Despite more dogs finding their forever homes, here's why shelters are experiencing a capacity crisis

Moorhead shelter asks for community help in placing rescued dogs

(MOORHEAD, MINN) – A local volunteer dog rescue operation in Moorhead at full capacity is now asking the community to help find new homes for their animals. “4 Luv of Dog Rescue” recently received requests to take in more than 70 dogs over the past two weeks and had to reject most of them. So far, the non-profit was only able to find foster homes for more than a dozen from that group. As of last year, the non-profit has placed over 6-thousand do…

Los Angeles' most popular dog breeds and the growing movement to adopt them ethically

Los Angeles has long been one of the most pet-friendly cities in the world, with residents among the most devoted pet owners in the country.  In California, more than half of the population owns at least one pet, and over 40% of those are dogs, according to World Population Review. In Los Angeles County alone, an estimated 1.9 million of the 3.3 million households have a pet—accounting for approximately 5.3 million dogs, as reported by the Los A…

Despite more dogs finding their forever homes, here's why shelters are experiencing a capacity crisis

boytsov // Shutterstock Despite more dogs finding their forever homes, here’s why shelters are experiencing a capacity crisis Of the lucky pups who were adopted last year, it seems more have found their forever homes: The number of dogs surrendered by their owners has decreased by about 4.5% since 2023, according to a 2024 report from Shelter Animals Count.  Collecting data from 13,527 animal shelters and rescues in the U.S., Canada, and U.S. te…

'We are full': RSPCA ACT puts a pause on accepting surrenders and strays

The RSPCA ACT won’t accept surrendered or stray dogs for the next week as its shelter struggles with capacity. The organisation announced late Tuesday afternoon (18 March) that it would temporarily stop accepting dogs until 25 March (next Tuesday). CEO Michelle Robertson told Region the decision was made after 20 puppies were received in a […]

Thirty-two dogs and puppies welcomed to Wisconsin after being rescued | Wisconsin Humane Societymenucloseopen eventRSVP requiredticketed event

Milwaukee - More than two dozen dogs and puppies surrendered from commercial breeding facilities throughout the South arrived at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) on Friday, December 16. WHS volunteers drove to Missouri to transport the dogs, now destined for a brighter future in Wisconsin. This lifesaving opportunity was facilitated by the BISSELL Pet Foundation in partnership with the National Mill Dog Rescue.   The dogs on this journey were …

We Were Adopted: March 10 - 16, 2025 - Richmond SPCA

Last week, our incredible adoptions team found homes for 56 pets! We are deeply grateful for everyone who has chosen to adopt and open up their homes to pets in need. Congratulations to all of our newest alumni and their adopters. Cats adopted last week AdieuTaylor Al Dente Atom Bridget Buddy Blue Buttons Camouflage Cannoli Cowell Eider Hillary Johny Mega Morticia Mr Kitty Orbitty Persimmon Pippa Pub Quesadilla Speak Now Sprites Starlite Towa T…