Local animal shelter in 'Code Red' as it houses 800+ pets, urgently seeks adopters

June 24, 2026

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Dallas Pet Owners Invited to Free Microchip Event Ahead of July 4

June 24, 2026

Every year, shelters across the country see an increase in stray pets following celebrations.

Keep your pets safe during the 4th of July fireworks

June 23, 2026

Michigan Humane shares tips for pet parents

FurEver Home Friends: KC Pet Project

June 23, 2026

KC Pet Project's Abigail Anderson joins Shane and Kerrigan to introduce us to Blaine, an 11-year-old pup looking for his furever home.

Local nonprofit offering low-cost spay and neuter services

June 23, 2026

A local nonprofit is providing low-cost and no-cost spay and neuter surgeries to manage pet overpopulation in Tucson.

Meet James, a 10-year-old tabby with a calm demeanor

June 23, 2026

Meet James, one of WTOP’s Pets of the Week.

Meet River, a well-mannered terrier who loves to play

June 23, 2026

Meet River, WTOP’s Pet of the Week!

Proposal to eliminate pet rent fees in San Diego

June 23, 2026

The San Diego City Council is considering a new law to eliminate monthly pet fees, which would help animal rescues struggling to keep up with the record number of pets being surrendered.

Can $14 Million Help Solve LA's Animal Shelter Crisis?

June 23, 2026

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Your Lost Pet's Unique Features Can Help Bring Them Home

June 23, 2026

Using More than 500 Visual Markers, Petco Love Lost Reunites Lost Pets with AI Tech This July...

Free Pet Adoptions In June At LifeLine Animal Project

June 22, 2026

LifeLine Animal Project is excited to announce free pet adoptions during the month of June for their dogs and cats. For more information, visit: https://lifelineanimal.org/

Rochester Animal Services on need for fosters

June 22, 2026

A lovable dog named Gambler made his way to the ARC Rochester studio to find a family.

Rochester Animal Services hosts “ROC The Shelter” open house for prospective foster caregivers

June 22, 2026

Shelter Renovations begin Monday, July 6Free Dog Friday Adoption Event to take place June 26 Rochester Animal Services (RAS) invites community members to attend ROC The Shelter: RAS Foster Open House, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. This free event is designed to educate residents about fostering and help build a network of foster homes ahead of upcoming shelter renovations.

Pets of the Week

June 22, 2026

Why Hamilton County needs a new dog warden

June 21, 2026

Hamilton County is seeking a new dog warden after its most recent left the position following multiple incidents, her supervisors said.

City proposal would eliminate monthly pet rent fees in San Diego

June 21, 2026

Pet deposits. Pet rent. No-pet policies. San Diego humane society say that’s contributing to a rise in pet surrenders.

Paws at the ready as charity dog show Pups in the Park returns with two summer dates for Hull

June 21, 2026

Second event has been introduced to bring even more pets and people together

‘Second chance’ sought for Memphis dog left behind after family’s deportation

June 20, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A senior dog is searching for a new home after her family was deported, according to Memphis Animal Services. In a social media post, the shelter shared the story of Shakira, a sen

Eastside PACC adoption center to reopen Saturday after distemper outbreak

June 20, 2026

Pima Animal Care Center's Eastside Adoptions Center reopens Saturday, three days after a distemper outbreak forced PACC to halt adoptions and limit intake.

Reche Canyon donkey attacks have stopped, investigator says

June 19, 2026

No more donkeys have been injured since the Riverside County Department of Animal Services tracked two dogs to their owner, but the animals were gone.

Furry Friday: Meet Uncle Buck the cat and Hokey Pokey the dog

June 19, 2026

Michigan Humane presents two of the animals in its shelter care that are available for adoption. They are Uncle Buck the cat and Hokey Pokey the dog.

Forever Friday: Bagel Needs an Adopter After Nearly Two Years in Shelter

June 19, 2026

FOREVER FRIDAY — Bagel has spent nearly two years waiting at the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter.

Polk rejects Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return, many neighboring counties don't

June 19, 2026

After a rabid cat bit five people in Lakeland, some are asking why Polk County doesn't have a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return program.

Call About 'Aggressive' Stray Dog Leads Rescuer To The Adorable Truth

June 18, 2026

“They’re the cutest little fluff balls."