Submitted by reader Jamie who writes: So I found this little one at the coal mine where I work just two weeks ago. She was super skinny, super dirty, and would sit about 3 feet away from you at all times and wag her tail. I tried to lure her close but the only food … Continue reading Name This Foster Puppy
Category: available rescue pets
Foster Pet of the Day
Rex was submitted by reader Vicky who took him in as an abandoned puppy. She writes: Rex is approximately 7-8 months old now. He has all of his adult teeth. He is being neutered on Friday, and has all of his first year of shots completed. He is very sweet and friendly, and energetic. He … Continue reading Foster Pet of the Day
Santa Baby
This is one of Surrey's puppies at an adoption event with Meows and BowWows over the weekend. If you are interested in adopting one (or five or nine) of Surrey's pups, please contact Meows and BowWows in Memphis. They have some great adult dogs and of course some pretteh kittehs too. P.S. I love my … Continue reading Santa Baby
Shelter Pet of the Day – North Carolina
Submitted by reader April who writes: My name is Miss Priss. I am about a year young beautiful calico (as you can see below!). My foster mommy rescued me out of what they call a “high-kill, gassing animal control shelter”. Sounds bad to me but it wasn’t my fault! I was just out walking, got … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day – North Carolina
Mass Cat Adoption Event in North Central Florida Starts Friday
In June, approximately 550 cats were taken from an owner in Florida. They were cared for and vetted and are now available for adoption. This massive undertaking is being coordinated by a number of animal welfare groups including Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, HSUS, Alachua Co Animal Services and PetSmart Charities. Let's help get eyeballs on … Continue reading Mass Cat Adoption Event in North Central Florida Starts Friday
Adopt the Internet Day
Please consider this an open thread for posting information and links to any adoptable pets currently at a rescue, shelter or in foster care.
A Shelter Christmas Carol
Sent in by reader Rebecca Barocas: Away in the Shelter (sung to Away in the Manger) Away in a shelter, concrete for a bed, A little mixed breed dog lay down his sweet head. He didn’t do nothing to get here they say, The little mixed breed dog asleep where he lay. The shelter is … Continue reading A Shelter Christmas Carol
Aw crud. I love her.
On the morning of Black Friday, Billy said to me, "Today is going to be the best day of your life". He says things of that nature pretty regularly so I didn't give it the weight I would have if it came from say, Jeanne Dixon. In fact, I remember making a quip like, "You … Continue reading Aw crud. I love her.
Please browse our listings of available bad puppies
OK, we only have one bad puppy available at the moment but she is really very bad - enough for two even. Act now. Before she does something else bad. Oops - too late.
This Looks Like a Pretty Good Dog
You may remember when reader Jamie Horton rescued Jennie from her local shelter. Today I got a nice surprise in my inbox when Jamie sent me some new photos of Jennie to share. What a joy to see her running and playing and living life as she was meant to do. Jennie is a smart … Continue reading This Looks Like a Pretty Good Dog
YesBiscuit! 