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'She chose her human and never looked back': Backpacker traveling across India by foot finds a home for stray puppy, but ends up adopting her after she escapes "home" twice to find him

Blake Seidel

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'We found a dog that looked identical to ours in the shelter': DNA test leads couple to discover the sweet dog they rescued 2 years later is actually the long-lost sister of their adopted pup

Mariel Ruvinsky

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Student who rescued and dropped stray dog at shelter filled with regret after forming deep bond with pupper, resulting in a heartwarming adoption reunion after hold period ended, says: ‘I loved her so much and I regret ever taking her.’

Laurent Shinar

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'Free puppy': Man adopts an adorable free puppy only to find out that the dog is actually a wolf who is desperately looking for a pack to be part of

Mariel Ruvinsky

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Kind couple steps in after seeing a skinny beach dog being mistreated by local restaurant owners who just wanted her gone: ‘[She was] trying to find somewhere to stay, get some water or food.’

Ayala Sorotsky

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Heartless owner abandons puppy with pet sitter after failing to rehome themselves, resulting in the sitter adopting the puppy, giving him stable loving home and dog sister, sitter says: ‘I feel like there’s a reason he ended up with me. I love this boy.’

Laurent Shinar

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After losing his soul dog, man devotes his life to rescuing senior doggos and "unadoptable" animals, including a giant pig named 'Bikini': 'Older animals deserve a loving home in their final years'

Blake Seidel

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Fabulous fox breaks into London flat and becomes a furry friend of the family, they name her Mary: ‘She visits every day’

Bar Mor Hazut

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Dog shelter attempts to flip the adoption process by letting doggos choose their new owners: ‘Four dogs from our adoption event have applications’

Bar Mor Hazut

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Sibling refuses to give sister the family dog after years of solely taking care of him, despite sister's claims he is legally hers: 'She thinks he's a toy with no feelings'

Bar Mor Hazut

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Puppy abandoned during playdate by runaway pawrent, resulting in host family foster fail that turned into heartwarming adoption of the playful mastiff, new dog mom says: ‘Benson, is the first pup who is ALL about my fiancé.’

Laurent Shinar

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Foster dog finally goes home to original mom after 7 hard years bouncing between failed adoptions and abysmal conditions, foster pawrent says: ‘My heart is bursting with happiness for Thor. I get teary eyed knowing he won't be sharing my pillow.’

Laurent Shinar

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The 2026 Puppy Bowl: Howlarious Highlights From the Most Heartwarming Event of the Year

Bar Mor Hazut

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Lonely wife rescues puppy when workaholic husband is out of town, marital tension arises when he refuses to help out but she refuses to rehome the pup: 'I told [her] we weren't ready for a dog'

Briana Viser

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Young dog shelter volunteer’s unique bond with shy pupper leads to surprise adoption after his mom begs their landlord to be pet friendly, mom says: ‘The staff say she loves him, apparently she lights up when she hears his voice.’

Laurent Shinar

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'He spent the entire month taking care of her': Boyfriend gets new puppy, girlfriend notices puppy's behavior changes, worries she's not getting all the love and care she needs

Briana Viser

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