Animal Adoption and Rescue

Josh Hutcherson Gets Cuter, Adopts Rescue Puppy

The Huffington Post | Katherine Bindley | Posted 04.19.2012

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There's one more reason for people to swoon over Josh Hutcherson: the 'Hunger Games' star has adopted a rescue pit bull puppy, according to his Facebo...

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Barbis, Boosler vs. Brown & Board of Extermination

Elayne Boosler | Posted 05.01.2012

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Elayne Boosler

Governor Jerry Brown wants to revoke the Hayden Law for shelter pets in California, which currently gives 4-6 days to allow owners to find their lost pets, injured animals to receive donated medical attention, or for fostering or adoption opportunity.

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Animal Shelters: Miracles Happen Here

Ken White | Posted 03.19.2012

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Ken White

In 2011, more than 6,000 miracles happened here. That's more than 6,000 animals' lives saved. And this is just one shelter of thousands around the country.

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Christmas Wish

Gary Weitzman, DVM | Posted 02.21.2012

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Gary Weitzman, DVM

My Christmas wish is for everyone who ever wanted a puppy or dog or kitten or cat, to go to their local shelter first.

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Cute Critters Up For Adoption This Holiday

The Huffington Post | Simone Landon | Posted 12.09.2011

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With cold weather upon us, the Michigan Humane Society's rescue team is working hard to make sure dogs, cats, and other animals are safe this winter. ...

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Animal Homelessness Is a Community Challenge

Gary Weitzman, DVM | Posted 12.27.2011

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Gary Weitzman, DVM

November 6-12 is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. It's a great time to get to know your local animal shelter and show them that you're ready to become part of the solution.

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Bring Him Home, Get Fit?

Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Posted 08.24.2011

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Barbara Hannah Grufferman

My dog has been the number one biggest contributor to moving my body every day -- rain, shine, sleet or snow.

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Animal Welfare and the Dog Days of Summer

Ellen Susman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ellen Susman

The great Mahatma Gandhi said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by how it treats its animals." If we are to be judged by his adage, then we have failed.

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The Obamas Get Jazzy With New First Dog Named: Bo!

Wendy Diamond | Posted 05.25.2011

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Wendy Diamond

Kudos to the Obama family. They researched the best breed that fit their family, they consulted Ted Kennedy, who has Portuguese Water Dogs, and they "adopted" a dog that had been returned.

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