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  • Young Man’s Final Wish Before Losing His Battle With Cancer Was One Last Hug From His Beloved Dog
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  • Tiny Rescue Tortoise Spots An Orange Kitten — Then Hurries Over To Make A New Best Friend
  • Woman Survives A 180-Foot Waterfall Fall — Then Her Missing Dog Is Found Waiting In The Same Spot A Week Later
  • Cat Born With Tiny “T-Rex Arms” Waited For Someone To See Past His Difference — Then The Perfect Family Found Him
  • Terrified Puppy Gets Tangled In Branches While Trying To Escape Rescuers — Then Realizes She’s Finally Safe
  • Rare Dog Waited Three Years For Someone To Choose Her — Now She’s Winning Hearts Everywhere She Goes
  • Senior Labrador Returned To Shelter For Being “Too Big” Finally Finds The Family Who Loves Her Exactly As She Is
  • Retired Volunteer Notices Shelter Cats Have Nowhere Cozy To Relax — So He Starts Building Tiny Chairs For Them
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Tag: adoption

Stud Confined In Puppy Mill His Whole Life Gets First Whiff Of Human Decency
by waggingtonpost on April 4, 2021

Stud Confined In Puppy Mill His Whole Life Gets First Whiff Of Human Decency

It is a sad reality: puppy mills still exist. Oftentimes puppy mills go under the radar as reputable breeders that sell puppies online. Families have no idea where their puppies…

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Family Couldn’t Afford To Feed Their Dog Anymore, So He Wasted Away To His Bones
by waggingtonpost on March 25, 2021

Family Couldn’t Afford To Feed Their Dog Anymore, So He Wasted Away To His Bones

Roland (formerly known as Shorty) is a Blue Heeler mix who was adopted from Montgomery County Animal Shelter in Texas about 2 years ago. Back then, he was 2 years…

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Family Promises To Adopt Disabled Dog, But Don’t Show Up On Adoption Day
by waggingtonpost on March 25, 2021

Family Promises To Adopt Disabled Dog, But Don’t Show Up On Adoption Day

For an American Bully puppy named Jack, living with Spina Bifida was always frightening. This spinal cord birth defect weakened and deformed his limbs permanently, causing him mobility issues. Despite…

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Pit Bull Left Homeless After California Fires Hopes Someone Will Adopt Him Too
by waggingtonpost on March 24, 2021

Pit Bull Left Homeless After California Fires Hopes Someone Will Adopt Him Too

The 2020 California wildfires were one of the worst the state has ever seen. The destruction reached many animal shelters, prompting emergency evacuation measures. “Big Head” the 7-year-old Pit Bull…

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Blind From Birth, Pit Bull Pup’s Looking For A Family To Guide Him Through Life
by waggingtonpost on March 17, 2021

Blind From Birth, Pit Bull Pup’s Looking For A Family To Guide Him Through Life

Stevie, a four-month-old blind puppy, was born with Microphthalmia, a condition in which one or both eyes are abnormally small and results in blindness. Stevie has adjusted to life without…

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With Grueling Anxiety From Being In Shelter, He Just Wants A Family To Call His Own
by waggingtonpost on March 3, 2021

With Grueling Anxiety From Being In Shelter, He Just Wants A Family To Call His Own

Rocky, a four-and-a-half-year-old Labrador-Boxer mix, has been living at the Taunton Animal Shelter for an entire year now. Shelter staff says Rocky is a wonderful pup who’s been sitting in…

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Actor Jonah Hill Expresses His Joy After Adopting A 3-Year-Old Doggy, Gets Praised by 336K People On Instagram
by waggingtonpost on February 26, 2021

Actor Jonah Hill Expresses His Joy After Adopting A 3-Year-Old Doggy, Gets Praised by 336K People On Instagram

It’s always great news to hear about a celebrity deciding to adopt a rescue dog or cat instead of buying one, encouraging their fans to do the same. With that…

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14-Year-Old Shelter Dog Gets Adopted After Spending 11 Years Praying For A Family
by waggingtonpost on February 8, 2021

14-Year-Old Shelter Dog Gets Adopted After Spending 11 Years Praying For A Family

After spending the last 11 years of her life at the Five A’s Humane Society in Godfrey, Illinois, 14-year-old Wiggles has finally been adopted into a loving home. Wiggles, a…

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Dog Named Drools Has Lived At Shelter Over 720 Days Waiting To Be Adopted
by waggingtonpost on October 30, 2020

Dog Named Drools Has Lived At Shelter Over 720 Days Waiting To Be Adopted

It’s hard to imagine waiting 720 days and hoping for someone to come along and adopt you. That’s the situation for a four-year-old dog named Drools at a shelter in…

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After Being Rejected For 720 Days, Dog Sits By Himself In Sad Corner Of Shelter
by waggingtonpost on October 30, 2020

After Being Rejected For 720 Days, Dog Sits By Himself In Sad Corner Of Shelter

Drools the 4-year-old Pit Bull-Boxer mix was brought to the remotely located Conour Animal Shelter in Monte Vista, Colorado, nearly 2 years ago. Seeing the dog’s cheerful and extra-snuggly demeanor,…

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Scared Dog With Horrible Scars Walks Into Police Station, Gets Adopted By Cops
by waggingtonpost on October 28, 2020

Scared Dog With Horrible Scars Walks Into Police Station, Gets Adopted By Cops

A shabby-looking homeless dog was looking for shelter when he unwittingly entered the barracks of the Bayamón Police Station in Puerto Rico. Sergeant Tony Montesinos quickly spotted the dog and…

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After 756 Days In The Shelter, Nine-Year-Old Beagle Mix Finds Forever Home
by waggingtonpost on October 25, 2020

After 756 Days In The Shelter, Nine-Year-Old Beagle Mix Finds Forever Home

It’s no secret that people are more likely to adopt puppies when scouring the animal shelters for a new pet. But this leaves the older dogs, and dogs with health…

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All Dogs In Shelter Get Adopted On Adoption Day, But One Dog Gets Left Behind
by waggingtonpost on October 22, 2020

All Dogs In Shelter Get Adopted On Adoption Day, But One Dog Gets Left Behind

Over the years, the amazing team of vets at “Vet Ranch” have saved the lives of many sick, abused and mistreated animals on the verge of death. But when they…

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Man Adopts Dog With Cancer So He Can Experience A Loving Home In His Final Days
by waggingtonpost on October 18, 2020

Man Adopts Dog With Cancer So He Can Experience A Loving Home In His Final Days

Karosas brought Thanos to the vet, hoping for good news, but the vet explained that there was no treatment that can extend his time. luciianokarosas/Instagram “I came out with a…

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Little Boy Shows Heart By Choosing Oldest Dog In The Shelter Whom No One Wanted
by waggingtonpost on October 16, 2020

Little Boy Shows Heart By Choosing Oldest Dog In The Shelter Whom No One Wanted

A 14-year-old miniature Poodle named Shey was heartbroken when his longtime “beloved” family surrendered him to a shelter. The elderly dog had grown deaf and blind due to his advanced…

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After 6-Long-Yrs At The Shelter, Rufo The Pit Bull Finally Gets Adopted
by waggingtonpost on October 16, 2020

After 6-Long-Yrs At The Shelter, Rufo The Pit Bull Finally Gets Adopted

Rufo the Pit Bull had to spend six of the first seven years of his life just waiting around in his cage in a shelter to be adopted. No one…

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Dog Is Broken After His Adoption Falls Through, So He Stares At A Wall All Day
by waggingtonpost on October 7, 2020

Dog Is Broken After His Adoption Falls Through, So He Stares At A Wall All Day

When March the homeless Pit Bull was first pulled from the streets, he was a mellow and happy-go-lucky fellow. The staff at Philadelphia city shelter was confident that this handsome…

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Man Travels 1,500 Miles To Adopt Dog, But Doesn’t Have The Money To Return Home
by waggingtonpost on October 6, 2020

Man Travels 1,500 Miles To Adopt Dog, But Doesn’t Have The Money To Return Home

Matters of the heart don’t follow any rhyme or reason – and it’s the only thing that made sense when we heard the extraordinary story of 23-year-old Joel Carpenter. It…

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Homeless Pup Wears Tuxedo For Adoption Day But His New Owner Fails To Show Up
by waggingtonpost on September 28, 2020

Homeless Pup Wears Tuxedo For Adoption Day But His New Owner Fails To Show Up

Imagine being a little puppy who is homeless and has no one to give you love, attention, and snuggles. That’s exactly what happened to a sweet pooch named Vincente who…

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Broke Grad-Student Stole Neglected Pit Bull That Was Never Let Out Of Her Crate
by waggingtonpost on September 21, 2020

Broke Grad-Student Stole Neglected Pit Bull That Was Never Let Out Of Her Crate

When anyone brings a dog into their home, they are obligated to provide for that pet. It’s an unwritten promise that we never break! As dog owners, we are to…

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