Animal Shelter

Rescue dogs (and cats) are wagging their tails proudly today as a new bill just passed in their honor. As of Monday May 13, 2013 Colorado’s State pet is the animals of shelters and rescues. The bill was introduced by young students of the Peakview School in Walsenburg, Colorado. Read More

A recent controversy involving the Royal Oak Animal Shelter in Michigan calls into question the shelter’s interpretation of the term “no-kill.” The Royal Oak Animal Shelter is one of the few no-kill shelters in southeast Michigan, but one former staffer there has publicly stated Read More

Orlando, FL - A much anticipated shelter will be opening in a few months to house pets that are victims of their owner's domestic violence disputes.  It will be called Paws for Peace Kennel and it's the first of its kind in Central Florida.  In fact, there are only a few animal Read More

Animal shelter overcrowding is becoming an increasingly large problem in the United States, leading to the euthanizing of 60% of these more than 4 million animals, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).  In an effort to end shelter Read More

The number of cats and dogs that are in need of good homes are rising, especially with the spring and summer months bringing about the addition of newborns.  Many times animals are simply dropped off at animal shelters, where they will remain until their untimely death.  Many Read More

The Toronto Animal Shelter has seen their share of odd and surprising births during the course of their existence, but the recent birthing of 26 hamsters to three mothers during one birth process has the staff searching for help from others to adopt these newborns.  Animal lovers Read More

Fairbanks, AK - One of the strangest break-ins in Alaskan history has hit the news Wednesday morning.  The perpetrator?  A large black, tan and white husky mix, caught on surveillance tapes as the culprit in this bizarre story.  Apparently, the husky just had to get inside of the Read More

Elwood, IL - Anyone who can answer yes to the question, "do you and your dog have matching outfits?" will be excited to learn about an event where you are not only expected to look like your dog, but where you can win prizes for a dog and owner matching costume contest and a dog Read More

Tinley Park, IL - April 16, 2011 marked the 4th Annual P.A.W.S. Easter Egg Hunt held at Tinley Park from 10:00am until 12:00pm, an event designed to raise funds for P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter.  Even the cool, damp weather couldn't keep these dogs and their owners away from this Read More

Cincinnati - Two Labrador Retriever puppies who were born blind have been given a whole new outlook on life thanks to three dedicated volunteers who provided the eye surgery that restored their sight.  Both puppies are now starting to be able to follow people and toys with their Read More