When an elderly woman moved to a nursing home, she wasn’t allowed to bring her companion, Pepper, and had to surrender her to a shelter. But she was adopted by a wonderful family, and her new mom wanted to let the woman know that Pepper was doing fine, and just how much she means to her at this crucial time in her life… Pepper spent the last six years being doted … [Read more...] about Woman Writes the Most Touching Letter to the Elderly Lady Who Had to Give Up Her Beloved Dog
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Torrey Smith and His Wife Paid to Cover Adoption Fees for 46 Dogs and Cats at a Shelter
Torrey Smith may be going to play for the Philadelphia Eagles this upcoming NFL season, but that doesn’t mean he’s forgetting about his roots in Maryland. He went to school at the University of Maryland and played for the Baltimore Ravens, but he’s also been a big adoption advocate and is well known to the good folks at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care … [Read more...] about Torrey Smith and His Wife Paid to Cover Adoption Fees for 46 Dogs and Cats at a Shelter
Shelter Pit Gives Comfort & Cuddles to Cancer Patients
Mandy Weikert was unsure whether she could share quite as special a bond with another dog after losing one, but the moment she met Lady, whose goofy, playful nature was evident, the trepidation evaporated. "She made me laugh," Weikert told People. "And I just thought, 'She is always going to make me laugh...'" Lady, a smiling, happy, brown-and-white pit bull, came into … [Read more...] about Shelter Pit Gives Comfort & Cuddles to Cancer Patients
Miracle Molly: Dog Hit by Train Named Finalist for Petco Contest
To see our first two articles about Molly, click here, or here. Some of you may remember our coverage of Molly’s story. She had been hit by an Amtrak train, and luckily survived the terrible ordeal. Not only did she survive, but she made a miraculous recovery, and was adopted by the police officer that saved her life. Now, little Molly has found herself a … [Read more...] about Miracle Molly: Dog Hit by Train Named Finalist for Petco Contest
Devoted Elderly Dog Who Stayed by Dead Owner for Three Days Finds New Family to Love
Poor Bear must have been so sad and confused when her dad died. For three whole days, she did not move from his side – not even to go find water or to relieve herself. She ended up at BARCS, where she was overlooked by people who wanted puppies. But a Facebook post about her made it to just the right people, and now she’s being loved by a new … [Read more...] about Devoted Elderly Dog Who Stayed by Dead Owner for Three Days Finds New Family to Love