adopt a shelter cat? We'll give you four!

Paws Up For National Pet Day

Happy National Pet Day! April 11 is National Pet Day - so what does that mean? Do pets get to take the day off (with pay, of course)?

Survey Finds Young Adults Would Rather Buy Than Adopt A Dog

Even with all the PSAs circulating that tout adoption as the most humane way to bring a dog into a household, it turns out that young adults would rather buy…