Passaic Animal Control officer with one of the 13 Shih Tzu–Terrier mixes rescued from an apartment in the city on Nov. 6. The ...

Over 4,000 animal shelters exist throughout the U.S. While many shelters have facilities to house and care for animals, they ...

The vandalism involved smashing five windows and slashing six tires, an act that shelter staff believe required tools and ...

GALLATIN, TENN. — Starving dogs, horrific living conditions, and a slap on the wrist. Animal cruelty laws are on the books, but too often go unenforced. Well, no more. A recent animal rescue ...

The government shutdown could pressure pet owners to surrender their animals, but Maryland rescue groups say that should be ...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Over 40 cats were surrendered to a Madison rescue, marking the fourth major intake they have helped ...

The recent turnover in city government in Mayflower has had many people there worried about a vital service — animal control.

Advocates and families are demanding change at San Jose Animal Care Center. It comes after the most recent death of a dog named Lola, who was under the care of the shelter before she died. Advocates ...

Hill Country SPCA helped rescue a Chihuahua the rode out the flooding on the top shelf of a bookcase Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...