Despite their lack of language skills, children can be very persuasive.

Despite their lack of language skills, children can be very persuasive.

Overworked shelters take in millions of lost, stray, and abused animals every year. Luckily, people continue to open their doors and hearts to these misfits.

Overworked shelters take in millions of lost, stray, and abused animals every year. Luckily, people continue to open their doors and hearts to these misfits.

Tthere can be as many as 6.5 million dogs and cats entering shelters every year. That's a lot. However, keep in mind that this figure is down from 20+ million in 1973.

Tthere can be as many as 6.5 million dogs and cats entering shelters every year. That's a lot. However, keep in mind that this figure is down from 20+ million in...

The before vs. now pet challenge is a reflection of just how much joy and happiness our four-legged friends bring to our lives.

The before vs. now pet challenge is a reflection of just how much joy and happiness our four-legged friends bring to our lives.

To whoever is feeling the autumn blues, the most heartwarming list of September is in. And if your GP hasn't prescribed it yet, we'll do it for him.

To whoever is feeling the autumn blues, the most heartwarming list of September is in. And if your GP hasn't prescribed it yet, we'll do it for him.

I am a cat person. But somehow it happened that I have eight dogs: six huskies, a Samoyed dog, and a Northern Inuit dog. Obviously, it wasn’t safe to adopt a kitten having this band of doggos.

I am a cat person. But somehow it happened that I have eight dogs: six huskies, a Samoyed dog, and a Northern Inuit dog. Obviously, it wasn’t safe to adopt a...

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May is almost over, so Bored Panda has put together another list of adorable animal adoption photos. After all, Good Samaritans from all over the world keep saving kittens, puppies, and other critters from a miserable life in on the streets...

May is almost over, so Bored Panda has put together another list of adorable animal adoption photos. After all, Good Samaritans from all over the world keep saving kittens, puppies, and...

Animals, just like humans, need a second chance. Whether they have been lost, abandoned, or given up, the critters people meet at shelters are all unwanted and helpless. Until we adopt them.

Animals, just like humans, need a second chance. Whether they have been lost, abandoned, or given up, the critters people meet at shelters are all unwanted and helpless. Until we adopt...

We adopted Lucy from a no-kill shelter in San Antonio when she was estimated to be about four months old. She had been found on the street, underweight, scared and battling parvovirus. Thanks to the amazing team at San Antonio Pet's...

We adopted Lucy from a no-kill shelter in San Antonio when she was estimated to be about four months old. She had been found on the street, underweight, scared and battling...

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