Rescued From Misery and Mud, Missy Now Needs a Loving Home (Photos, Videos)
Rescued From Misery and Mud, Missy Now Needs a Loving Home (Photos, Videos)

Missy is so eager to be loved. She brings a lot to the table and deserves a guardian who will offer her as much love as she has to give.

Want to Use the Copier? You’ll Have to Ask the ‘Copycat’
Black and white cat relaxing on a copy machine
Want to Use the Copier? You’ll Have to Ask the ‘Copycat’

Chaplin had a rough start in life. But like his actor namesake, he chose to tackle his troubles with a smile.

Dog With ‘Two Left Feet’ Will Charm Your Socks Off
Animal Companions
Dog With ‘Two Left Feet’ Will Charm Your Socks Off

Resistance is futile: Just go ahead and let Evelyn waltz off with your heart.

Tree-Swinging Tarzan Cat Is Ready to Settle Down With His Jane
Handsome rescued black and white cat at PETA headquarters
Tree-Swinging Tarzan Cat Is Ready to Settle Down With His Jane

Minnesota has its MPR Raccoon—now meet Virginia’s Tarzan Cat.

A Lawn Mower Tried to Cut This Little Soybean—Now She’s Ready to Grow
A Lawn Mower Tried to Cut This Little Soybean—Now She’s Ready to Grow

Edamama is 4 pounds of delicious love and bold personality, but she’s had to fight quite the uphill battle just to survive.

Lucky Cat Survives a Series of Unfortunate Events
Violet lying down on flowery blanket in blue-tiled room
Lucky Cat Survives a Series of Unfortunate Events

Violet didn’t have to match wits with Count Olaf, but she did have to overcome a “bad beginning” to find her happy ending.

Pup With Adorable Underbite Will Chew on Your Heartstrings
Close-up of cute little dog with underbite
Pup With Adorable Underbite Will Chew on Your Heartstrings

From a severely crowded rural shelter to PETA’s headquarters, Bernadette steals hearts wherever she goes.

Who Would Do This to a Kitten?
animal shelters provide refuge for homeless or abused cats and dogs
Who Would Do This to a Kitten?

This rescued kitten’s ear may be tattered, but her spirit is intact.

From ‘Designer Dog’ to Shelter Mutt and Back Again
Fiona, a Maltese/Yorkshire mix available for adoption
From ‘Designer Dog’ to Shelter Mutt and Back Again

The only thing that this “designer dog” has designs on is a new home.

Dog Given Up for Being ‘Too Puppyish’
Close-up of Lhasa Apso mix Rufus
Dog Given Up for Being ‘Too Puppyish’

This dog is so cute, his owner couldn’t handle it—literally.

Edgar Is in Search of a Home Nevermore
Black cat with small elephant toy
Edgar Is in Search of a Home Nevermore

Edgar’s days of wandering along the “Nightly” shore are now behind him.

Cat Risks Several Lives Dodging Cars at Gas Station
Kenny, a cat PETA rescued from a gas station, lying on Oriental rug
Cat Risks Several Lives Dodging Cars at Gas Station

A gas station is a great place to grab a soda, use the rest room, or fill up your car. It’s not a great home for a cat.

He Was in the Pits, but Now, Fritz Is Puttin’ on the Ritz
He Was in the Pits, but Now, Fritz Is Puttin’ on the Ritz

This poodle mix looked like a tired old dog, but looks can be deceiving. Check out his amazing makeover.

All He Wants for Christmas Is You
Black and white kitten on back of couch with brighlty lit Christmas tree in background
All He Wants for Christmas Is You

When his owners decided that there was no room at the inn for this playful kitten, he found himself in need of a guardian angel.

These Hamsters Have Seen Some ‘Stranger Things’
These Hamsters Have Seen Some ‘Stranger Things’

Now they’re ready for the next chapter in their adventure.

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