0 Pets Looking to adopt a fuzzy friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at shelters in and around Billings. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been wanting to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your household, start with these animal shelters in the Billings area for a pet up for adoption. Across Montana, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many of them are located within driving distance. On a search for a new family member? Consider starting at a local rescue center like Rez Dog Rescue Of Montana, where Ace the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for … [Read more...]

0 Pets These pets are waiting for their forever home in Carlsbad area shelters. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been wanting to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your household, you should check out these shelters in and around Carlsbad for a pet to adopt. Over 6 million companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by rescue organizations nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. Looking to adopt a lovable new four-legged friend? A great place to begin your search is at County Of San Diego Department Of Animal Services, where Chinook the dog is waiting patiently, or another local rescue center. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in … [Read more...]

0 Pets This week's batch of adoptable pets in your area are looking for their forever homes. Will you take one home? Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Want to add to your family? Look no further than these Lakewood-JBLM animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Pet adoption agencies have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting to be adopted. Over 6 million pets are surrendered to animal rescue organizations each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter pets are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Lakewood-JBLM area — are still waiting for their forever homes. If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We've rounded up this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're a dog or cat person, there … [Read more...]

0 Pets Looking to adopt a furry friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at adoption agencies in and around Lake Ridge-Occoquan. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Looking to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family? Look no further than these Lake Ridge-Occoquan animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many pets are still looking for their forever home and shelters are still working to place pets with families. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home throughout Virginia — many of whom are located near you. If you're on a search for an adorable new companion, consider looking around at a local facility like Advocates For Abused And Abandoned Pets A3p, where Aerial the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they … [Read more...]

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Calling all cat lovers! If you’ve been on the fence about whether you should adopt a new furry friend, now is the purr-fect opportunity. The PSPCA is waiving adoption fees for all adult cats this Saturday, Oct. 23. READ MORE: Temple Police Issue Warning After Reports Of Man On Scooter Touching Women Inappropriately This is taking place at the PSPCA headquarters, located at 350 East Erie Ave. in Philadelphia. The adoption fees will be waived from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. READ MORE: Charges Unlikely For Riders Who Saw SEPTA El Train Rape, Prosecutors Say The PSPCA says the headquarters is still completely full of cats looking for their “furever” homes, despite the recent successful adoption weekend. It's #WhiskerWednesday , but on Saturday we're hoping to make some #purrfect matches. We're waiving fees on all adult cats. We hope that anyone on the fence about adopting visits for the event. All policies & procedures remain: … [Read more...]

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – A cat rescued from a busy Fort Worth freeway storm drain has a new unique name to go with his story. Alexander The Grate, as he is now being called, was found last Friday afternoon along the eastbound lanes of I-20 near Trail Lake Drive. READ MORE: Dallas Law Enforcement Offices Coming Together To Help Domestic Violence Victims (Credit: Facebook: Fort Worth Police) Fort Worth Police and animal control officers rescued the frightened tabby and took him to the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center. (Credit: Fort Worth Police) (Credit: Fort Worth Police) READ MORE: 3 Women Accused Of Kidnapping Toddler From Garland Hotel In Custody At the time, they asked the public’s help in naming the cat.  Today, they announced that. “He is a very sweet and playful kitten with some loud tendencies,” police said today in a Facebook post.  “He’s an attention seeker and loves to purr.” Alexander will be available for adoption on … [Read more...]