MSN: Not just a boop — K9 nose work could increase adoption rates for shelter dogs
Not just a boop — K9 nose work could increase adoption rates for shelter dogs
KOIN 6: Want a dog? Multnomah County animal shelter at ‘critical’ capacity, urges adoptions
Want a dog? Multnomah County animal shelter at ‘critical’ capacity, urges adoptions
While adoption rates have improved greatly, an estimated 350,000 to 400,000 dogs are still euthanized in the United States each year, often due to overcrowding or medical concerns. Even healthy and ...
Global News on MSN: Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for 'skyrocketing' adoption rates
AOL: Discover the 25 Most Dog-Friendly Cities in the U.S. Based on Adoption Rates
Some cities are more dog-friendly than others. To get more intel on which U.S. spots were the most dog-friendly, PetSmart compiled a list based on factors such as dog adoption rates and shopping ...
Discover the 25 Most Dog-Friendly Cities in the U.S. Based on Adoption Rates
Scripps News on MSN: US animal shelters near ‘no-kill’ goal, reach highest adoption levels since 2020
US animal shelters near ‘no-kill’ goal, reach highest adoption levels since 2020
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Stephens County Humane Society is at critical capacity and adoption rates are reduced in hopes of finding caring homes for ...
AOL: U.S. Animal Shelter Statistics That Should Change How You Think About Adoption
Animal shelters across the United States are still taking in huge numbers of pets. In 2024, more than 5.8 million dogs and cats entered shelters, but only about 4.2 million found homes.
U.S. Animal Shelter Statistics That Should Change How You Think About Adoption
North Jersey is home to countless adoptable pets waiting for their chance at a permanent home. But among the mix of dogs, cats and more, some animals have exceeded their expected stays at the shelter, ...
“We do sleepovers, which is a minimum of two nights up to a week, with no commitment,” said Chris Rodriguez, AustinPets Alive adoption specialist. “The person can take the dog the same day, interact ...
DogTime on MSN: Mama dog rescued from shelter marks a wholesome one-year anniversary
Santa Monica Animal Shelter reached capacity for dogs as economic pressures force more residents to surrender pets. Owner surrenders up 30% nationally in 2025.
Newsweek: Shelter Creates ‘Best’ Adoption Profile for Adorable Blind and Deaf Cat
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U.S. shelters saw the biggest drop in euthanasia since 2020 in 2025, with 4M pets adopted, moving closer to ‘no-kill’ status nationwide.
NorthJersey.com: These animals have been at the Bergen County shelter the longest
North Jersey is home to countless adoptable pets waiting for their chance at a permanent home. But among the mix of dogs, cats, and more, some of these animals have exceeded their expected stays at ...
NorthJersey.com: These pets have been waiting at Passaic Animal Shelter the longest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – If you’ve been thinking about getting a dog, now is a good time. Multnomah County Animal Services’ facility in Troutdale is at a “critical” overcapacity as its intake numbers ...
Santa Monica Daily Press: Animal shelters are filling up as more people are forced to give up their pets
Animal shelters are filling up as more people are forced to give up their pets
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Adoption is a legal process that permanently transfers parental responsibility from a child's birth parents to their adoptive parents. After reunification, it is the next most secure permanency option for children in foster care. In 2023, over one in four children (27%) exiting foster care — around 50,000 kids in the United States — were adopted. Consistently, the vast majority of these ...
This post shares the latest statistics on foster care, adoption and transitioning youth. Explore the data.
In 2021, over 113,754 kids were in foster care and awaiting adoption. Get the data details on these children.
States Speeding Up Adoption Wait Times - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
This 2-day training guide for social workers focuses on achieving and sustaining permanency for children and youth in foster care through adoption.
Key Takeaway Adoption Services When adoptions fail, it takes a toll on the children and families involved. Children are returned to their state's system of care, and are often cycled from one foster home to another. Providing services to adoptive parents and children before and after adoption can help make the process work for everyone.
This case study shows how the Lifelong Families model helped Wanda achieve permanency through adoption while in treatment foster care.
Foster care is a temporary living situation for children whose parents cannot take care of them. While in care, children may live with relatives, with foster families or in group facilities. There are four ways children can leave foster care for permanent homes: 1) reunification with birth parents or primary caregivers; 2) adoption; 3) guardianship; and 4) placement with relatives. Among ...