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Pit Bulls 'Want to Love': Ga. Man on Mission to End Bully Breed StigmaJason Flatt started "Friends to the Forlorn Pit Bull Rescue" in Dallas, Georgia, to save the dogs no one else wanted. He's also on a mission to change minds about the stigma associated with bully...

Pit Bulls 'Want to Love': Ga. Man on Mission to End Bully Breed Stigma

Before You Adopt

Shelter Urges Adopters Not to Forget Pets With Special Needs

Shelter Urges Adopters Not to Forget Pets With Special Needs

When it comes to rescuing animals from a shelter, there are some pets that are... Read More

Amazing Animal Stories

Tortoise Returned Home After Wandering Around NorCal Town

Tortoise Returned Home After Wandering Around NorCal Town

The 41-year-old tortoise named Dino ambled away after a storm blew open the latch... Read More

After You Adopt

5 Things to Do in the First 30 Days After Adopting a Pet

5 Things to Do in the First 30 Days After Adopting a Pet

Here are the top five most important things to do with your newly adopted pet,... Watch Video

Second Chances

Greater Good: LA Shelter's Oldest Resident Gets Kennel Makeover

Greater Good: LA Shelter's Oldest Resident Gets Kennel Makeover

Lili is the longest resident dog at Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center, the... Read More

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Lovable Pets Available at Boston MSPCA-Angell

Lovable Pets Available at Boston MSPCA-Angell

Some pets have their adoption fees waived on Clear the Shelters day! Watch Video

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