Furry Adoption Program Pairs Senior Cats with Senior Citizens Who 'Just Want Companionship'
At least 56 shelters across 35 states beside Virginia offer similar programs for their older adoptable pets.
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Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty After Leaving 10-Week-Old Puppy in Hot Car, 'Screaming in Pain'
Dillard is doing well and will soon be going to a new home - hopefully one that values his safety and comfort more than his previous owners.
After Dog Manages to Dig Way Under Foundation of Home, Police 'Dog Whisperers' Called In for Rescue
Finally, after more digging and maneuvering, Officer Rave was able to catch the dog by the tail and pull her out of her predicament.
Iconic NYC Bird Dead After Collision with City Maintenance Vehicle
A beloved owl that had become a staple of Central Park was killed after colliding with a New York City maintenance vehicle.
Police Warn Residents of Texas Town: Watch Out for Venomous Snake on the Loose
While the cobra's owner believes it has died, authorities are still warning people to keep their eyes peeled.
Almost Biblical Plagues: Step Aside COVID, Now Bubonic Plague Found in CA
A group of chipmunks tested positive for the ancient disease, resulting in a closure at one of Lake Tahoe's beaches for the rest of the week.
Terrifying Bee Attack from 100-Pound Hive in Arizona Takes One Man's Life, Hospitalizes Several Others
One boy might have been stung more if it hadn't been for a nearby landscaper who risked - and ultimately lost - his life to protect the boy.
Crowd Goes Wild as Rogue Cat Halts Yankees Game for Nearly 4 Minutes While Continually Evading Security
Eventually, someone opened the door to the field and the cat ran through, much to the chagrin of the crowd.
Dog Found After Suspects Force Way Into Hotel Room and Assault Owner Before Making Off with Pup: Police
Detective Ricky Amador arranged to meet the sellers of a dog that looked just like Prada under the guise of buying the pup.
After Dog Is Seen Stumbling Down Street Bleeding from Mouth, Vets Discover Tongue Was Cruelly Cut Out
It didn't take long for the vet to discover that the poor young pup was missing his tongue - and it didn't look like an accident, either.
Real Life 'Homeward Bound': Puppy Survives Full Month Alone in Wilderness
Finally, on July 17, a worker at a nearby ranch who'd spotted the lost posters also spotted a tiny, matted white dog at the side of the road.
Cat Hoarder Sentenced to Jail Time and 15-Year Probation After Leaving Dozens of Felines to Starve
She now faces 364 days in jail and 15 years of probation, and she is banned from owning or rescuing any animals.
Professional Security Forces to Guard Livestock as Animal Extremists Become Bolder Than Ever
Radical vegans in Sweden are getting bolder, and now farmers are hiring private security forces to stop them.
Horror in Alaska: Man Stalked and Savaged by Grizzly Was Down to His Last Two Rounds, Saved After Helicopter Detour
The grizzly bear wreaked havoc on him and the dwelling. It was reported that the bear actually ripped the door off of the dwelling.
'I'm Dead': Florida Biker Sees No Way Out After Losing Control and Ending Up in Water with Deadly Alligator
Bassett sustained severe wounds in his right thigh and torso and remains in serious condition at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center.
Watch: Firefighters Rescue Dog Loose for 5 Days, Found Trapped Inside Cincinnati Garage Walls
The spirited dog appears to be no worse for wear, other than having possibly 'lost a pound or two' and being 'terribly stinky,' according to her owners.
'Land Lobsters from Hell' Are Appearing, Complete with Acid Spray and Looks Straight out of a Horror Movie
'Summer rains bring vinegaroons out of their burrows in search of food and love,' Big Bend National Park said about the creepy crawler.
Police Rescue Dog from Hot Car After Owner Dies in Fatal Walmart Shooting
An hour and a half after the incident, police were notified and were quickly able to remove the Siberian husky, Zeke, from the unlocked car.
After Disappearing for 10 Years, Lost Dog Found 1,600 Miles from Home Finally Reunites with Family
Once his family realized Razzle was still out there, they were desperate to reunite - but there were 1,600 miles between them.
Recovered Addict Helps Woman Get Into Rehab After She Admits to Stealing His Dog
He got a call saying that Darla might have been found - but deceased. As he waited for the heartbreaking confirmation, he got another call.
Dog Helps Save Colt's Life After It Begins Suffocating During Birth in the Middle of the Night
'All of the sudden this little girl shoved her nose into my shoulder so hard and went "woof" just like she meant business.'