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April 20, 2023

Virginia cat weighing nearly 40 pounds is adopted in mere hours: ‘That’s my cat’

An overweight cat named Patches was adopted within a day — meet the nearly 40-pound animal that a Virginia rescue knew would spark lots of conversation.

April 16, 2023

Maryland kitties Glenda and Saturn, two 'super-friendly felines,' are looking for a home together

Glenda and Saturn, two young kittens who are best friends and a bonded pair, are looking for a new home. They live in a foster house in Maryland; Glenda is blind.

April 15, 2023

Los Angeles shelter hosts 'speed dating' event for dog adoptions: See their 'real personalities'

The Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is hosting a "Foster Dog Speed Dating" event on April 15 to help place some of its dogs. All adoption fees will be waived at the event.

April 15, 2023

California dog named Platinum, a silver Chihuahua, has had a tough road, needs a forever home

A California dog is up for adoption at a senior dog rescue after her elder owner surrendered her. Meet Platinum — a lap-loving Chihuahua looking for a home!

April 14, 2023

Pennsylvania rescue rooster falls for a disabled hen — and now has something to crow about

A rooster and a hen — both rescue animals — are quite the feathered pair at an animal sanctuary in Pennsylvania, their owner says. Their share snacks and dance when they reunite.

April 12, 2023

Alcoholic dog suffered 'withdrawal' after owner died, shelter claims: 'A first for us'

Coco, a 2-year-old Labrador mix, is on the mend after spending four weeks in intensive care upon becoming addicted to alcohol after his owner had left alcohol out.

April 10, 2023

Animal lover personally saved over 200 pet rabbits: Finds her work 'very fulfilling'

A woman in England is giving needy pet rabbits "a second chance," she said, at a rescue center she set up in her own home in North Wales. Here's what inspired her to care for animals.

April 9, 2023

Cat in Maine, a 'sweet, affectionate' girl with diabetes, seeks loving home

Olivia, a 12-year-old tuxedo cat with diabetes living in a foster home in Maine, is looking for the perfect place to live out her days as a lap cat.

April 8, 2023

Just in time for Easter, a rabbit has been added to police force in one California city

The Yuba City Police Department announced on April 5 that it's added Wellness Officer Percy, a brown-and-white rabbit, to its force. Officer Percy will reside at the station.

April 8, 2023

Dog in California seeks forever home: 'All-American' pup is ‘always smiling’

A 10-year-old dog is looking for a forever home in San Francisco. Bou Bou is up for adoption after her guardian died; she's a combination of pitbull, dachshund and terrier breeds.