“A shelter is not a place for dogs,” said Shira Scott Astrof, for The Dodo, after successfully completing her adoption mission of another puppy.  Although this experienced CEO of A.R.M. (Animal Rescue Mission) has dozens of similar completed tasks in her CV, she said this one was truly special and emotional.  Namely, her story begins … Read more

Adopting a dog is one of the kindest things you can do for an animal that has spent most of its time in this world in a lot of pain. So many dogs deserve to find their forever home, but it’s not so easy all the time as many people do not want to adopt. … Read more

Life on the streets, filled with uncertainty, is the kind of life that no dog should ever experience. Stray dogs roam the streets, while constantly looking over their shoulder and trying to avoid the danger that surrounds them. After finally being rescued and brought to a shelter, they feel hopeful for the first time that … Read more

All shelter pups dream of meeting their parents who would promise to love them forever and give them a loving home.  Some dogs wait longer than others, but despite the long wait, they never lose hope that someday, they will leave the shelter in the arms of their parents.   Bean is one of the shelter … Read more

It’s funny how doggos are often taken for granted simply because they can’t express their opinions and feelings the same way we do. Still, these adorable furry creatures manage to teach us some of the most valuable life lessons. Finding strength to put a smile on your face after being rejected and overlooked for the … Read more

The story of Scout is probably the most heartwarming one you’re gonna read today! Instead of waiting to be adopted into a new home like all shelter dogs, this canine decided to choose one on his own – and he did it with style! Being a full-time resident of the Antrim County Animal Shelter, in … Read more

Smiles and cuddles have always been Bella’s trademarks! This cutie pie was nothing but a friendly, enthusiastic shelter pooch until destiny took an unexpected turn.  Instead of finding her furever home in a heartbeat, Bella was sentenced to more than 100 days of waiting to be adopted! All those endless nights and days in a … Read more

While stray dogs live on the streets and do their best to survive, they long to be noticed and to be given a roof over their head. Once they get rescued and taken to a shelter, their hearts are filled with hope that somebody would stop by their kennel and decide to take them home. … Read more

Stray dogs don’t have the luxury of living a day without a worry, and their ultimate goal is to find a place to call their own. Sadly, only a small percentage of these lifetime wanderers catch the attention of a kind-hearted soul, but when that happens – they, without a doubt, become the greatest pets … Read more

Trust is something you don’t gain easily, but you can lose it in the blink of an eye.  It’s not simple for betrayed dogs to trust a human being again. Put yourself in their paws. Would you trust someone who hurt you so many times? Exactly. It’s a long way to regain trust and prove … Read more