Bay Area shelters cut ties with rescue after records claim dogs found shot, buried

May 23, 2026

A search warrant affidavit filed in Humboldt County says investigators recently recovered eight dead dogs from the rescue's property. The affidavit alleges at least one of the dogs found dead had recently been transferred from the Bay Area.

Workshop aims to protect newborn kittens in animal shelters

May 23, 2026

SAN DIEGO — It was about 17 years ago that Hannah Shaw found a black kitten stuck in a tree in a Philadelphia park.

KC Pet Project to waive adoption fees after taking in 135 dogs in the last five days

May 22, 2026

Shelters are completely full, with an adoption special to take place this weekend

Pet of the Week: Meet JJ

May 22, 2026

JJ is an 8-year-old male American pit bull- terrier mix that weighs 61 pounds and is available for adoption at the San Diego Humane Society.

KC Pet Project urgently seeking adopters, fosters after taking in 135 dogs in 5 days

May 22, 2026

KC Pet Project is urgently seeking adopters and short-term foster families after taking in 135 in the past five days.

Furry Friday: Meet Panda the cat and Marina the dog

May 22, 2026

Panda the Cat and Marina the dog are two of the shelter animals that Michigan Humane has available for adoption.

Meet Peet and Max: Eastsider Pets of the Week!

May 22, 2026

Find the latest available pets for adoption in Los Angeles.

News Archive

May 22, 2026

ASPCA Disaster Response Team Assists with Typhoon Sinlaku Relief Efforts

May 21, 2026

The ASPCA, alongside Saipan Humane Society and Humane World for Animals are helping animals recover following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. We are providing emergency veterinary care, pet food and critical supplies across Saipan. Read on to learn more.

Riverside County Animal Shelters Overwhelmed by Fire Evacuations, Urgently Need Foster and Adoption

May 21, 2026

Shelters are at 240% capacity as fires force animals from their homes across the county.

Bain Fire Burns Over 1,400 Acres in Jurupa Valley, 34% Contained

May 21, 2026

The Bain Fire in Jurupa Valley has burned over 1,400 acres and is 34% contained. Four civilians have been injured. Firefighters are also battling the Verona Fire. Evacuations are underway, and air quality warnings have been issued. Local shelters are seeking help for displaced pets.

Mobile vet clinic stops provides access to care, Rhinelander

May 20, 2026

'Underdog Pet Rescue and Vet Services' mobile vet clinic arrives in Rhinelander

Meet our Pet of the Week: Cinco

May 20, 2026

Cinco is an adoptable pet from Fulton County Animal Services and LifeLine Animal Project in need of a forever home. Cinco is a 2-and-a-half-year-old tan and white male, who weighs

New pet resource center aims to fill gaps in animal welfare needs

May 20, 2026

Upstate leaders celebrated the ribbon-cutting of a pet resource center in Spartanburg County, designed to help thousands of animals and pet owners one paw at a time.

Join Ed Matthews at one more pet drive for Guilford County Animal Services

May 19, 2026

Before Ed retires, say goodbye and wish him well at one more pet drive to benefit Guilford County Animal Services.

Keep your pets safe from dangers in the garden

May 19, 2026

Michigan Humane shares tips to protect pets from plants

Steps for Shelter Pets returns May 30th

May 19, 2026

Community event aims to boost pet adoption and shelter support

Forsyth Humane using Petco AI facial recognition database for lost-and-found pet reunions

May 19, 2026

The AI facial recognition software helps identify lost and found pets posted on social media. Pet owners can upload photos of their missing animals and get notified if they are found.

Meet Bentley, a joyful pup with a playful spirit

May 19, 2026

WTOP’s Pet of the Week is pure joy on four legs. Wherever Bentley goes, fun follows close behind.

AcutePet Urgent Care Expands into Grove City, Bringing Same-Day Pet Care to Columbus Communities

May 19, 2026

Veterinarian-owned urgent care model provides accessible same-day care for pets while helping to strengthen and support the veterinary community.

OP-ED: The City Kills Thousands of Shelter Animals While Defunding Solutions

May 19, 2026

In a powerful new op-ed, Dr. Gary K. Michelson exposes how Mayor Karen Bass’s proposed FY 2026–27 budget locks LA Animal Services into a cycle of structural collapse. Despite a 65-fold spike in animal-related liability payouts and 31,000 dead animal pickups, the city is cutting high-impact programs like Dogs Playing for Life. Discover why underfunding spay and neuter vouchers is driving up downstream sanitation costs and forcing shelters to euthanize healthy animals due to an intentional lack of space.

A sweet orange shelter cat spends every single day rubbing against the glass, begging for a home

May 18, 2026

He is so sweet.

Adopt a friend: Local pets up for adoption for May 17

May 17, 2026

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