Of the lucky pups who were adopted last year, it seems more have found their forever homes: The number of dogs surrendered by their owners has decreased by about 4.5% since 2023, according to a 2024 ...

For many animal lovers, adopting a pet from a shelter is the gold standard. It gives the pets another chance at a happy home, and in some cases, can save the animal from euthanasia. In recent years ...