Millions of cats and dogs are homeless in Turkey. Unfortunately, people tend to leave their former pets in the mountains and desolate areas so that it is much harder for the animals to follow them home.

Millions of cats and dogs are homeless in Turkey. Unfortunately, people tend to leave their former pets in the mountains and desolate areas so that it is much harder for the...

Yasemin Gava

Building up a connection with rescues is certainly doable. It might take a bit more adapting on your part but with time, you'll have a best friend for life.

Building up a connection with rescues is certainly doable. It might take a bit more adapting on your part but with time, you'll have a best friend for life.

Approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter US animal shelters every year. Of those, around 3.1 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. And while the numbers sound huge, they're actually getting small.

Approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter US animal shelters every year. Of those, around 3.1 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. And while the numbers sound huge, they're actually...

Is there anything more heartwarming than a story about a neglected pet that’s been given a forever home? We don’t think so. It’s time for our monthly post of some of the most adorable rescue animal pictures.

Is there anything more heartwarming than a story about a neglected pet that’s been given a forever home? We don’t think so. It’s time for our monthly post of some of...

I traveled from Chicago, IL, USA, to Seville, Spain, to spend ten days living in the shelter with 500 plus dogs to photograph many of the Galgos, Podencos, and other breeds.

I traveled from Chicago, IL, USA, to Seville, Spain, to spend ten days living in the shelter with 500 plus dogs to photograph many of the Galgos, Podencos, and other breeds.

Travis Patenaude

Dogs Love Bacon is a comic about life with my rescue dogs: a Pomeranian and a Cojack (Corgi-Jack Russel mix).

Dogs Love Bacon is a comic about life with my rescue dogs: a Pomeranian and a Cojack (Corgi-Jack Russel mix).

Angie Chan

The spookiest month of the year is full of frights and chilly weather, so we need to balance things out with some heart-warming, soul-healing photos. Don’t you think?

The spookiest month of the year is full of frights and chilly weather, so we need to balance things out with some heart-warming, soul-healing photos. Don’t you think?

Adopting a pet is an important decision and it shouldn't be something you rush into. But it's so rewarding. After all, you're saving more than one life — by taking an animal home, you're not only giving them a second chance...

Adopting a pet is an important decision and it shouldn't be something you rush into. But it's so rewarding. After all, you're saving more than one life — by taking an...

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...

Who said that cats and dogs can't get along? There are many cases which prove otherwise. Take, for example, this rescue Labrador retriever Bertie, a one-year-old dog: he rose to the occasion, selflessly raised 7 motherless kittens and greatly helped Rachel.

Who said that cats and dogs can't get along? There are many cases which prove otherwise. Take, for example, this rescue Labrador retriever Bertie, a one-year-old dog: he rose to the...