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A team of celebrities worked through the night to rescue 112 dogs and cats from Los Angeles shelters just hours before they were scheduled to be euthanized. The animals were flown to cities across the country where they'll have a better chance at finding forever homes.
Clatsop Animal Assistance needs 20 volunteers daily to care for 50 shelter animals, offering flexible opportunities from dog walking to fostering. Last year, compassionate volunteers donated 23,000 hours to give shelter pets love and enrichment. #
Puppies and kittens took over Capitol Hill this week when the ASPCA brought adoptable shelter pets to meet lawmakers and staff. More than 800 people attended, and several started the process to bring a new furry friend home.
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.
Animal Rescue of Carroll is calling on community members to help shelter pets find loving permanent homes. Volunteers will support everything from daily care to adoption events.
A producer at The Dodo faced her lifelong fear of flying to rescue 58 dogs and cats scheduled for euthanasia in overcrowded New York shelters. Monica Matute flew with volunteer pilots to transport the animals to states where foster families were waiting with open arms.
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.