From yoga mats to forever homes: How rescue puppy yoga creates connections beyond the shelter
Across the country, rescue puppies are trading kennels for yoga mats as shelters look for new ways to connect animals with future families.
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Josh Hutcherson's adopted pit bull has been by his side since first ‘Hunger Games'
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This photographer is giving shelter pets a ‘stronger shot' at adoption
Stronger Shot Adoption Photos is teaming up with Clear The Shelters to give shelter pets professional photos and videos designed to help them make a stronger first impression on potential adopters.
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Josh Hutcherson wants people to give big shelter dogs a chance
Josh Hutcherson visited a Long Beach, California, animal shelter and shared why he wants more people to consider giving big shelter dogs a forever home.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby explains why he's helping cats and shares a message for pet owners
The New York Knicks star and NBA Finals hero is helping to make sure cats receive the care they deserve.
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Once-emaciated dog gets lifetime of love thanks to ‘foster fail'
A foster fail led to a lifetime of love for a pooch that recovered after being found severely malnourished in the Pasadena area.
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How this Massachusetts sanctuary takes in hundreds of guinea pigs from across U.S.
Kimie Smothermon runs the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, one of the few operations in the U.S. dedicated to abandoned guinea pigs.
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Corgis run, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international event
A total of 150 corgis from nine countries traveled to Lithuania for the fifth Corgi Race Vilnius, an international event celebrating the little dogs.
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Meet Jinny Lu, the winner of the 2026 World's Ugliest Dog Contest
Jinny Lu has gone from runner-up to champion.
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How to unpack the emotional backpack that comes with your adopted pet
When adopting a pet from a shelter, ask about their past if possible. We outline some of the experiences the pet may have gone through to help make their transition to a new home easier.
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All they need is a chance: Meet two Miami dogs waiting for a forever home
Thousands of pets across South Florida are still looking for homes. Meet two dogs whose adoption fees are waived as part of Clear the Shelters.
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Thinking about adopting your first pet? Here's what to know
Animal advocate Hannah Shaw, known as the “Kitten Lady,” shares her advice for first-time pet parents, from keeping an open mind at the shelter to helping a newly adopted cat or dog adjust to their new home.
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Duke the dog gets adopted after spending nearly 5 years in New Jersey shelter
After nearly five years of waiting, Duke has finally found his home.
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There's a Tinder-like app for pet adoption called GetBuddy
Finding the right pet can take time and multiple applications. GetBuddy uses lifestyle-based matching to help prospective adopters find pets that could fit their home and routine. Here’s how the platform works.
