New Shelter Data Keeps Adult Dogs’ Adoption Needs in Focus
New shelter data renewed attention on adult dogs, whose needs and personalities can be overlooked in adoption conversations that disproportionately feature puppies.
Facility Dogs Bring Calm and Connection to a Colorado School
Facility dogs were reported to support students and school routines in Colorado, demonstrating the growing interest in carefully planned animal-assisted programmes.
Foster Care Helps Lucy Build Trust Before Finding Her Family
A rescue dog named Lucy gradually built confidence in foster care before finding a family, illustrating how temporary homes can reveal needs and personality.
Poppy’s Family Life and Missing-Person Search Work Show Working-Dog Versatility
A dog named Poppy was reported to combine family companionship with missing-person search work, demonstrating how trained dogs can serve roles while maintaining home routines.
Pet Adoption Month Campaign Uses Digital Stories to Encourage Fostering
A national campaign leaned on stories and community participation to promote adoption and fostering during October, showing how social storytelling can mobilise support.
ASPCA’s October Shelter Dog Campaign Puts Adoption and Foster Care in the Spotlight
ASPCA launched its Rescue Effect campaign during Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, encouraging adoption and fostering while directing grant support to participating shelters. The campaign featured a broad national network and fee-waiver
Campaigners Seek Humane Transition from Greyhound Racing
Advocates called for an orderly transition away from greyhound racing, focusing on welfare and future placement for dogs affected by industry change.
Sixteen Rescued Dogs Find Families in Mexico City Adoption Effort
A rescue and adoption effort in Mexico City saw 16 dogs placed with families, bringing attention to local shelter partnerships and the value of adoption preparation.
Dutch Doctoral Research Examines Canine Support for Police Officers with PTSD
Doctoral research in the Netherlands examined how canine support may relate to police officers living with PTSD, bringing working-dog wellbeing and human support into focus.
Oakfield Offers Older Dogs a Home-Like Place While They Wait for Adoption
Dogs Trust highlighted Oakfield, a home-style accommodation setting for older dogs in Shrewsbury, with familiar surroundings and tailored care as dogs await homes.