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Dog kennels reopen to the public at KC Pet Project

November 05, 2025

KC Pet Project's dog kennels reopened for public walk-throughs last month.

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Burke County Animal Services interactive map tracking lost, found pets

November 05, 2025

“We know that most lost pets don’t need a shelter — they just need help finding their way home,” said Kaitlin Settlemyre, director of Burke County Animal Resource Center.

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Overcrowding at San Jacinto Animal Shelter Prompts Request for Help

November 04, 2025

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services sounded the alarm Tuesday about overcrowding at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, where a rapid rise in impounded canines has squeezed space to the limit, prompting officials to appeal to the public for help with adoptions, as well as temporary fostering. “Operating in critical over-capacity puts animals []

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Over-capacity Riverside animal shelters urgently ask for dog foster and forever homes

November 04, 2025

With over 1,000 dogs across the shelter system and the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus reaching 270% capacity for dogs, the department says "immediate action" is needed.

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Give A Bark 5K Returns for Its 5th Annual Run on January 3 at Fireman’s Park, Register Now

November 04, 2025

Texas Border Business McAllen, Texas — Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) and Endurance Splits are teaming up for the 5th Annual Give a Bark 5K on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Fireman’s Park in McAllen. The starting horn sounds at 7:00 AM. Runners, walkers, families, strollers, and well-behaved leashed dogs are all welcome. Get your New

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Here’s why you should consider adopting a senior pet

November 04, 2025

Michigan Humane shares why older pets can make the perfect companion

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Meet Athena, an affectionate dream dog

November 04, 2025

Athena, a medium-sized gray and white pittie mix, is a true dream dog.

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Meet Leroy, a big cat with a lot to say!

November 04, 2025

You can’t go wrong with a cat named Leroy — it’s an awesome name, and he wears it proudly! Leroy, who is 11 years old, is a fine fellow, tipping the scales at an impressive 16 pounds of pure charm.

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Pedigree Foundation awards $1.2M in grants to support adoption

November 03, 2025

The foundation has helped more than one million dogs since 2008 through funding for foster programs, transport, behavior training and disaster relief.

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Operation Adopt Tony Hawk: Cincinnati Animal CARE Seeks Adopter for Beloved Shelter Dog

November 03, 2025

Cincinnati Animal CARE has launched Operation Adopt Tony Hawk, a campaign to find one of their longest-time residents a forever home.

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Celebrate One Health Day with resources focused on the human, animal, and environmental connection

November 03, 2025

In honor of One Health Day, which takes place on Nov. 3, 2025, we’re looking at how a One Health perspective influences patient care.

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Adopt a friend: Local pets up for adoption for November 2

November 02, 2025

Adoptable animals at Pima Animal Care Center. Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 520-724-5900. Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 1:30-7 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5

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The charity keeping pets and people together in hospice care

November 02, 2025

Pet Peace of Mind is a nonprofit organization that trains hospices in maintaining and coordinating pet care when owners are unable to handle it themselves.

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PACC to offer free spay/neuter for Pima community cats - Click pic for more:

November 01, 2025

Pima Animal Care Center will be offering free spaying and neutering for community cats from Nov. 7-9.

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2nd Annual Mighty 6 Cleared for Takeoff Domes... | 11/01/2025 8:00 AM

November 01, 2025

Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman is lacing up her sneakers to join residents for the 2nd Annual Mighty 6 Cleared for Takeoff Domestic Violence Awareness 5K. The race, which kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, will be held at the Fulton County Executive Airport located at 3977 Aviation Cir NW, Atlanta, GA 30336. This year, through the Commissioner’s partnership with LifeLine, participants qualify for pet adoption at the discounted rate of $25.00. For more information visit https://lifelineanimal.org/adopt/. Free food will be available once the racers hit the finish line. Followed by an awards ceremony and pet adoption event, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. All racers will have access to onsite community resource partners after the 5K. For more information, to register, or to serve as a race volunteer, visit https://linktr.ee/2025Mighty6DV5k

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Pet of the week: Playful Plott Hound waiting to be adopted

October 31, 2025

5-year-old Plott Hound waiting to be adopted at San Diego Humane Society

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Pet of the week: Energetic husky retriever looking for active family

October 31, 2025

1-year-old, Husky Retriever mix is waiting to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas

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Pet Resource Center of KC calls for ‘urgent’ support for families struggling to care for their pets

October 31, 2025

The center is asking for donations of dog and cat food as well as financial gifts from those who are able to help, as many families are experiencing financial strain, making it difficult to care for their pets.

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Over 700 animals heading to Rose Bowl Stadium for super adoption event

October 31, 2025

More than 700 dogs and cats from across Southern California are heading to the Rose Bowl Stadium this weekend for one of the region’s largest adoption events. The Best Friends Super Adoption festiv

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Rochester nonprofit expanding access to veterinary care

October 30, 2025

One nonprofit is making sure pet owners across the region can access quality care.

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Checkup time for Fido? Waits could be longer in rural areas, study finds

October 30, 2025

In recent years, the accessibility of preventive veterinary care for dogs has become a significant concern among pet owners, public health officials, and agricultural stakeholders. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University College of Public

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Checkup time for Fido? The wait to get an appointment might be longer in rural areas

October 30, 2025

Most people can get their pets in for veterinary visits relatively quickly, but access to care could be improved in rural areas, suggests a recent study.

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Checkup time for Fido? Wait might be longer in the country

October 30, 2025

Most people can get their pets in for veterinary visits relatively quickly, but access to care could use improvement in rural areas, suggests a recent study.“Access to veterinary care appears to be generally pretty good and the wait times aren’t too long, particularly if you compare it to how long people often have to wait to establish prima...

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‘Operation: Adopt Tony Hawk;’ Ohio shelter working to find home for beloved wheelchair-using dog

October 30, 2025

Tony Hawk has spent over four years in the shelter's system> Now, they're looking to find him a safe and structured home by the end of the year.

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A WORTHY MISSION

October 30, 2025

The highs and lows of being an animal rescue worker. E very career has its ups and downs, but according to Sabrina Garcia, the rewards from working in animal rescue can often outweigh any negatives. We spoke with Garcia, the adoptions supervisor at Chamblee-based DeKalb County Animal Services, managed by nonprofit LifeLine Animal Project, about