Dog Stories

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Fearful dog makes progress and is adopted

Rogue the dog makes great progress in conquering his fears and lands the perfect h...
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Happily-ever-after pit bull terrier adoption

Depressed and lethargic in the shelter, a black pit bull slowly learns what happin...
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Rescued silky terrier featured on ‘Project Runway All Stars’

Silky terrier dog, who was in bad shape when he was rescued, is featured on the TV...
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The absurdity (and tragedy) of breed-discriminatory laws

After her pit bull terrier saves her from an abusive boyfriend, woman is forced to...
Julie Castle Blog
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Border collie puppy with bowed back legs

Border collie puppy with bowed back legs receives physical therapy and splints to ...
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Abandoned bloodhound's new life

Abandoned in front of Salt Lake County Animal Services, a female bloodhound dog is...
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Superstorm Sandy rescue dog

Pit bull terrier mix dog with an endearing underbite, who was rescued during Super...
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A "leftover dog" becomes my guide dog

Francis and Silva's dog from a Los Angeles super adoption 15 years ago offers...
Julie Castle Blog
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New York Valentine's Day weekend pet adoption event

New York Valentine's Day weekend pet adoption event is success, with many pet...
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From shelter dog to service dog for special boy

Bart gets a second chance when he is adopted as a service (therapy) dog to help an...
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Purebred dogs and puppies in shelters

American Kennel Club (AKC) papers do not mean a dog is good quality. Adopt purebre...
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Blind Chihuahua puppy is lucky in love

Chihuahua puppy who is blind is adopted by two eye doctors. He has the perfect hom...
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Choosing the way to go

Shy dog Louise learns to love life on a leash....
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“You mean they kill animals in this country?”

As the United States becomes more and more pet-friendly, shifts in public values l...
Julie Castle Blog
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Shy Labrador mix finds perfect home

Labrador mix, who was picked up as a stray, finds perfect forever family. She'...
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