Like humans, dogs also have days when they are low on energy. This pet parent, Mike Brown, explains how he comforts his rescue pup, Cactus, when he is sad. In the Instagram video, the owner tries to ...

If you've ever visited an animal shelter, you know how depressing the energy can be that surrounds the animals there. Some of them are hopeful and excited to see new faces, while others seem to have ...

At a small animal rescue in the U.K., one dog has been waiting more than 4,588 days—over 12 years—for a home of his own. Danny Boy, a 12-year-old Scottie and Cairn terrier cross, has spent much of his ...

Meleys the rescue dog has a strong, loyal spirit, just like her namesake from "House of the Dragon" Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

In the world of dog rescue, senior dogs continue to pull the short stick. It’s a sad reality, but local shelters and rescues report that the number one predictor of a dog being adopted is age, with ...

Adriana Figueroa told Newsweek: "He is still full of life. He is still loved. And he absolutely still deserves a second ...

Before moving into Rhode Island's Vintage Pet Rescue, Keno was surrendered to a New Jersey shelter in horrible condition Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

In southwest China's Chongqing, rescue dog Huahua bid a sad farewell to its retiring handler. Teammates in missions and family in life, their years of trust and companionship spoke louder than words.