Most animal shelters share the same mission of caring for unwanted dogs and cats while helping them find forever families. Sometimes, certain dogs end up staying in shelters longer than others — dogs ...

Overcrowding is one of the biggest challenges currently facing our shelters. Between dogs being dumped in the streets, ...

Chance has an absolutely adorable personality and is looking for a family," said Kelsey Dickerson, a public information ...

Coral was adopted as a puppy 14 years ago. It was assumed that someone would be looking for her. But heartbreak was to come.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. Achilles, a 10-year-old boxer mix, found himself up for ...

On a recent afternoon in a New York City subway car, a white dog with brown spots peered out of a man’s backpack. The dog, named Bertha, gave him constant licks. Bertha was found on the streets in ...

Town animal shelters employ creative tactics like TikTok videos and events to find homes for hard-to-adopt dogs, overcoming challenges like aggression.

He takes dogs out of the shelters, carries them in his special dog backpack and travels through the city with them. His idea ...