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Puppy mill survivor finds new purpose with Army combat medic

Puppy mill survivor finds new purpose with Army combat medic

January 16, 2023Dog tales

Nick is a healer by nature. So it is no surprise that the Army veteran saved a puppy … keep reading

Army family gives dog traumatized by abandonment a loving home

Army family gives dog traumatized by abandonment a loving home

January 9, 2023Dog tales

After the passing of her senior pup Amy longed for the comfort of a canine companion. The Army … keep reading

Rescue dog buoys active duty sailor during times of loss and loneliness

Rescue dog buoys active duty sailor during times of loss and loneliness

January 2, 2023Dog tales

Kassandra serves in the Navy and is on the cusp of exciting changes in her life. But the … keep reading

Navy veteran once homeless and addicted adopts 'soulmate' dog to heal

Navy veteran once homeless and addicted adopts ‘soulmate’ dog to heal

December 19, 2022Mental health, Dog tales

Chandler is a survivor. The Navy veteran has endured child abuse, homelessness, and addiction. But with grit, a … keep reading

Kindred spirits shelter cat and Army veteran overcome loneliness together

Kindred spirits shelter cat and Army veteran overcome loneliness together

December 12, 2022Cat tales

Adopting a cat helps a retired Army veteran overcome loneliness and isolation after his transition to civilian life. … keep reading

Big-hearted Navy veteran rescues a special needs senior dog "to save a life"

Big-hearted Navy veteran rescues a special needs senior dog “to save a life”

December 5, 2022Dog tales

Deirdre has a loving heart. So it was no surprise that she chose to save a life and … keep reading

Retired Army veteran and affectionate rescue dog make unlikely match

Retired Army veteran and affectionate rescue dog make unlikely match

November 28, 2022Dog tales

Osvaldo had always considered himself a reserved family man until an affectionate rescue dog forced the retired Army … keep reading

Goofy Pit Bull named after football legend is Navy veteran's new first mate

Goofy Pit Bull named after football legend is Navy veteran’s new first mate

November 14, 2022Dog tales

Jason hails from New England and has always loved sports. So it was no surprise that a hometown … keep reading

Rescue dog helps military couple cope with frequent deployments and PTSD

Rescue dog helps military couple cope with frequent deployments and PTSD

October 31, 2022Dog tales, Mental health

Tyrie was looking for a way to help his wife weather his frequent deployments and her Post Traumatic … keep reading

Spirited rescue dog helps Air Force veteran meet each day with purpose

Spirited rescue dog helps Air Force veteran meet each day with purpose

October 24, 2022Dog tales

Thelma lives an admittedly quiet life, so it was a surprise when she chose a spirited rescue dog … keep reading

Thrice surrendered old dog anchors Navy veteran coping with anxiety

Thrice surrendered old dog anchors Navy veteran coping with anxiety

October 17, 2022Mental health, Dog tales

Senior pets are the least likely to be adopted from animal shelters. One repeatedly surrendered old dog finally … keep reading

Retired Navy officer with heart for older pets is lifeline to senior dog in need

Retired Navy officer with heart for older pets is lifeline to senior dog in need

October 10, 2022Dog tales

Kevin served our nation for nearly 30 years. Now retired and with a lifelong heart for older pets, … keep reading

Affectionate shelter dog teaches Naval officer important life lessons

Affectionate shelter dog teaches naval officer important life lessons

October 3, 2022Dog tales

Jennifer serves in the Navy Medical Service Corps and knows a few things about caring for others. Still, … keep reading

Marine veteran chooses chronically homeless Pit Bull as newest challenge

Marine veteran chooses chronically homeless Pit Bull as newest challenge

September 25, 2022Dog tales

Chip was a chronically homeless Pit Bull mix waiting for his hero in an upstate New York animal … keep reading

Unwanted dog becomes port in the storm for Navy veteran battling depression

Unwanted dog is port in the storm for Navy veteran battling depression

September 19, 2022Mental health, Dog tales

Rigby was adopted and then promptly returned to a Virginia animal shelter. But for one Navy veteran battling … keep reading

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Puppy mills are places of unspeakable cruelty. The Puppy mills are places of unspeakable cruelty. They exist solely because of greed and a callous disregard for the lives of animals.

Thanks to @bissellpets for sharing this informative graphic on how to spot a likely puppy mill. Please share in kind and - needless to say - always adopt, don't shop!

#adoptdontshop #endpuppymills #animalcruelty #animalcrueltyawareness #adoptionistheonlyoption #adoptashelterdog #adoptasheltercat #adoptashelterpet #rescueismyfavoritebreed
Maisie, Hawk, Mosley, Betty White, Annie, Sammy, T Maisie, Hawk, Mosley, Betty White, Annie, Sammy, Talahassee, Juju, Corn, and Pierogi - just some of the long term pets waiting way too long for a hero and a home. Meet all of our Forget Me Not pets and contact the shelters directly to inquire about adoption. Many are available for out-of-state placements; all are amazing creatures in desperate need of a loving home and all deserve no less.

Can't adopt? Share til it hurts!!

Click the link in our bio to meet them all.

#forgetmenot #weratedogs #weratecats #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #adoptashelterdog #adoptasheltercat #cutedogs #cutedogsofinstagram #cutecats
Meet our recent "K" adopters, m'kay? * Kricket is Meet our recent "K" adopters, m'kay?

* Kricket is retired Navy and recently visited our partners @kitsaphumanesociety where she adopted not one, not two, but THREE petite pups! Reina pictured here is @petsforpatriots eligible, as is Remy (not pictured). But Kricket wasn't done saving lives because she threw yet another lifeline to Dior to round out her perfect petite pupper family! Thanks to @kitsaphumanesociety for giving our veterans 50% off adoption fees...anchors aweigh! 

* Konner served in the Air Force and together with his beautiful partner welcomed 4 year-old Hammer into their home. Formerly named Lucretia, Hammer is a beneficiary of our hero fund for veterinary care to help with the initial costs of prescriptions to ease pain from patellar luxation (a fancy way of saying: knee problems)! Another great fee-waived adoption through @dekalbanimals - part of the trio of @lifelineanimal shelters that participate in our program. 

Every animal saved from a shelter makes room for another animal in need to be rescued. It's estimated that only 25% of dogs and 29% of cats are adopted through shelters, numbers that are frankly pathetic. Please continue to advocate for adoption as the only option!

#adoptdontshop #adoptdontbuy #adoptashelterpet #adoptashelterdog #pitbulllove #loveabully #dontbullymybreed #cutepup #weratedogs #navyveteran #navy #airforceveteran #airforce #usaf #femaleveteran
The impacts of serving in the Gulf War left John w The impacts of serving in the Gulf War left John with crippling, severe anxiety. A spirited hound who needed a home would be just what the Army veteran needed to regain his life.

Click the link in our bio to read their tale, and thanks once again to @bmorehumane for another lifesaving match!

#army #armyveteran #milspouse #militaryspouse #ptsd #ptsdrecovery #ptsdawareness #anxiety #anxietyawareness #gulfwar #gulfwarveteran #petsforvets #houndsofinstagram #cutedogs #weratedogs #yourarenotalone
Clark retired from the Marines after more than 20 Clark retired from the Marines after more than 20 years of service to our nation. And in 2012 he was one of our early adopters - literally and figuratively - when he rescued then 2 year-old Ellie.

Ellie is now 13 and the pint-sized pup is still living large with Clark and his family, who recently gave us this heartfelt shoutout:

"Wanted to thank you for the many years of support your team has provided! It has helped out immensely over the years! Thank you all for what you have done and for what you continue to do."

Sounds like a mission accomplished to us!

Thanks to our partners @ranchocoastal - one of our earliest shelter partners - for this enduring match, and for continuing to waive adoption fees for veterans in our program.

#gotchadayanniversary #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterdog #adoptashelterpet #militaryfamily #usmcveteran #usmc #marinecorps #usmarines #usmarinecorps #petsforvets
Ahoy, mate! Noah retired from the Navy and just th Ahoy, mate! Noah retired from the Navy and just threw a lifeline to Kali, a stunning Cane Corso mix. This big, beautiful girl was in the care of our partners @norfolkanimals which gives veterans we serve 50% off adoption fees.

Click to the next photo to see their freedom ride pic!

#canecorsoofinstagram #canecorso #bigdogs #bigdogsofinstagram #bigdogstrong #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #adoptashelterdog #weratedogs #navyveteran #navy #usn #usnavy #norfolkva
CJ is a disabled Marine veteran who finds joy in t CJ is a disabled Marine veteran who finds joy in the simple pleasures of life, including the addition of an older cat who joined her after the loss of a beloved pet.

Click the link in our bio to read their tale!

Thanks @sdhumanesociety for helping us make this purr-fect story possible and for waiving adoption fees for veterans in our program. ❤️

#sdhumanesociety #femaleveteran #usmcveteran #usmc #marinecorps #cats_of_instagram #cutecat #cutecats #cutecatsofinstagram #nalacat #adoptasheltercat #adoptaseniorpet #oldcatsofinstagram #oldcats #twoisbetterthanone
You know it's love when your new Marine Corps dad You know it's love when your new Marine Corps dad gives up his armchair for you. ❤️

Congratulations to nearly 9 year-old Holly Belle who's already made herself at home. She met Chuck through our partners @fredspca - which waives adoption fees for veterans we serve...oorah!

#olddogsrule #seniordogsofinstagram #adoptaseniordog #adoptaseniorpet #olddogsofinstagram #cutedogs #weratedogs #usmcveteran #usmc #marinecorps #iserved #iadopted #petsforvets
Wishing all of our Jewish friends around the world Wishing all of our Jewish friends around the world a sweet New Year, especially the men and women of the U.S. military who serve in all corners of the world in defense of our freedoms, including the freedom to practice (or not) the faith of our choosing.

L'shana tovah!

#lshanatova #lshanahtovah #roshhashana #roshhashanah #happynewyear #jewishnewyear #freedom #freedomofreligion #sweetnewyear
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