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Cat Missing 5 Years Returns Home Thanks to Microchip
Acts of Kindness•3h ago

Cat Missing 5 Years Returns Home Thanks to Microchip

A Maryland family got the shock of their lives when the Humane Society called to say they had their cat, Artemis, who vanished five years ago. One tiny microchip made the impossible reunion possible.

Google: lost found reunited•2 min read
FPL Volunteers Beautify Miami Animal Shelter with Rescue Dogs
Acts of Kindness•Mar 14

FPL Volunteers Beautify Miami Animal Shelter with Rescue Dogs

More than 30 Florida Power & Light employees spent a day transforming the grounds of Miami's Humane Society, spreading gravel and planting alongside the very dogs they were helping. The heartwarming volunteer day marked the 18th year of FPL's Power to Care program supporting communities across Florida.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read
Fort Wayne Shelter Needs Cat Volunteers at PetSmarts
Acts of Kindness•Mar 12

Fort Wayne Shelter Needs Cat Volunteers at PetSmarts

Humane Fort Wayne is calling for volunteers to brighten the days of shelter cats waiting for adoption at two local PetSmart stores. Just one day a week can help these felines stay happy and socialized.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read
South African Mall Fundraiser Raises $500 for Shelter Pets
Acts of Kindness•Mar 6

South African Mall Fundraiser Raises $500 for Shelter Pets

A weekend fundraiser at a South African shopping mall raised over $500 for an animal shelter facing eviction, bringing them closer to buying their own permanent home. The event featured Paw Patrol characters, martial arts demos, and young models collecting donations.

Google: fundraiser success•2 min read
Puppy Bowl Draws 15.3M Viewers in Biggest Year Since 2018
Acts of Kindness•Feb 13

Puppy Bowl Draws 15.3M Viewers in Biggest Year Since 2018

While millions watched the Super Bowl, 15.3 million Americans chose puppies instead. The feel-good alternative just had its strongest showing in nearly a decade.

Fast Company•2 min read
Salinas Shelter Seeks Volunteers to Help Animals Find Homes
Acts of Kindness•Feb 13

Salinas Shelter Seeks Volunteers to Help Animals Find Homes

A California animal shelter is calling for volunteers to help dogs, cats, rabbits, and ducks find their forever families. Just two hours a week can transform a stressed shelter animal into an adoptable companion.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read
Dog Reunites With Family After 4 Years Apart
Community Heroes•Feb 9

Dog Reunites With Family After 4 Years Apart

A microchipped dog named Ava found her way back to her Vancouver family after four years missing, thanks to shelter volunteers who went the extra mile. Her homecoming proves that hope and persistence can bring families back together.

Google: reunion family•2 min read
Corpus Christi Shelter Turns Breakups Into $10 Cat Donations
Acts of Kindness•Feb 5

Corpus Christi Shelter Turns Breakups Into $10 Cat Donations

A Texas animal shelter is turning Valentine's Day heartbreak into hope for homeless pets. For $10, donors can write an ex's name in a litter box and let shelter cats do the rest.

Google: charity donation•2 min read
Ring Opens Lost Pet Finder to Everyone, Donates $1M
Acts of Kindness•Feb 2

Ring Opens Lost Pet Finder to Everyone, Donates $1M

Ring's camera system that reunites lost pets with their owners just opened to everyone in America, even if you don't own a Ring device. The company is also giving $1 million worth of cameras to animal shelters nationwide.

The Verge•2 min read
Nova Scotia Shelter Empties Out From Nonstop Adoptions
Acts of Kindness•Jan 27

Nova Scotia Shelter Empties Out From Nonstop Adoptions

A Canadian animal shelter can't keep pets in stock long enough to list them online. Bide Awhile Animal Shelter has been empty for days as eager adopters line up before opening to take home every available cat and dog.

Good News Network•2 min read
Nova Scotia Shelter Empty: Pets Adopted Same-Day
Videos•Jan 26

Nova Scotia Shelter Empty: Pets Adopted Same-Day

A Canadian animal shelter has run completely out of adoptable pets because people are scooping them up faster than they arrive. Even senior cats with medical issues are finding homes within hours.

Sunny Skyz•2 min read
1,500 Learners Graduate New Animal Shelter Training Program
Solutions•Jan 22

1,500 Learners Graduate New Animal Shelter Training Program

Southern Utah University and Best Friends Animal Society have trained over 1,500 shelter workers nationwide, awarding 770 professional certificates in animal care. The partnership is transforming how Americans learn to save shelter pets.

Google News - Education Milestone•2 min read
Egypt Builds Animal Shelters Across 27 Regions
Acts of Kindness•Jan 21

Egypt Builds Animal Shelters Across 27 Regions

Egypt's government is creating a nationwide network of animal shelters and expanding veterinary care for stray dogs. The initiative combines humane treatment with public health protection through vaccination and sterilization programs.

Egypt Independent•2 min read
Missing Cat's Mustache Reunites Her After 4 Years
Acts of Kindness•Jan 21

Missing Cat's Mustache Reunites Her After 4 Years

A Vermont woman got her cat back after four years when her cousin spotted Tinsel's distinctive mustache markings on a shelter website. The emotional reunion proved that hope and a memorable face can overcome even the longest separations.

Good News Network•2 min read