No dog deserves to find themselves alone in an animal shelter, but that's the heartbreaking reality for thousands of pups across the country. In some cases, it's not even the first time that a dog has called a shelter home, either. Too many pups like 10-year-old Trixie have been adopted just to be returned later.

Animal welfare officials seek public help as severely malnourished dog begins recovery Marlboro, NJ – A severely malnourished dog found abandoned on the side of a road in Marlboro is now fighting for survival as authorities investigate who may be responsible for the apparent neglect.

Luna was found with a microchip, but when the shelter tried to get in touch with her old owner they got a heartbreaking response.

Old Souls Animal Rescue and Retirement Home is located in Tucson, Arizona, right outside of Saguaro National Park. This special organization gives geriatric, special needs, and hospice animals a wonderful home to live out their final days with lots well-deserved love, affection, and plenty of snuggles.

Katharine Mershon examines how stories about human-dog relationships are actually very much about ourselves—​who's rescuing whom—​as well as race, identity, and thriving.

“This sweetie pie hails from Tennessee with the rest of her GREEN litter. Their beginnings were ‘ruff’ to say the least! They were pulled from a 60+ hound hoarding case in Georgia...."

Vintage Pet Rescue in Foster, Rhode Island, provides care and finds homes for homeless, elderly dogs. The rescue places 200 to 250 dogs annually, with a 90% success rate for adoption. Many dogs arrive with serious health issues, costing the rescue over $ ...

After adopting rescue dog Johnny Cash, a local couple decided to start a new business focused on dog happiness.

MERIDIAN, Idaho — Behind the kennels at Boise Bully Breed Rescue, the sound of barking carries more than noise — it carries second chances for both dogs and people rebuilding their lives. The rescue, based in Meridian, partners with the PAWS Program at ...