Adoption & Rescue Stories

Today's agenda: Wake up, read heartwarming stories about animals that are too good for this world, nap, snacks, go to bed, repeat. Read about adoption and rescue stories sure to make you squeeze Charlie and Whiskers a little tighter today.

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The Secret to Calming a Stray Dog? Lunchmeat

The Secret to Calming a Stray Dog? Lunchmeat

An Ohio State Patrol officer needed to keep a dog away from interstate traffic. Luckily, he had his bologna sandwich.
Milo, Who Disappeared for 43 Days, Is Back Home After Being Found at Bottom of Silo

Milo, Who Disappeared for 43 Days, Is Back Home After Being Found at Bottom of Silo

This sweet pup was found trapped in a silo nearly 20 miles from home.
Mobile Groomer Barkbus Helps Special Needs Shelter Dogs Look Their Best with Free Grooms

Mobile Groomer Barkbus Helps Special Needs Shelter Dogs Look Their Best with Free Grooms

Every month, Barkbus employees visit the dogs of Los Angeles rescue Foxy and the Hounds to give the pups free haircuts, blowouts, and more.
Tatiana, a Formerly Abused Pit Bull, Finds Her Forever Home After 10 Years in Michigan Shelters

Tatiana, a Formerly Abused Pit Bull, Finds Her Forever Home After 10 Years in Michigan Shelters

Tatiana the pit bull was rescued in 2011 after being found barely surviving her abuse out in the cold.
'We Rescued One Another': Loving Owner Adopts Dog Who'd Spent 310 Days in Shelter

'We Rescued One Another': Loving Owner Adopts Dog Who'd Spent 310 Days in Shelter

Kane hadn't received a single adoption request during his long shelter stay. But a Facebook post soon had people from all over the world asking about him.
Missing for 2 Years, River the Tabby Cat Is Finally Reunited With Owner

Missing for 2 Years, River the Tabby Finally Reunites With Owner

The key to finding her human came in the form of a tiny tattoo.

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Special Needs Rescue Puppy Who Was Stood Up By His Initial Adopters Finds His Forever Home

Special Needs Rescue Puppy Who Was Stood Up By His Initial Adopters Finds His Forever Home

Jack, a 9-month old puppy with spina bifida, was supposed to be adopted last month but the applicant never showed up to meet him
Yorkshire Terrier Blown Out of N.C. Home By Deadly Tornado Returns Home Unharmed Hours Later

Yorkshire Terrier Blown Out of N.C. Home By Deadly Tornado Returns Home Unharmed Hours Later

The Yorkshire terrier, named Penny, was blown out of the back of an Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina residence on Monday night
Sweet Senior Pup Named ‘Happy’ Finally Adopted After 7 Years in the Shelter

Sweet Senior Pup Named ‘Happy’ Finally Adopted After 7 Years in the Shelter

'Love Is In the Air' Rescue Is Flying 190 Homeless Pets to Forever Homes for Valentine's Day

'Love Is In the Air' Rescue Is Flying 190 Homeless Pets to Forever Homes for Valentine's Day

Firefighters Rescue 2 Dogs from Massive Interstate Wreck in Texas

Firefighters Rescue 2 Dogs from Massive Interstate Wreck in Texas

Owner Saves Pup From Jaws of Shark During Game of Fetch at the Beach

Owner Saves Pup From Jaws of Shark During Game of Fetch at the Beach

Sandy the Golden Retriever Finally Makes it Home After Going Missing for Two Months

Sandy’s owner is working with a local missing animal organization to help bring more pets home safely.

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Former K-9 Officer Rescued After Spending 19 Days in Wilderness Enduring Snow, Frigid Temperatures

Former K-9 Officer Rescued After Spending 19 Days in Wilderness Enduring Snow, Frigid Temperatures

Wiggles the Dog Finally Goes Home After 11 Years in Shelter

Wiggles the Dog Is Finally Heading Home After 11 Years in Shelter

Firefighters Rescue Puppy Who Was Sealed in Backpack inside Burning Home

Firefighters Rescue Puppy Who Was Sealed in Backpack inside Burning Home

Donations Help Soldier Bring Home Puppy She Rescued While Stationed Overseas

Donations Help Soldier Bring Home Puppy She Rescued While Stationed Overseas

Special Needs Dog Was Stood Up by His Adopters, Now Hundreds Want to Give Him a Home

Special Needs Dog Was Stood Up by His Adopters, Now Hundreds Want to Give Him a Home

Loving Foster Mom Takes in Flea-Ridden Kittens with Manx Syndrome, Nurses Them Back To Health

Loving Foster Mom Takes in Flea-Ridden Kittens with Manx Syndrome, Nurses Them Back To Health

St. Louis CFO Changes Career to Help Animals and Their Families Weather the Pandemic Together

St. Louis CFO Changes Career to Help Animals and Their Families Weather the Pandemic Together

Garbage Truck Driver Rescues Scared, Injured Puppy Left in Roadside Backpack

Garbage Truck Driver Rescues Scared, Injured Puppy Left in Roadside Backpack

Dog Rescued From Rubble After Alabama Tornado Traps Him Under the Remains of His House

Dog Rescued From Rubble After Alabama Tornado Traps Him Under the Remains of His House

New Jersey Police Officer Adopts Abandoned Pit Bull Pup He Found On Duty: 'Makes You Feel Good'

New Jersey Police Officer Adopts Abandoned Pit Bull Pup He Found On Duty: 'Makes You Feel Good'

Georgia Police Officer Saves, Adopts ‘Miracle’ Pit Bull Puppy Abandoned in Dumpster

Georgia Police Officer Saves, Adopts ‘Miracle’ Pit Bull Puppy Abandoned in Dumpster

Dog Stranded on Log in the Middle of Alligator-Filled Florida Island Rescued by Animal Officer

Dog Stranded on Log in the Middle of Alligator-Filled Florida Island Rescued by Animal Officer

To Combat Shelter Overpopulation, This Student Pilot Flies Pets To New Homes

To Combat Shelter Overpopulation, This Student Pilot Flies Pets To New Homes

Owners Who Chose to Remove Dog's Eyes Over Treating Infection, Give Up Blind Pet After Surgery

Owners Who Chose to Remove Dog's Eyes Over Treating Infection, Give Up Blind Pet After Surgery

Gumdrop the Dog Becomes First Pit Bull to Be Adopted in Denver in Over 30 Years After Repeal of Decades-Long Breed Ban

Gumdrop Becomes First Pit Bull to Be Adopted in Denver After Repeal of Decades-Long Breed Ban

Meet Roy! Goldie Hawn Introduces Adorable New Puppy: 'Look What Santa Rescued for Me'

Meet Roy! Goldie Hawn Introduces Adorable New Puppy: 'Look What Santa Rescued for Me'

Cat Muji Found After Spending 11 Days (Including Christmas) in LaGuardia Airport

Cat Muji Found After Spending 11 Days (Including Christmas) in LaGuardia Airport

Stray Pup Found on a Military Base Overseas Enjoys Furever Home With Veteran in the U.S.

Stray Pup Found on a Military Base Overseas Enjoys Furever Home With Veteran in the U.S.

Deaf Dog Trapped in 20 Ft. Rabbit Hole Rescued After 30 Hours: 'It Was Like a Miracle'

Deaf Dog Trapped in 20 Ft. Rabbit Hole Rescued After 30 Hours: 'It Was Like a Miracle'

Cocker Spaniel Puppy Found Abandoned Grows Up to Be an English Police Dog

Cocker Spaniel Puppy Found Abandoned Grows Up to Be an English Police Dog

Dog Stranded Alone on the Thin Ice of a Michigan River Saved by Animal-Loving Rescuers

Dog Stranded Alone on the Thin Ice of a Michigan River Saved by Animal-Loving Rescuers

Cat Named Turbo Joe Learns to Use Wheelchair, Finds Forever Home

Cat Named Turbo Joe Learns to Use Wheelchair, Finds Forever Home

3-Legged Dog Reunited with Owner Almost a Year After Going Missing: 'It's Like She Never Left'

3-Legged Dog Reunited with Owner Almost a Year After Going Missing: 'It's Like She Never Left'

Three Cheers for Sarge! Pup Is Finally Adopted After 628 Days in a Shelter

Three Cheers for Sarge! Pup Is Finally Adopted After 628 Days in a Shelter

Soccer Player Adopts Dog Whose Adorable Antics Interrupted Match

Soccer Player Adopts Dog Whose Adorable Antics Interrupted Match

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