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A smiling man crouches in a grassy backyard with two gray-and-white pit bull dogs, one on each side of him.

Josh Hutcherson Adopted an Injured Pit Bull at 19 and Says Leaving Shelter Dogs Behind Is Still the Hardest Part

Josh Hutcherson's rescue dogs highlight the power of pet adoption and shelter pets to transform lives.

Josh Hutcherson Adopted an Injured Pit Bull at 19 and Says Leaving Shelter Dogs Behind Is Still the Hardest Part

Josh Hutcherson's rescue dogs highlight the power of pet adoption and shelter pets to transform lives.

On the left, a suited man holds a dog's leash on a CNN Heroes stage; on the right, the same man and dog pose in a forest.

Justin Theroux’s Rescue Dog Kuma Goes From Mange-Covered Shelter Pup to Protective Big Sister

Heartwarming story: Justin Theroux’s rescue dog Kuma becomes a calm, protective big sister to the family’s newborn.

Justin Theroux’s Rescue Dog Kuma Goes From Mange-Covered Shelter Pup to Protective Big Sister

Heartwarming story: Justin Theroux’s rescue dog Kuma becomes a calm, protective big sister to the family’s newborn.

A yellow Labrador wearing a green Sheriff K-9 vest rests among large lichen-covered rocks outdoors.

Three Children Vanish From Colorado Campsite Until Search Dog Archie Picks Up Their Scent Almost Immediately

Uplifting rescue: a Chaffee County search and rescue dog leads teams to find three lost children near Buena Vista.

Three Children Vanish From Colorado Campsite Until Search Dog Archie Picks Up Their Scent Almost Immediately

Uplifting rescue: a Chaffee County search and rescue dog leads teams to find three lost children near Buena Vista.

On the left, a man cradles a small brown puppy indoors; on the right, a man crouches outdoors as a small dachshund trots toward him.

Dog’s Overwhelming Love for His Dad Leaves Him Buried Beneath Nonstop Kisses

Heartwarming dog reunion as a 9-year-old Dachshund covers her dad in kisses after nearly a year apart.

Dog’s Overwhelming Love for His Dad Leaves Him Buried Beneath Nonstop Kisses

Heartwarming dog reunion as a 9-year-old Dachshund covers her dad in kisses after nearly a year apart.

On the left, a black cat with golden eyes gazes sideways against a dark background; on the right, a black cat with green eyes stares directly at the camera indoors.

Doctors Find More Than Thirty Fractures in Rocky’s Back and Fear She Will Die

An injured black cat named Rocky survived more than 30 fractures and found peace through patient rescue.

Doctors Find More Than Thirty Fractures in Rocky’s Back and Fear She Will Die

An injured black cat named Rocky survived more than 30 fractures and found peace through patient rescue.