When I first met Mazie she was curled up in the corner of her kennel, her head pressed against the floor. She wouldn’t look at me, wouldn’t take a treat and barely moved when I approached. Every so often, she’d…
My first ever dog was rescued from Craigslist. He was a Boston Terrier, way underweight, and estimated to be around 10, though no one really knew how old he was. He was free, and by far, the weirdest dog I have…
Sometimes, a dog's smile can tell a story that words simply cannot. And in Bandit's case, the difference between his life at a shelter and the happiness he experiences today is enough to warm anyone's heart.Before finding his forever…
A shelter can be full of people coming and going, yet one dog can still go unnoticed for far too long. Katarina, a mama shelter dog at ACCT Philly in Philadelphia, is still waiting for someone to choose her after…
For most of his early life, Sprinkles knew little beyond the tiny box where he was kept with his three brothers. After being rescued from a hoarding situation involving 18 dogs, the frightened Pit Bull faced a completely unfamiliar world, one…
JACKSON – Nannerz has been waiting a long time for someone to choose her, and shelter staff hope the right family will finally see just how much love she has to give. She is at Animal Rescue Fund in Jackson, waiting…
The Rome News-Tribune State Rep. Katie Dempsey (left), R-Rome, and other members of the Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System hear testimony Sept. 17 at the State Capitol. Author and frequent RNT columnist, Beverly Kievman…
An adorable dog is longing for a family to call her own, but her fear of people means she needs someone willing to give her the time and love she desperately deserves. Alice, who is being cared for by Many…
Rescue dogs who were previously abused need time to overcome the trauma they experienced. They require plenty of patience, and compassion to learn to trust again and understand that they are finally safe. Once they feel secure, these precious pooches…
The Instagram reel from @fancy.the.dawg shows Fancy on the couch while her dad works close to midnight. She could be sleeping comfortably, but she stays nearby and quietly watches him instead. She does not whine, ask to play,…
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