Wankini.  Just let me say it again:  Wankini.  How could someone not adopt this dog? Submitted by reader Tonya who says Wankini was "transferred from the city shelter in 2007.  He loves people & other dogs. He has done great at adoption events at the park. He loves his back scratched. He does great at the groomers too. He is about … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day

Submitted by Clarice, today's Shelter Pets are all the dogs in outdoor runs at the Pender Animal Shelter in NC.  They've got 40 runs housing 65 - 70 dogs who all need to be adopted, rescued or fostered by January 31 in order for state mandated construction to take place.  Here is their Petfinder list … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day

Scooter, submitted by reader Samantha. Great Dane Rescue 10425 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd Huntersville, NC 28078 704-697-9706

Fathead is listed on Petfinder as an "extra large" kitteh. Carroll County Animal Shelter 251 Automation Drive Carrollton, GA Hours:  Monday through Saturday 8:00 till 5:00;  Sunday 1:00 till 4:00. Phone:  770-834-8150 This shelter's kill rate is 84%. Submitted by reader Valerie, who wrote this piece about the Carroll Co shelter.  

Where will you be curling up to sleep this cold winter night?  If you are Dog #0026 at the Warner Robins Animal Shelter, take a look at your "bed". This little female mixed breed dog is described on Petfinder as "getting a cold in here".  Is cold, dirty concrete the best bed Warner Robins can … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day

Huey (white) and Zahara (black), submitted by reader Valerie.   Georgia Humane Society Atlanta, GA 770-314-7302 Georgia Humane Society is a no kill organization.  

Taninbaum, submitted by reader Karen   Capital Humane Society 2320 Park Boulevard Lincoln, NE 68502 (402) 441-4488 This shelter's kill rate is unknown.

Submitted by reader Daniela: Bonded pair Gracie and Chance, part of a large group of cats in NY who were kept out of a shelter by dedicated volunteers.  Read their story. Phone: 518-533-5242 Email: Orange Street Cats' Volunteers

Rowan, 8 year old male, submitted by reader Valerie Athens-Clark Co Animal Control 45 Beaverdam Road Extension Athens, GA  30605 706-613-3540 This shelter's 2007 kill rate was 25%.