I’m so exited and loved.

October, otherwise known as adopt a shelter dog month, is just days away and we want to give you, our devoted guardians, a sneak peek of what’s to come.

Stories of how pets impact humans can be joyful, exhilarating, inspiring, and sometimes even heart breaking.

Web — when we adopt a dog, we change their life.

Ziggy went from being skinny and scared to being a caped crusader.

4 my heart is melting.

His owner isn't quite sure what breed he is, but he certainly is loved.

There’s nothing purer than kids and dogs friendship.

I smile because i’m happy.

The website, a digital classifieds website, has fundamentally transformed the way people interact within their local communities.

There’s nothing purer than kids and dogs friendship.

I smile because i’m happy.

The website, a digital classifieds website, has fundamentally transformed the way people interact within their local communities.

From tiny newborn puppies to the most regal and stunning senior and sick kitties.

3 i fell safe and i love my life.

1 can’t get over it.

Every week, we scour the internet to find the most wholesome animal adoption stories of the week.

The craigslist pet adoption diaries a heartwarming collection of real life successes.

Opening your heart and home to an animal can be life changing.

October is adopt a shelter dog month.

Could do this all day.

There's nothing more heartbreaking than a dog being abused or mistreated, and nothing more heartwarming than the same dog finding a forever home to give them the care and love that every dog deserves.

1 can’t get over it.

Every week, we scour the internet to find the most wholesome animal adoption stories of the week.

The craigslist pet adoption diaries a heartwarming collection of real life successes.

Opening your heart and home to an animal can be life changing.

October is adopt a shelter dog month.

Could do this all day.

There's nothing more heartbreaking than a dog being abused or mistreated, and nothing more heartwarming than the same dog finding a forever home to give them the care and love that every dog deserves.

2 omg i’m so emotional about my new life.

Web — these 25 heartwarming stories have earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifesaving grants for the shelters and rescues that made their adoptions possible, but that’s not all.

Webheartwarming pet rescue stories.

Web — our list of the 12 best pet rescue stories of 2021 include several rescued dogs, heroic moms, and a very courageous jogger.

5 i still can’t believe they adopted me.

All 25 winners will receive shoes from bobs® from skechers® and a petco shopping spree — and our $100,000 grant winner will also receive a year's supply.

Web — heartwarming adoption stories you helped make possible!

But dogs’ unconditional love changes our lives for the better too — we receive dozens of adoption stories from our community every year telling us so.

You can expect stories that will melt your heart and remind you why you should.

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October is adopt a shelter dog month.

Could do this all day.

There's nothing more heartbreaking than a dog being abused or mistreated, and nothing more heartwarming than the same dog finding a forever home to give them the care and love that every dog deserves.

2 omg i’m so emotional about my new life.

Web — these 25 heartwarming stories have earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifesaving grants for the shelters and rescues that made their adoptions possible, but that’s not all.

Webheartwarming pet rescue stories.

Web — our list of the 12 best pet rescue stories of 2021 include several rescued dogs, heroic moms, and a very courageous jogger.

5 i still can’t believe they adopted me.

All 25 winners will receive shoes from bobs® from skechers® and a petco shopping spree — and our $100,000 grant winner will also receive a year's supply.

Web — heartwarming adoption stories you helped make possible!

But dogs’ unconditional love changes our lives for the better too — we receive dozens of adoption stories from our community every year telling us so.

You can expect stories that will melt your heart and remind you why you should.

Web — these 25 heartwarming stories have earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifesaving grants for the shelters and rescues that made their adoptions possible, but that’s not all.

Webheartwarming pet rescue stories.

Web — our list of the 12 best pet rescue stories of 2021 include several rescued dogs, heroic moms, and a very courageous jogger.

5 i still can’t believe they adopted me.

All 25 winners will receive shoes from bobs® from skechers® and a petco shopping spree — and our $100,000 grant winner will also receive a year's supply.

Web — heartwarming adoption stories you helped make possible!

But dogs’ unconditional love changes our lives for the better too — we receive dozens of adoption stories from our community every year telling us so.

You can expect stories that will melt your heart and remind you why you should.

Web — heartwarming adoption stories you helped make possible!

But dogs’ unconditional love changes our lives for the better too — we receive dozens of adoption stories from our community every year telling us so.

You can expect stories that will melt your heart and remind you why you should.