This year's Clear the Shelters animal adoption campaign runs from Aug. 1-Aug. 31, and we're aiming to make it our biggest year yet.

More people have been giving up their dogs and cats, citing a tough economy and housing restrictions. The surge is putting a ...

In recent months, animal rescues and shelters across the country are reporting sharp increases in animals being surrendered, with several of those organizations telling CNN that financial hardship was ...

Nearly two dozen displaced puppies and dogs from a rescue organization in Texas arrived at PAWS Chicago late Monday night after a 500-mile plane and van journey, with more on the way as the shelter ...

Leaders of Chicago’s Anti-Cruelty Society are raising concerns after one of their four-legged friends disappeared under ...

One Tail at a Time is a rescue organization that saves animals from overcrowded shelters and helps them find loving forever ...

PAWS Chicago is set to take in animals impacted by devastating flooding in Texas, the organization said this week.

Animal shelters across the U.S. are reaching critical capacity as more pet owners grapple with the rising cost of pet care—many of which can be alleviated by pet insurance. While some shelters are ...

A 2-month-old puppy was stolen, returned and then adopted within days at one Chicago shelter. Staff at Anti-Cruelty Society in River North announced Peter, a black Dachshund mix with wide, expressive ...

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Pet Helpers, an animal shelter on James Island, is grappling with severe overcrowding. J.J. Steele, a representative from Pet Helpers, said Wednesday, "We have ...

The outdoor, 24-hour free microchip scanner is held in a waterproof-case outside Chicago Animal Care and Control’s shelter at 2741 S. Western Ave. Provided by Chicago Animal Care and Control.