Sat, Nov 12 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 3

Two abandoned canines beat incredible odds to survive. Miracle, the pit bull mix, went out to play ball last weekend, navigating on her surgical leg, as if she were as good as new, according to Erin Pacheco, Forever Paws shelter manager. … more ›

Sat, Nov 5 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Special placement service matches small breed dogs with loving families. Taunton, Mass. — He’s Wyatt Twerp from the Rescue Rodeo; and when he showed off his dash recently by tearing across the living room rug, at Cathie Cyr’s… more ›

Tue, Nov 1 | By Amy Lieberman | 1

NYC dogs walk across Brooklyn Bridge for rescue organizations. Hundreds of dogs paraded across New York City's iconic Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, October 22 to “light up the night to feed pets in need,” raising about $8,000 for five… more ›

Sun, Oct 16 | By Maggie Marton | 2

Easy -- 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.
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Thu, Oct 13 | By Kristen Seymour | 1

Dog-tired pooch gets helicopter help during hike. Have you ever been so doggone tired you can't take another step? While most of us have been there, sometimes, it's hard to imagine that our energetic four-legged friends could ever feel that way… more ›

Tue, Oct 11 | By Amy Lieberman | 1

Program offers patients the chance to stay close to beloved pets. In 2006, Delana Taylor-McNac, a veterinarian and a hospice chaplain, worked with an elderly couple in Oklahoma who had recently been admitted into a hospice care facility … more ›

Tue, Oct 4 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Five ways to celebrate and promote pet adoption. For those pet owners who have created a loving forever home for a four-legged family member, every day is a celebration of pet adoption. But each October, the American Humane Association and othe… more ›

Thu, Sep 29 | By Kris O'Donnell | 1

Unique rescue organizations provide shelter for wolf-dog hybrids. As the poor economy continues to take its toll on families across the country, more and more pets are being surrendered to shelters. But if they are exotic pets, such as wolf-dog… more ›

Sun, Sep 11 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 2

Annual event sponsored by Farm Sanctuary expands for 2011 celebration. Blitzen, the calf, Apollo, the turkey and Nikki, the sow, lead a Farm Sanctuary special assignment later this week. As three special ambassadors to the Walk for Farm Animals… more ›

Mon, Sep 5 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Initiative trains rescued dogs for service work with disabled veterans. NEWPORT, R.I. -- He came within a whisker of being put down, but a dog named Charlie Zino has a new lease on life and a new mission. The 4 ½-year old German Shepherd… more ›

Mon, Aug 29 | By Kristen Seymour | 3

After a long journey, ”Fredi” is thriving in her new surroundings. SeaWorld Orlando’s new 40,000 gallon rehabilitation pool in the Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility has its first resident -- a stranded pilot whale found beached in Key Larg… more ›

Tue, Aug 9 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 2

'No Pet Store Puppies' initiative aims to educate consumers. Binah, the Chihuahua, escaped the puppy mill alive, but abuse left her crippled at just 4 ½ years old. "She was a breeding dog," according to Rebecca McNeill, ASPCA spokeswoman… more ›

Fri, Jul 8 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 2

Adopt-a-thon finds new, permanent families for over 700 pets. After surviving the devastating tornadoes in the Joplin, Missouri area, the displaced "tornado pets" have finally found happy endings. Since May 23, responders had worked aroun… more ›

Wed, Jul 6 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Animals recover, find homes through Massachusetts SPCA. Elmer came full circle last week. The young shorthaired German pointer strolled out of Boston's MSPCA-Angell with a new owner bound for a weekend walk in the Maine woods.
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Mon, Jun 27 | By Maggie Marton | 1

Donations support treatment for canine angel. When his dog Chief fell during a search-and-rescue training exercise, Lieutenant Brian Smithey of Tampa Fire and Rescue didn’t realize he was injured. It wasn’t until later that night, … more ›