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When a Utah couple adopted a baby through a closed adoption, they made a life-changing decision a week later. They invited the birth mother to become part of their family, creating a beautiful bond that has lasted decades.
Stacy Barr had never been a father when he welcomed 14-year-old Dakota into his home in 2018. Six years later, their story is inspiring more people to consider adopting teenagers from foster care.
Paul Lonardo never knew he had a daughter until Jennifer Skiles found him through DNA testing four decades later. Now he's made their bond official by legally adopting her.
A Georgia firefighter who rescued newborn puppies from a burning home just adopted a second one after the pup's first adoption fell through. Now brothers Kreed and Chief Lou are reunited, living with the man who carried them both to safety.
Cora Schut, a high school wrestler from Sioux Center, Iowa, has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship created specifically for adopted athletes who share a love of wrestling. The award honors Brian Keck, an Ohio state champion who was adopted at 15 and dedicated his life to creating opportunities for young wrestlers.
Animal welfare teams rescued over 250 dogs from a single property and urgently need adopters to help rehome them. The RSPCA says multi-animal rescues have jumped 70% since 2021, and shelters are now at their fullest in six years.
Hundreds of rabbits, rats, and guinea pigs used in scientific research now have a chance at normal life thanks to Australia's first adoption center dedicated to rehoming small lab animals. The Liberty Adoption Centre on NSW's Central Coast can house 120 animals while they wait for loving homes.
A mother polar bear in Manitoba surprised scientists when she adopted a second cub that wasn't her own, marking only the 13th adoption documented in 45 years of tracking. You can now follow their journey online as the family hunts seals and learns survival skills together.
Former school bus drivers Larry and Tammy Pointer just adopted a brother and sister together, helping solve a critical need in foster care. Siblings are often separated in the system, but this Nashville couple made sure two more kids could stay together.
A Georgia firefighter who saved a litter of puppies from a burning home last year just adopted a second one after the pup's first placement fell through. Now brothers Kreed and Chief Lou are reunited at the firehouse that saved their lives.
A music teacher spent decades wondering about her origin story after being found as a newborn in a shopping cart. Thanks to Ohio's new adoption records law and one dedicated researcher, she finally met the two women who saved her life in 1972.
The Mashburn family just held their 161st consecutive annual reunion, recognized by Congress as one of America's longest running family gatherings. What started in 1886 when two brothers reunited after fighting on opposite sides of the Civil War has never missed a single year.
An 11-year-old boy's adoption became a community celebration when nearly 45 fifth-graders surprised him by filling the courtroom. What started as a legal proceeding turned into an unforgettable moment of belonging.
A South Carolina sheriff's deputy met a little girl during a protection case in 2023 and knew instantly she was meant to be her daughter. After years of legal challenges, the adoption became official this January.
A second grade teacher in Arkansas opened her home to a creative, book-loving student after the girl's adoption plans fell through. Five years later, Mary is thriving with her forever family and a baby brother who adores her.
When Dr. Amy Beethe found 4-year-old True sitting alone before heart surgery, she knew she had to act. Within months, she adopted him and helped place all five of his siblings in loving homes within her extended family.
When a 4-year-old faced heart surgery alone, his anesthesiologist became his mom and helped unite all six siblings with loving families. The adoptions became official in one massive ceremony in August 2023.
Egypt is developing a humane solution to help 1.2 million stray dogs find loving homes internationally. Instead of culling, the country plans to treat and export dogs to nations where families want to adopt them.
A Wisconsin animal rescue saved 50 neglected animals during a winter storm and now faces an urgent deadline. They need every cat, dog, and rabbit adopted or fostered by Sunday to make room for regular patients.
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A Boston terrier stolen from her owner's porch in 2022 was found at a Los Angeles rescue just hours before meeting a potential adopter. Shelton recognized his dog Béa instantly from an Instagram post, despite the rescue listing her as "Kit."
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