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The Humane Society of Greater Dayton saved 43 cats and kittens from dangerous conditions in a Trotwood RV at the end of April. Since January alone, the organization has rescued over 300 animals from neglectful situations.
Behind kennel doors at Helping Hands Humane Society, volunteers are changing lives with playgroups and training sessions that turn shy shelter dogs into confident companions. Seven-year volunteers David Bitter and Becky Stacy are helping dozens of dogs find their perfect forever homes.
Mohawk Valley Community College gave 15 employees a workday to serve their community, sending them to help local nonprofits including the Rome Humane Society. The college's fourth annual Days of Service turns gratitude into action across the Mohawk Valley.
At Dakin Humane Society, more than 400 volunteers are turning frightened, traumatized animals into beloved family pets through patience and love. This April, their stories prove how small acts of kindness create life-changing transformations.
When flooding hit Oahu's North Shore, animal protection officers waded through waist-deep water to rescue stranded pets, including four orphaned puppies. The community came together to help both the animals and the rescuers who got stuck trying to save them.
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.
A Maryland family got the shock of their lives when the Humane Society called to say they had their cat—five years after she vanished. One tiny microchip made the impossible reunion possible.
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.
After serving together in Afghanistan, Army Sgt. Michael Fletcher and his Dutch Shepherd Dasty were separated for two years. Thanks to the American Humane Society, the inseparable team is finally home together in Green Bay.
A new musical comedy about adopting a troubled rescue dog premieres in Portland with proceeds benefiting shelter animals. Created by Quarterflash's Marv Ross, the show turns his chaotic real-life rescue experience into Broadway-style entertainment.
A family in Omaha got the shock of their lives when the Nebraska Humane Society called about a microchipped cat. It was Muffy, who snuck out of their garage 15 years ago.
The Oklahoma Humane Society is inviting the community to help save animals through adoption, volunteering, and events like the upcoming Poochella festival. One shelter dog named Albi will even represent Oklahoma in the national Puppy Bowl airing February 8.
A new Knoxville thrift store is turning donated goods into lifesaving funds for homeless animals. Pawsitively Thrifty puts every dollar of profit toward helping the Marion County Humane Society care for animals in need.
Volunteers flooded the Vanderburgh Humane Society on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to walk shelter dogs and donate supplies. The holiday became a chance for animals to enjoy extra time outside their kennels while the community gave back.