Beau, 10, makes a difference in other seniors’ lives as the resident dog at a senior-living facility. Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day on Facebook, a day dedicated to showing how rescue pets make great companions. Our partners at the Shelter Pet Project and Maddie’s Fund are calling on people …

Montana had demodectic mange, a non- contagious, treatable condition common in pups who’ve had poor nutrition or stress Last month we told you about Montana, the puppy abandoned by the side of a road in Georgia, malnourished and suffering from mange and parvo, who was rescued by Kaci Deater of …

You have to appreciate the work of animal control officers like Enna Lugo in Fairfax County, VA, who made it her project to rescue a Shih Tzu, who had been on her own for more than two years in Franconia VA, according to an article by Justin Jouvenal in the …

My heart raced yesterday evening as the nominees for “Best Country Solo Performance” were mentioned as I watched the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards. One of my favorite country artists, Carrie Underwood, was in the running for her performance of her recent hit song “Blown Away”. As if Carrie’s success in …

Brianna Cihi and her boyfriend, Keith Maida, of Bridgeport, CT, were driving across the country and began looking at Petfinder when they made stops. By the time they reached Oregon, one dog in particular had reached the top of their “bucket list,” as they called it (a phrase that sprang …

Working for Petfinder.com has its hazards — or perks, if you will. Take the case of Tim Blanchard, who helps keep the technical side of Petfinder running. Read Betty’s story in Tim’s words. When Tim started working for Petfinder last year, he was the proud parent of Geronimo, a 13-year-old …

Not everyone has the ideal place for an Australian Cattle Dog. These dogs are herders, and many of them like to have a territory and a job. Artist Kat Butler of Waterloo, IN, has the perfect place for such a dog — 43 acres where she offers equine services and …

“Must love cats” was a requirement for any dog that Vanessa and J.R. Van Noy of Highland, NY, adopted. Vanessa had never had a dog before, but the couple had an older cat. They also had a large house and yard, and J.R. was eager to add a dog to …

When Linda Vandiver’s old blind and deaf dog died, the Paris, TX, woman decided not to get another pooch. That decision lasted five years . Then semi-retired, Linda realized she missed having a pet around the house. She began to browse on Petfinder and up popped Karlee’s photo. The pup …

November is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month, when we spotlight older homeless pets, who often get passed over in favor of puppies and kittens. The 10-year-old dog in today’s Happy Tail found himself in search of a home after years of neglect had left him skinny and bald, his gums severely diseased. He …