“The Guardians of Dogtown” sounds like it could be the title of an action flick, but for the dog caregivers at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, it’s a fitting moniker. Nestled within Angel Canyon’s winding red rocks and desert landscape, the hustle and bustle of the community inside the borders of Best […]
Georgia animal group discovers 12 dead dogs in truck after AC breaks down on way to adoption event
News By Katherine Donlevy August 3, 2023 | 1:07am Twelve dogs hoping to find a forever home died over the weekend after the air conditioning system failed inside the truck that was transporting them to an adoption event. The dogs were among 35 that were in the back of a borrowed trailer when an “unforeseen […]
County Animal Shelters Waive Pet Adoption Fees in August
A visitor checks out a dog as it howls. Photo by Chris Stone San Diego County’s Department of Animal Services will waive pet adoption fees throughout the month of August as part of a national “Clear the Shelters” effort, it was announced Monday. Shelters in the county are nearly full of animals. The department has […]
Tallahassee Animal Services sees more than 60 animals adopted for Mega Adoption
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — People filled the hallways of the Tallahassee Animal Shelter from June 23 to June 25 as part of the Petco Love Mega Adoption. The shelter waived adoption fees and had open kennels all three days with the hopes of getting as many animals as possible adopted. “At this point we have […]
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control waives adoption fees for “Clear the Shelter” event
MINNEAPOLIS — Plenty of pets found new, loving homes this weekend through the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control’s “Clear the Shelter” event. The goal is for every animal to find a new family. To help with that, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control waived adoption fees. “We have been full, full, full to the capacity the […]
3 major animal shelters in Austin holding weeklong, joint adoption event
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Pets Alive!, Austin Humane Society and Austin Animal Center will hold a “300 Homes” adoption promotion beginning Saturday and running through June 4. APA! said the goal of the partnership was to find loving homes for 300 animals in just one week. “The adoption fees for most animals at all three […]
Kern County animal shelters are overcrowded, forcing tough decisions
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — From full-grown dogs to 11-week-old puppies, the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center doesn’t discriminate when it comes to taking dogs off the streets and into their care. But space is limited, and with the facility already housing 300 dogs in 175 kennels, the shelter is increasingly doing something they don’t […]
Shepparton Animal Shelter Hosts Cat Adoption Day Again
Following a successful adoption day in April that saw over 40 cats and kittens find loving homes, the Shepparton Animal Shelter is holding another cat adoption day. Image by Michael Sum The adoption day is this Saturday 27 May from 10am to 2pm at the Shepparton Animal Shelter on Wanganui Road. Adoption fees have been […]
Orange County Animal Services extends weekend adoption hours – WFTV
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — People will soon have extra time to find a new four-legged friend on Sundays. Orange County Animal Services announced Tuesday that it will offer a full day of adoption services on Sunday starting this weekend. The shelter will now be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. >>> STREAM CHANNEL […]
Hobbs animal adoption center in need of help
Gabrielle Arsiaga/News-Sun The Hobbs Animal Adoption Center is dealing with staffing shortages and as a result has had to cut their operating hours and cease vaccinations and surgeries. Hobbs Police Department Public Information Officer Reanna Alarcon said the City of Hobbs is working on restricting positions within the facility. “The animal attendant positions that (HAAC) […]