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KQED Celebrates Muttville’s Senior Dogs, by Sam Shaw
San Francisco's KQED team reaches out to its lovable neighbors at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue.
Oct 313 min read


City Grazing Goats Belle and Mirabelle, by Genevieve Church
Where do two little goats go when they are too small to be dairy goats and need a new home?
Oct 233 min read


Athena's New Dawn, by Karin McGuire
About to be left behind by her owners, Athena is now my loyal companion, bringing much joy into my life.
Oct 173 min read


Failed Fosters, by Walt Wilson
Is it sensible for a single guy to be living in a very small apartment with five cats?
Oct 161 min read


Klepto Cats, by Kathy Wilson
Juno the klepto cat brings over 1700 pilfered items back to her owner.
Oct 163 min read


When an Animal Chooses You
A family moved out a few weeks ago and left him behind.
Oct 52 min read


K9 Rookie’s Story, by Allison Adle
Rookie is the San Mateo Police Department’s first K9 therapy dog, and a valued member of our team.
Sep 254 min read


Copper’s Second Chance: A Remarkable Journey of Healing, by Dr. Tom Heermance
Golden Retriever puppy needs miraculous veterinary intervention to save his life.
Sep 172 min read


World Traveler Chicka's Story, by Linda Roth
Chicka moves from Australia to the U.S. to start his new life.
Sep 152 min read


From Cat Adoption Event to Forever Home, by Paul Max Payton
This is the story of how adoption saves lives and how my life changed because of the affection of two very special cats.
Sep 123 min read


Paco's Story, by Mirah Moms Khaira
His name is Paco, and for weeks he sat in a shelter seemingly invisible to everyone passing by.
Sep 112 min read


Max Finds His Forever Home, by Anett Jacobs
Max was fending for himself on the streets when a good Samaritan brought him to a local shelter.
Aug 213 min read


Pedro the Parrot Finds a New Home, for the Dodo by Marlo Jappen Porto
One day Zachary Dripps and Ashley Vasquez found a vibrant green parrot in their backyard.
Aug 172 min read


Our Community Garden Cat, by Chris Bigot
This is the story of a little black cat named Noir who made his home in San Francisco’s Howard Langton Community Garden.
Aug 173 min read


Emotional Support Dog Mia, by Susan Kharazi
Mia is my emotional support dog. Everybody loves her and she returns that love 10-fold.
Aug 122 min read


Great Dane Is Dad to Orphaned Kittens, davidattenborough_fans on Instagram
One morning while I was out walking this big heart on four legs, he suddenly stopped at the foot of a bush.
Jul 302 min read


Dachi Finds His Forever Home, by Sally Mentzer
Maine Coons are exceptionally large cats with long hair, big paws, and outsized personalities.
Jul 293 min read


Finding Their Way Back, by Kathy Wilson
When you run away, are you lost forever or do you magically find your way back home?
Jul 263 min read


Therapy Dog Kayla's Story, by Marie Pence
Gentle Kayla finds her calling as a therapy dog, taking us into the community to meet new people and brighten their day.
Jul 253 min read


Police Department Rescues Friendly Raccoon, by Kathy Wilson (inspired by a Steven Messenger post in the Dodo, July 23, 2025)
Little raccoon makes friends with everyone he meets.
Jul 252 min read
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