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Forever Friday: Senior Chihuahua Paul Anka Is Ready to Leave Shelter Life Behind

July 03, 2026

FOREVER FRIDAY — Paul Anka is a small senior Chihuahua at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter who is waiting for someone to give him a home.

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2026-07-03T02:33:42	Murdoch vets head to East Kimberley to deliver vital animal care	Murdoch vets head to East Kimberley to deliver vital animal care July 03, 2026 Veterinarians and final-year vet students from Murdoch University are on the road in the East Kimberley providing vital animal care to remote communities
2026-07-03T00:42:54	LA City Receives $14M to Support its Six Animal Shelters	LA City Receives $14M to Support its Six Animal Shelters July 03, 2026 The city of Los Angeles received a $14 million grant from two organizations to support its six animal shelters, it was announced Thursday. On Wednesday, the City Council authorized the Department of Animal Services to execute the funding agreement with The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Best Friends Animal Society. The []
2026-07-02T17:47:14	Pet of the week: Easygoing German Shepherd Mix likes car rides and walks	Pet of the week: Easygoing German Shepherd Mix likes car rides and walks July 02, 2026 5-year-old German Shepherd Mix is waiting to be adopted at the San Diego Humane Society, Escondido Campus
2026-07-02T09:00:01	10 cats rescued from Redford Township home now receiving care at Michigan Humane	10 cats rescued from Redford Township home now receiving care at Michigan Humane July 02, 2026 Ten cats were rescued from a Redford Township home deemed an imminent danger to public health and are now receiving care at Michigan Humane as rescue efforts continue at the property, officials said.
2026-07-02T04:12:00	Read to shelter pets at Pima Animal Care this July Fourth	Read to shelter pets at Pima Animal Care this July Fourth July 02, 2026 TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Pima Animal Care Center is inviting the community to help calm shelter pets during Fourth of July fireworks by reading to the animals.
2026-07-02T04:09:00	Tucson shelter urgently needs fosters ahead of July Fourth	Tucson shelter urgently needs fosters ahead of July Fourth July 02, 2026 TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Pima Animal Care Center is urgently seeking foster families to open 30 kennel spaces for dogs cleared of distemper.
2026-07-02T02:33:11	Dallas Animal Services Launching Pilot Program to Get Lost Pets Home Faster	Dallas Animal Services Launching Pilot Program to Get Lost Pets Home Faster July 02, 2026 The initiative is in partnership with the Best Friends Animal Society.
2026-07-01T23:53:02	'Extra things go a long way': How to keep pets safe during July 4th fireworks	'Extra things go a long way': How to keep pets safe during July 4th fireworks July 01, 2026 Riverside County Department of Animal Services prepares for Fourth of July, as shelter remains at 220% capacity.
2026-07-01T23:46:51	4th Of July Pet Safety: Keep Your Dogs, Cats Safe During The Booming Fireworks	4th Of July Pet Safety: Keep Your Dogs, Cats Safe During The Booming Fireworks July 01, 2026 Microchipping and other essential safety tips: Here are some ideas for keeping your pet safe and sane amid the loud firecrackers.
2026-07-01T21:24:28	Dallas to distribute ID-tags to help owners find lost pets and reduce pressure on city shelters	Dallas to distribute ID-tags to help owners find lost pets and reduce pressure on city shelters July 01, 2026 Dallas Animal Services has launched a six-month pilot program that aims to reunite more lost pets with their owners.
2026-07-01T16:54:27	A missing kitten rode under a car hood. AI brought her home	A missing kitten rode under a car hood. AI brought her home July 01, 2026 A missing cat in Dayton, Ohio, was found under a car hood and reunited with her family in 24 hours thanks to Petco Love Lost AI photo matching.
2026-07-01T04:00:00	Meet our Pet of the Week: Stax	Meet our Pet of the Week: Stax July 01, 2026 Stax is an adoptable dog from Fulton County Animal Services and LifeLine Animal Project in need of a forever home. Stax is a 4-year-old gray and white male who weighs
2026-06-30T22:05:35	Rochester shelter finds homes for dogs before renovations	Rochester shelter finds homes for dogs before renovations June 30, 2026 Rochester Animal Services says most of its dogs have been adopted or fostered before yearlong renovations begin at the Verona Street shelter.
2026-06-30T17:07:09	10-year-old shelter dog Rigby seeks forever home as heat dangers mount for pets	10-year-old shelter dog Rigby seeks forever home as heat dangers mount for pets June 30, 2026 Michigan Humane president urges owners to limit time outdoors and watch for signs of heat exhaustion
2026-06-30T16:41:00	Tuesday tailwagger features Juniper from Charlotte Animal Care & Control - sponsored by Hughes Floor	Tuesday tailwagger features Juniper from Charlotte Animal Care & Control - sponsored by Hughes Floor June 30, 2026 Community urged to help through adoptions, fostering and staycations
2026-06-30T15:17:00	Fresno Humane Offers Free Pet Microchipping Ahead of July 4	Fresno Humane Offers Free Pet Microchipping Ahead of July 4 June 30, 2026 Fresno Humane Animal Services will offer 150 free microchips for pets ahead of the July 4 holiday. Keep your pet safe.
2026-06-30T15:11:09	Meet Gamora, a pretty pit bull mix with lots of love	Meet Gamora, a pretty pit bull mix with lots of love June 30, 2026 Gamora is a gorgeous terrier pit bull mix who has a zest for life, a solid portfolio of basic manners and the potential to learn more.
2026-06-30T15:04:30	Meet Faheem, a curious domestic shorthair with irresistible kitten sparkle	Meet Faheem, a curious domestic shorthair with irresistible kitten sparkle June 30, 2026 With a classic tuxedo coat and those adorable whiskers, this sweet kitten is ready to shine in a loving home.
2026-06-30T12:24:00	10 Million Dogs and Cats are Lost or Stolen Each Year. This Program Aims to Change That.	10 Million Dogs and Cats are Lost or Stolen Each Year. This Program Aims to Change That. June 30, 2026 Every year, millions of pet owners face the terrifying moment their dog or cat vanishes, and most have no idea what to do next. A free AI-powered database is quietly changing the odds of a reunion, and the way it works might surprise you.
2026-06-30T11:00:00	She bought a NorCal Victorian, then found a mass dog grave next door	She bought a NorCal Victorian, then found a mass dog grave next door June 30, 2026 "This has been a shock," Ferndale police Chief Ron Sligh told SFGATE.
2026-06-30T03:05:10	SD Humane Society offers free pet microchips before July 4th	SD Humane Society offers free pet microchips before July 4th June 30, 2026 The San Diego Humane Society is offering free microchips to all pet owners in San Diego to help keep pets safe during the Fourth of July, and is also offering reduced adoption fees for dogs over 7
2026-06-30T00:24:47	Meet ‘Longview Lou,’ the young alligator captured at a Jackson County lake	Meet ‘Longview Lou,’ the young alligator captured at a Jackson County lake June 30, 2026 The five-day stray animal hold has almost expired for Longview Lou, the young alligator is in the hands of KC Pet Project.
2026-06-30T00:22:00	Meet 'Longview Lou,' the young gator found in KC metro	Meet 'Longview Lou,' the young gator found in KC metro June 30, 2026 The five-day stray animal hold has almost expired for Longview Lou, the young alligator is in the hands of KC Pet Project.
2026-06-29T13:30:00	CARE Releases Groundbreaking Documentary: Brown and Bonded Against the Odds	CARE Releases Groundbreaking Documentary: Brown and Bonded Against the Odds June 29, 2026 Exposing How Racism and Classism Keep Shelter Pets from Loving Homes

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