Adoption & Rescue

Fri, Nov 30 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Canine's amazing journey ends in care of loving owner. Lying in the critical care unit at Angell Animal Medical, Blackie, a Cairn terrier mix, really needed a friend. The dog had plunged through a fourth-floor apartment window in Lawrenc… more ›

Sat, Nov 24 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 2

Rescue group helps horses in peril reach peaceful retirement at last. In the 1990s, a bay thoroughbred named Stella Artois raced at tracks up and down the East Coast. Her stable mate, a black thoroughbred named Samuel Adams, ran one rac… more ›

Thu, Nov 15 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Initiative encourages individuals to fight animal cruelty. With Thanksgiving Day coming soon, actress Shannon Elizabeth is inviting Americans to include a gesture about kindness to animals in their celebration by "adopting a turkey," ins… more ›

Mon, Nov 12 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Annual event highlights older pets in need of forever homes. Throughout the month of November, rescue organizations and shelters from coast to coast are encouraging individuals to consider older pets when adding a new four-legged family member.… more ›

Thu, Nov 1 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

How you can assist shelters in need following the superstorm. After Hurricane Sandy tore through the East Coast, many shelters from Virginia to Canada were left in need of resources and help due to damage sustained during the superstorm… more ›

Tue, Oct 23 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Initiative seeks to change reputation of misunderstood breed. Pit bulls once enjoyed a reputation as trusted family pets before the media gave the entire breed a black eye. "No type of dog is more misunderstood, mistreated,… more ›

Sun, Oct 21 | By Maggie Marton | 1

Simple -- and free -- methods of helping to promote pet rescue. People who love animals love supporting animal causes. But providing financial support isn't always easy -- or the most effective way to help a shelter or rescue. more ›

Sat, Oct 13 | By Amy Lieberman | 5

Dogs With No Names program attempts to control stray population. Judith Samson-French, a veterinarian of the Banded Peak Veterinary Hospital picked up on a mysterious trend not long after she opened the clinic in 1999 in Calgary, in the Alberta… more ›

Sun, Oct 7 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Five easy ways to promote pet adoption throughout October. When individuals give a loving forever home to a furry companion, every day is a cause for celebrating pet adoption. And this month, the ASPCA and other rescue organizations are increas… more ›

Thu, Oct 4 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Contest boosts adoption rates from coast to coast. Lloyd, the Labrador retriever mix, came up aces on Day One of the ASPCA/Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. He found a new home. He also helped his human friends at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter … more ›