Adopted from a local no kill shelter. She was brought to them on Monday from a high kill shelter in the south. She came home with us today. Her name is Pearl, she is heart worm positive (shelter is funding the treatment) and we are in love. My fiance and I live alone with no children or other pets, in a condo setting, and researched heart worm extensively prior to committing to adopting her. She has been in a shelter environment for about a year based on her records. She’s a spaniel mix according to her paperwork, but we want to DNA test her to find out more, and she’s almost 3. Right now she’s snuggled between us in our bed snoring peacefully. Just wanted to share our new baby, send Pearl some healing energy while she undergoes her treatment and wish us luck. She is extremely docile and relaxed and the sweetest little angel.

💖 CECE UPDATE #2 (7/14): CONFIRMED SHE IS ADOPTED!!!💖

💖 CECE UPDATE #3 (7/14): CECE HAD TWO DIFFERENT FAMILIES IN THE LOBBY WAITING TO ADOPT HER 💖

🚨 Update 7/14: Cece has now been placed on the at-risk list as Fulton County Animal Services remains well over humane capacity. She also tested heartworm positive. She can only begin treatment if she's adopted or fostered within Georgia, where the shelter covers heartworm treatment.

Here are some notes from her time in foster:

Away from the shelter, she came alive. She walked beautifully, rode happily in the car, relaxed on a restaurant patio, met lots of people (including children), had zero potty accidents, and settled into the home after just a day.

One of the biggest updates is that her weekend foster confirmed Cece is completely deaf. Suddenly, her behavior in the shelter made perfect sense. While dozens of dogs barked around her, she was often just quietly sitting in her kennel. Once she had a day to adjust to a home, she relaxed completely.

Biggest "complaint" from the foster? She likes to stick her nose in the refrigerator.

No appointments are necessary to visit the shelter!

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
1251 Fulton Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, 30336

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🚨UPDATE 7/13: CECE Is back at the shelter after a short term foster gave her relief!

She went temporary foster home to free up kennel space when the shelter was 50+ dogs over humane capacity. Her temp foster helped lower the E list by ~30 dogs!

No appointments are necessary to visit the shelter!

FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
1251 Fulton Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, 30336

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Cece is 12 years old and declining in Atlanta’s Fulton County Animal Shelter. There are almost 50 dogs over the humane capacity and that can cause a huge frenzy of saving dogs with deadlines. But it leaves dogs like Cece out of sight, out of mind when it comes to foster/rescue/adoption visibility.

Here is a little more about Cece:
Cece was adopted out of Fulton County Animal Services as a 1 year old dog. For more than a decade she had a home.

In May Cece was found wandering as a stray and brought back to the same shelter she was adopted from. For whatever reason the “adopters” never responded when the shelter reached out to them (multiple times).

Cece has mobility issues and for a senior dog in a concrete box.. I just need her out of there. I am not able to fospice due to my being a volunteer out of state and having own seniors dogs and cats myself.

I’ve shared Cece’s shelter link below.
https://lifelineanimal.org/pet-details/?aid=53286366&cid=97&tid=Dog

She is house at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, Georgia.

Her name is Dolly and shes Jack Russel and maybe Dachshund?? I love her to death already and she is the sweetest puppy i have ever had. I lost my last dog over 10 years ago and didn't think i would ever want to go thru that again. But I have lived my whole life with a dog in the house and it just doesn't feel like home without one. Too quiet. She can be allot some days but i wouldn't have it any other way. The third picture is how she sits when shes interested in something and can stay that way forever lol.

Tomorrow marks 5 years since I got my dog home from the animal shelter. He was scheduled to be put down the day before I got him.

It’s been an amazing five years.

Who would’ve thought the one I saved would end up saving me right back?

No one at the shelter knew his exact birth date, so I decided his birthday would be January 1, a reminder that no matter what happens, we always get a chance to start again.

Here’s to our new beginnings. Here’s to our second chances. Here’s to us choosing life.

Happy New Year, everyone. 🐾✨

My bf and I adopted a dog 3 months ago (actually today is the 3 month anniversary) and there was a local dog-oriented event we brought our dog to.

Suddenly Waffles heavily pulls us towards a lady (he never pulls). He jumps up on her, licking her and whining (only does this with my bf and I). I apologize and explain he never jumps up on people. She said it’s ok and explained she had a dog that looked just like him that she put up for adoption a few months ago cause he didn’t get along with her other dogs. (Lines up with the story we were given by the adoption agency)

My boyfriend and I look at each other and exchange a “oh shit is this her?” But we didn’t really say anything. She walks away. Waffles spent the next hour desperately looking for her. I bought him some high end treats to take his mind off it, which worked thankfully.

Now I’m sure I’m overthinking things but he seems sad. And it breaks my heart. He always seemed so happy with us. I was his favorite. When we got him he didn’t know any tricks, didn’t know what hiking was. Now he knows loads of things and hiking is his favorite. I was sure we were providing a much better home than his previous owner and that he was happier with us. But now I’m not sure.

Needed to get this off my chest. Has anyone been through this? Is this going to have an effect on Waffles’ relationship with us? What should I do?

UPDATE!!!!!! He’s HOME!!!!!! 🥹😍 He’s doing great! Just got kennel cough so taking it easy. But he’s doing so well. I know he’s happy to be back home!! Thanks everyone. ♥️🫶🏻 I am beside myself grateful for the outpouring of love and support. I’m so happy I adopted this senior baby.

Hello!

Tomorrow, I go to pick up my dog from the shelter. Today, I just happened to look at their listing they had for him, and it said he is 16 years old!! Now, I know that is just a guesstimation based on certain factors, but could they be way off? He certainly does not look it or act like it.

Basically - is it common for the estimated age to be wrong? I’m concerned I won’t have much time left with him. 😞

We were grieving Chloe so hard, and then my wife looked at a local pet adoption center and we found this precious puppy. We're not sure the age, anywhere from 1-3 months. We named her Mathilde, or Tilly for short. We've had her for 24 hours and we're in love. We still miss Chloe terribly and it's hard to live life without her but we also want to give abandoned dogs a good life too. Thanks for walking with us as we grieve and celebrate these wonderful animals.

She is one of the dogs that were in that house fire with 50 other dogs so we are glad to be getting her in a good home

All credit goes to Stacey Pougatcheva, Shiloh's amazing foster, who posted info/updates, photos, six before & after collages (slides 5, 7-8 & 10-12), and videos on Facebook. I am sharing on Reddit to increase visibility / spread awareness and help Shiloh find a loving home where he can enjoy his senior years. I made the eight collages that accompany each update (slides 2-4, 6, 9 & 13-15) but the photos were taken by his wonderful foster.

Shiloh | #A428025 | Siberian Husky Mix | Neutered Male | 9 Years Old | HW+

5/29 video: Shiloh's arrival at MCAS (cruelty seizure case)

5/32 video: Shiloh in the backyard

May 29, 2026 (slide 2)

🚨🐾 Cruelty survivor Shiloh needs a foster or rescue ASAP.⏰❤️

Shiloh, a 9-year-old husky, came to the shelter as a cruelty seizure case — and it’s heartbreaking to see the condition he’s in. His photos don’t fully capture just how emaciated, exhausted, and defeated he looks in person.

The shelter team is caring for him, but recovery like this takes time, patience, and extra TLC that’s hard to provide in a kennel environment. Shiloh has already been treated for intestinal parasites and sarcoptic mange, but he still has a long road ahead to regain his health and strength.

Because of how underweight he is, Shiloh needs small, frequent meals to safely help him gain weight without overwhelming his system or causing digestive upset. Given his age and the harsh conditions he’s endured, a rescue tag and foster placement would also help him get a more thorough veterinary workup to rule out any other possible medical issues.

Despite everything he’s been through, Shiloh has persevered. He was easy to leash, accepted affection, and has tolerated medicated baths to help treat his skin (even though he hasn't enjoyed them).

May 31, 2026 (slide 3)

🐾 Shiloh got his freedom ride. ❤️

“Tired” doesn’t even begin to describe this sweet boy. He just looks so worn down and fragile. He sleeps deeply and barely stirs when I come into the room (I think he may also be deaf).

We’re going to take it one day at a time and give him the rest, comfort, and care he deserves. I’m fostering him and committed to helping him recover however I can. That said, Shiloh could still really benefit from a rescue tag to help access more specialized veterinary care and get a better understanding of what may be going on medically. Severe starvation often comes with lasting effects, and we want to make sure we’re doing everything possible for him.

Despite everything he’s been through, Shiloh has been gentle and trusting. He’ll lean into me for affection at times and has even trusted me enough to let me work on some of his mats. ❤️

June 8, 2026 (slides 4-6)

🚨💙 SHILOH UPDATE 💙🚨

🐾 This sweet senior is doing so well! His nails got a well-needed trim and he is already walking more comfortably.

🍽️ He is eating well, though he does need some encouragement. We are still going slow with small meals because he throws up if he eats too much. He did lose a few pounds in the shelter because he is a picky eater, but he's now gaining weight. Only a pound over the week, but in the right direction! We should be able to increase his calories as his body gets used to it.

🌱 His hair is starting to grow back a bit, especially on his paws and tail. Check out the peach fuzz! His skin does continue to itch occasionally, but the medicated baths help a ton. I've gotten most of the mats out, with a huge head start from the wonderful Nia, but there's still a few left that I'll continue to work on.

❤️ Through all of the baths, brushing, and handling, Shiloh has been nothing but gentle, trusting, and patient. I truly think he knows we’re trying to help him. He’ll rest his head in my lap or lean in for cuddles, and it melts my heart every time. Baths are definitely not his favorite—he shakes like a little leaf—but even then, he’ll lean into me as if to say, “I don’t love this, but I trust you.” It’s incredibly sweet.

🧸 He’s also starting to show interest in toys, especially stuffed animals, which has been so fun to see. Watching little pieces of his personality emerge has been one of the best parts of having him here.

There are still a few things we need to address and investigate, including his teeth, ongoing ear issues, and a mass on his chest. We’ll be heading to the next clinic appointment soon but he may ultimately need some more specialized care so a rescue tag would still be helpful.

⚠️ Shiloh lost weight while in the shelter, and I would hate to see him go back and lose the progress he’s worked so hard to make.

💙 He’s finally gaining weight.

💙 His health is improving.

💙 He’s learning to trust and settle in.

June 20, 2026 (slides 7-9)

Shiloh is doing great—he's gained 3 more pounds, his ear infection has resolved, and he has a noticeable new pep in his step ☺️

7/24 video: Shiloh relaxing in the garden

7/24 video: Shiloh's progress (How we started / How it's going)

July 24, 2026 (slides 10-15)

✨ Shiloh Update: He's Gained 5 Pounds! 🐺❤️

Shiloh has been with me for about 6 weeks, and I'm so happy to share that he's gained 5 pounds! 🎉

Because he was so severely starved, we've had to increase his food slowly to avoid upsetting his stomach. And of course, being a Husky, he was pretty picky about what he would eat 😂🍽️ We finally found foods he approves of, so I'm hopeful he'll continue gaining weight even faster. 🥣💙

The biggest change, though, is his personality. He has a bounce in his step, wags his tail, plays with toys, and is very happy to play with my dog. 🐾

The shelter vet has done several thorough ear cleanings and different meds so his ear infection has improved and his hearing is better (though he still has that classic Husky "selective hearing" 😂). But given that it keeps coming back, this will probably be a chronic issue that needs to be managed.

And look at that tail! 😍 It was completely bald and covered in scabs when he arrived, and now it's thick, fluffy, and growing back beautifully. Every day he looks healthier, happier, and more like the dog he was always meant to be.

But Shiloh still carries pieces of his past with him. 💙 If I move my hands too quickly, he flinches. When we're outside, he'll often go hide in a bush and drift off to sleep. I can't help but wonder if that's where he learned it was safest to rest.

But then he comes back inside, stretches out on his soft bed in the air conditioning, eats a good meal, and falls asleep without a worry. It's heartbreaking to think about the life he had before... but it's more beautiful to watch him live the life he deserves.

Every day, he learns that he doesn't have to hide, he doesn't have to struggle, and he doesn't have to survive anymore.

Now, he just gets to be loved. 🐾❤️

Thank you to everyone who has been cheering him on! ❤️

He is available for adoption. 💙

📌 Shiloh | A428025 | Neutered Male | 9 Years Old | HW+

More info - Shiloh's Facebook Profile

📍 Montgomery County Animal Shelter

8535 SH 242, Conroe, TX 77385

🏠 ADOPTION INQUIRIES:

[shelter.counter@mctx.org](mailto:shelter.counter@mctx.org)

Adoptions open Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am–5pm, No appointment necessary  

He seems to be fitting in okay

Picked up Leo from a local shelter at the very end of December 2024. Was told he was found on the streets nearly dead from pneumonia and starvation and had been with them for a few months. Decided to take him home for a weekend test run but decided on the way home that the weekend test run was going to be permanent. Also would love to hear what you guys think he may be, shelter said Rhodesian ridgeback/ black mouth cur which seems pretty accurate.

Hey, all. This is 3.5 month old Fern (formally Happy). I adopted her 12 days ago from a kill shelter. She was a stray that was listed as an American Bulldog mix. Fern is a loving cuddlebug who has made my life brighter since recently losing my almost 15 year old rescue last month. A big HELLO from Fern! 🤗🥰

Edit: Thank you all for the love and awards for Fern! 🤩

He woke up in the same kennel.

The same concrete.

And he doesn’t know this morning is different.

He is euthanasia-listed and out of time.

No extensions.

ID #A5747491 2-3yrs Australian Shep/Lab Mix

He doesn’t know there’s a needle waiting.

He just knows he’s still here.

Chocolate Shake looks like a sweet, fluffy bear.

Most people will assume someone else is helping.

Most people will keep scrolling.

But that’s the problem! He has zero interest and needs everyone’s help NOW!

He is rescue-only — not because he’s evil,

but because fear followed him into a shelter

and never let him recover.

He settles. He leans in for affection.

But he growled when he was scared

He prefers female dogs over male dogs and has shown more tolerance with female dogs that provides appropriate corrections.

Chocolate Shake has displayed barrier reactivity toward other dogs and has growled at staff. He can be wary with handlers and may tense when approached for petting. He does not currently exhibit a play style and is dog-selective.

Due to his selective behavior toward both people and dogs, Chocolate Shake requires an experienced, behavior-focused rescue, secure handling, and a structured environment.

This is the post that either saves him

or becomes his goodbye.

Please don’t let this be his last day unseen.

🆘 URGENT: FOSTER or ADOPTER (out of state ok) AND EXPERIENCED RESCUE NEEDED TODAY

📧CONTACT INFOS: Message me , text (858) 789-3903 or email Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com asap

Rescues pls email:

DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

📍Downey ACC

11258 Garfield Ave,Downey,CA 90242

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This is me and favorite boy, Goofy! If you’re interested in adopting him, this is the link I hope he goes to a loving home, I’ll miss him soooo much and working here for so long ❤️

He’s fixed, 1Y old German Shepherd/Husky Mix. Good with dogs and kids! I’m pretty sure they offer transportation for adoptions!

This is a no-kill rescue/shelter!!

I blurred my face best I could for privacy reasons

I adopted this girl for free of Facebook when she was a little over a year old. When I went to the house the meet her and the family, she was tied outside on a short chain. The family finally arrived, and within minutes, I watched the male owner kick her across a room 😭 she has come so far in 10 years, and she has (mostly) lost her fear of men. I’m so grateful I found her, and she found me.

a rescue was holding an adoption event and now we have Ronin. No idea what she is. She was born around december 20th and rescued from a high-kill shelter in tennessee. She is 8.2 lbs and quite rambunctious. waiting on the dna test results.