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Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

Penny was rescued after being overlooked for 6 months in the Carson shelter.

This local rescuer shares how he got started saving LA’s animals in need.

Woman hugs her black poodle dog outside in New York City.

A handful of other cities and states have done the same in an effort to end the puppy mill pipeline.

Humane Society of Missouri is returning from a rescue in Polk County, Missouri with 28 dogs including one deceased.

The shelter needs your help supporting these neglected pups.

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Man in military uniform with German shepherd dog outdoors.

This Veteran’s Day, show your support for Mission K9 Rescue.

Two vets examining a dog in the office.

Everything you need to know before Election Day.

The Pet Groupies

Nicole Fiorentino’s The Pet Groupies also offers pet-sitting services in Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.


Alaska Airlines plane flying in the air

He says his pup suffered anxiety and breathing issues because of the airline’s actions.

Woman snuggling a dog in her bed at home.

Fostering a pet can be one way to help a person in need escape a dangerous situation.

Man arrested after dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton.

The pup, now named Trooper, is safe with a foster family.

A Southwest captain made a new friend in kitten Avery while flying 145 shelter animals affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene to the Midwest.

“It was love at 30,000 feet,” Lucky Dog Animal Rescue’s CEO said.

Drew Barrymore Dave Bautista ASPCA adopt a shelter dog month.

The pair is working to find homes for pets during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

Florida Troopers Rescue Dog Left Tied to Pole in Hurricane Milton Floodwaters.

Watch video of Florida troopers saving the pup on this heroic mission.

Animal shelters working to rescue pets ahead of Hurricane Milton.

These shelters and rescue organizations are in need of emergency fosters and donations.

dog being saved by a human

These organizations are assisting with rescue efforts—and they need your help.

Jennifer Aniston Starts Fund to Help Animal Rescues, Hopes to Inspire People to 'Throw in a Dollar'.

The Clydeo Fund launched in celebration of her new book, Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life.

a dog by a disco ball

When you adopt a dog this October, you’ll be entered to win a homecoming photoshoot, a shelter donation, and more.

Young happy stylish woman plays with her fluffy white dog at home.

I’m finally saying what I’ve been thinking since the day I brought my pup home.

Puppy sad and alone in a cage.

Named for a Golden Retriever who died a tragic, preventable death, this legislation would protect other animals from meeting the same fate.

Frederick Douglass Moorefield Jr. dog fighting ring

Twelve dogs were rescued from this barbaric operation that has been going on for two decades.

80 dogs located about an hour from New Orleans rescued by Zeus' Rescues.

They will be available for adoption after receiving medical treatment.

Riley the rescue Golden Retriever being transported out of the debris of the World Trade Center.

Kinship pays tribute to the pups who risked their lives to save others 23 years ago.

Woman Sitting at Table With Small Dog.

The shelter hopes to free up space as they face overcrowding.

Woman holding two young kittens.

And what you can do to help.

Women waiting for their flight at the airport with their dog.

Without the advocacy they need, these animals rely on Americans for help.

ASPCA Helps 100+ Dogs in Suspected Dogfighting Case.

Now, they’re providing medical aid to the injured pups and assisting with the police investigation.

Facebook scam leaves humane society in The Dalles ‘paralyzed’ as Meta does nothing.

The nonprofit’s page was hacked, leaving their operations paused and potential adopters vulnerable to theft.

A woman tries to snuggle a reluctant cat

If your mental health is causing you to neglect your pet, find them immediate care while you get help.

Ellos Son La Razon, the shelter in Ensenada we have been rescuing dogs from since 2017, is closing it’s doors in 2 months.

Here’s how to recognize the signs that you’ve encountered one.

Two cats sitting inside in the sun.

The annual festival will delight cat lovers in 250 theaters nationwide.

PA State Police responded to a welfare check at a residence in Erie County.

You can help a local shelter get them the medical care they need.

stray dog outside in Turkey

Activists aim to keep fighting against this new law that they see as a potential death sentence for many of Turkey’s cherished street dogs.

Brown dog with white markings standing in leaves

The truth is breed labels are often wrong.

Woman getting ready to travel with her small brown dog at the airport.

The restrictions create financial and logistical challenges for animal welfare organizations.