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Meet Peter Porker: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Pet of the Week [July 25, 2026]
Orphan piglet Peter Porker looks for a place to call home.
7 days ago2 min read


Rocky’s Story, by Susan Kim
For a big goofy guy who's still a puppy, Rocky has social skills that are off the chart.
Jul 243 min read


Mirabelle's Story, by Kathy Wilson
My name is Mirabelle and I'm your friendly neighborhood opossum.
Jul 172 min read


Dog Returned for Being "a Bad Listener" Is Hiding a Painful Secret
Wonderful dog who has been misunderstood and left behind finds his people.
Jul 104 min read


Breaking Science News From Nine Lives
Nine Lives is proud to announce that we have officially confirmed the existence of the Cutest Kittens on Earth™.
Jul 31 min read


The Wondrous World of Pet-Assisted Therapy, by Kathy Wilson
Pet assisted therapy is such a simple yet powerful idea -- a great example of out-of-the-box thinking and a win-win for everyone involved.
Jun 264 min read


The Cat with a Heart of Gold
The partially paralyzed little black cat who comforts and heal others.
Jun 192 min read


Boomer: A Love Story, by Stephanie Crosby
The sweetest little dog who just needed a second chance.
Jun 123 min read


Daycare So Good, Dogs Show Up on Their Own
Husky "takes herself" to doggie daycare, arriving with no adult in sight
Jun 53 min read


Big Boy’s Story, by Andrew Green
Big Boy leaves Pets in Need and moves in with his new family.
May 293 min read


Surrogate Moms Raise Orphan Pups at Aquarium of the Pacific
Before last month, a young southern sea otter named Rey would never have imagined she’d be a mother.
May 223 min read


Snorkel Joins a Long Line of Beloved Pets, by Jacqueline Steenhuis
About 5 years old, Snorkel is already such a great companion ─ just what we were looking for.
May 153 min read


Guy Leaving for Work Spots Little Fluff Ball on the Ground in Need of Help
When a baby owl falls out of the nest, humans step in to reunite with mom.
May 82 min read


The “Sir-Prize” of a Lifetime, by Stacy Stauffer
Many little girls want a horse growing up. Where most of us end up with a bicycle instead, I was one of the lucky ones.
May 13 min read


A Dog Named Courage, by Kyran Corcoran
Courage goes from frightened and alone to the dog he was always meant to be.
Apr 244 min read


Love at First Sight, by Sarah Ashley
How did Pongo know his soulmate lived inside that particular house? Somehow, he just knew.
Apr 172 min read


A Lifetime of Wonderful Dogs, by Debra and Tom Black
Grant and his sidekick Darby find a loving new home.
Apr 104 min read


Bunny Buddies Mocha and Joe, by Katherine Erez
Inseparable since they met, Mocha and Joe have very different personalities.
Apr 34 min read


Bat Found Stranded on a Neighbor's Balcony
Stranded on a 2nd story balcony, this little bat needed help getting back to his family.
Mar 272 min read


Dylan’s Story, by Kathie Lee
Sweet little Dylan finds his forever home thanks to Pets in Need and a loving family waiting just for him.
Mar 205 min read
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