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Couple Says 'Monster' Kittens Weren't What They Wanted, But They Were What They Needed

Couple Says 'Monster' Kittens Weren't What They Wanted, But They Were What They Needed

While we were expecting our first child, my husband fell in love with a stray dog. We already had two cats, but Rosie struggled with them. She never tried to...

Couple Says 'Monster' Kittens Weren't What They Wanted, But They Were What They Needed

While we were expecting our first child, my husband fell in love with a stray dog. We already had two cats, but Rosie struggled with them. She never tried to...

Tiny, Helpless Kitten Rescued From Church Grows Up to Be Healthy Troublemaker

Tiny, Helpless Kitten Rescued From Church Grows Up to Be Healthy Troublemaker

After being pet-free for several years, I felt ready for cats again last year and quickly acquired two lovely girls. Six months later, I was out of town for school...

Tiny, Helpless Kitten Rescued From Church Grows Up to Be Healthy Troublemaker

After being pet-free for several years, I felt ready for cats again last year and quickly acquired two lovely girls. Six months later, I was out of town for school...

Woman Heartbroken When She Can't Adopt Pup and His Sister, But It Wasn't the End of the Story

Woman Heartbroken When She Can't Adopt Pup and His Sister, But It Wasn't the End of the Story

About six-and-a-half years ago, I adopted a puppy from animal control. I named him Bear. While I was filling out his paperwork, I heard someone say that Bear's sister would...

Woman Heartbroken When She Can't Adopt Pup and His Sister, But It Wasn't the End of the Story

About six-and-a-half years ago, I adopted a puppy from animal control. I named him Bear. While I was filling out his paperwork, I heard someone say that Bear's sister would...

On First Day of Volunteering at a Shelter, Woman Falls for Stinky Dog with Skin Issues

On First Day of Volunteering at a Shelter, Woman Falls for Stinky Dog with Skin Issues

When our only son left for college, I needed a "project", so I decided to volunteer at our local shelter. On the first night of orientation, this black, white and...

On First Day of Volunteering at a Shelter, Woman Falls for Stinky Dog with Skin Issues

When our only son left for college, I needed a "project", so I decided to volunteer at our local shelter. On the first night of orientation, this black, white and...

Stray Dog Keeps Greeting Woman on Vacation

Stray Dog Keeps Greeting Woman on Vacation

It was my first day of vacation. I was shopping on Front Street in Philipsburg, St. Maarten, when I was approached by the sweetest little angel face. She had a...

Stray Dog Keeps Greeting Woman on Vacation

It was my first day of vacation. I was shopping on Front Street in Philipsburg, St. Maarten, when I was approached by the sweetest little angel face. She had a...

Woman Adopts Her First Dog, Who's a Bit of a Mess at First

Woman Adopts Her First Dog, Who's a Bit of a Mess at First

One summer, we decided to fence in our front yard. I was ecstatic! That meant I could get a dog. I spent the better part of May, June, and July...

Woman Adopts Her First Dog, Who's a Bit of a Mess at First

One summer, we decided to fence in our front yard. I was ecstatic! That meant I could get a dog. I spent the better part of May, June, and July...