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PAWS Atlanta's new Wild Tunes program brings volunteer musicians into the cat cottage to play calming live music, helping anxious shelter animals relax and become more adoptable. The program, started by a nine-year-old who noticed music soothing his dog, now spans 11 states.
A pet supply company just broke the Guinness World Record for largest dog pool party with 277 canine guests. All the pools and toys from the event are now going to Florida shelters.
A Wooster pizza shop is offering free pies to volunteers who help an overcrowded shelter care for 60+ dogs. The creative initiative aims to boost awareness and support for animals in need.
Wheeler the tabby cat traveled over 60 miles from Duncan to Saanich during his four-month adventure, but a single social media post brought him home. His story shows how identification and community connections can reunite lost pets with their families.
A new retail platform turns everyday pet purchases into steady shelter funding without asking owners to donate extra. Charity Pet Store partners with rescues nationwide to create sustainable revenue streams that replace unpredictable fundraising campaigns.
Kansas City nonprofits need volunteers right now, and the benefits go both ways. From reading with kids to caring for shelter animals, giving just a few hours creates measurable change in your community.
Missing your dog on vacation? Three Hawaiian animal shelters now let tourists take shelter dogs on beach adventures for the day. The programs help dogs get adopted while giving visitors a meaningful way to give back.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.