For the elderly dog, whose loyal companionship had lasted for more than fifteen years, it was a significant event. It had supported its owner through...
A 2-month-old gorilla named Ndakasi was rescued by Virunga National Park rangers in the Congolese wilderness in 2007. Her mother's life had been cut short...
There are several species that need to have permanent homes. While they wait to be adopted, children wind themselves in shelters. For some dogs, the...
The number of upset and bewildered animals that owners abandon in shelters is astounding.The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) estimates...
Animal shelters, rescue groups, rescuers, foster parents, and other adoptees advise adopting whenever possible when choosing a furry child.The canines at the shelter hunger for...