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Miami Herald
02-07-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
‘Abandoned' dog walks up to shelter fence — ‘eager to join in.' He needs a home
An 'abandoned' dog walked up to a shelter fence, 'eager to join in.' Now, the South Carolina pup needs a home of his own. 'He's as sweet as they come and full of potential,' the Greenville Humane Society wrote July 2 on Facebook. 'He just needs someone to give him a chance.' Brick waits for a fresh start after he stumbled upon a shelter training class, called Brickyard Basics. The humane society said the dog had been dumped on its property and was 'alone' and 'confused.' 'Instead of hiding or running, this brave little guy sat at the fence, watching the class with bright eyes and a wagging tail — like he knew he was supposed to be there,' the shelter wrote. 'It felt like he was asking, 'Can I learn too?'' The shelter took in Brick, who is sick with a 'puppy cold.' Now, workers hope the dog will get better and gain trust in a foster home. 'We named him Brick because he showed up during Brickyard Basics, and because he's already laying the foundation for a better life,' the shelter wrote. As of July 2, the shelter's website said the 1-year-old mixed-breed pup was waiting to go into foster care. He's not yet available for adoption, the humane society wrote in a Facebook comment. Details about the shelter's adoption process can be found at The animal organization didn't immediately share additional information with McClatchy News on July 2.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Dying stray puppy is desperate to find a loving home where he can live out his final days
A months-old puppy born with only one failing kidney is in a desperate race against time to find his first - and likely final - home, where he can spend his remaining days surrounded by a family. Fletcher, a 10-month-old fluffy black stray dog, traveled more than 2,000 miles from Arizona to a South Carolina humane society in hopes of receiving treatment for multiple birth defects, The State reported. However, upon arrival, the shelter discovered Fletcher's condition was far more serious - they found he had only one kidney, and it was actively failing. After determining that surgery would be too risky, the shelter made a heartbreaking but compassionate choice: rather than let Fletcher spend his remaining days confined to a cage, they vowed to do everything they could to find him a loving home. 'We'd give anything to do more for you. To promise you forever,' the Greenville Humane Society wrote in a Facebook post shared last week. 'But what we can promise you is today,' it added. 'And we won't let you sit in a kennel any longer.' 'Fletcher, you deserve to live your life in a loving home, where you can run carefree and know a loving embrace outside the confinements of a kennel.' The 10-month-old pup began his life in a shelter in Arizona, but thanks to the dedication of the South Carolina-based rescue team, he made the 2,043-mile journey by car to meet the people determined to give him a second chance. Fletcher (pictured) traveled more than 2,000 miles from Arizona to a South Carolina humane society in hopes of receiving treatment for the multiple birth defects affecting his fragile young life After determining that surgery would be too risky, the shelter made a heartbreaking but compassionate choice: rather than let Fletcher spend his remaining days confined to a cage, they vowed to do everything they could to find him a loving home 'You waited patiently through sickness,' the shelter wrote. 'And when that day finally came and you visited the specialist, we held onto that hope.' Fletcher's human advocates were hopeful that the care team could treat his hypospadias and ectopic ureter, but the prognosis quickly took a devastating turn. It was soon discovered that Fletcher's single kidney was not only failing - but deteriorating far faster than anyone had anticipated. 'The specialists told us surgery is likely fatal due to the health of your remaining kidney,' the post continued. 'How could we make that decision? Just to let you go? After we tried this hard.' 'After you waited - patiently. But we couldn't risk your life. So, the decision was made to forgo surgery. To allow you to enjoy your life, just the way you are - which is perfect.' Now, the shelter is urgently searching for someone to open their heart and home to Fletcher, despite the painful uncertainty of how long his remaining kidney will hold on. Aside from likely requiring lifelong medications, frequent vet visits and a specialized diet, the humane society admitted they still don't know exactly what the adorable pup's future holds. But one thing they know for certain is this - they refuse to let Fletcher spend even one more day confined inside the shelter. 'He was in an Arizona shelter since he was just a baby, so he's never truly known what it feels like to live in a home,' Katie Wofford, marketing assistant for the shelter, told McClatchy News via email. 'Despite this and his congenital defects, he's a very happy boy,' Wofford added. 'He loves to trot around with a stuffy in his mouth, always wagging and smiling to anyone who will greet him.' Wofford described Fletcher as overflowing with love - so much so that he'd make the perfect companion for anyone willing to give him the best final chapter he deserves. 'Even if his life may not be long, he's ready to give all the love he has to his family,' she said. 'He will need a very special home who is willing to put in the extra love and work he needs, but there's no dog in the world that deserves it more than Fletcher.' As of June 18, Fletcher is still waiting for a permanent home. Anyone interested in meeting him or giving the sweet pup the love and comfort he deserves is encouraged to reach out via email at adoptions@ 'Today, we're hoping to let you go. But in the best way possible,' the Facebook post read. 'We want you to find your forever: a family willing to give you a loving, comfortable place to live out your life just the way you are, for however long you're able to,' it added. 'Because more than anything, you deserve that.' 'You deserve the world, and even though this isn't the outcome we were hoping for, we're committed to giving you absolutely everything we can.'
Miami Herald
18-06-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Puppy with kidney failure needs a home for his final days. Meet the ‘happy' dog
A puppy has kidney failure, and he will need a place to spend his final days. 'We won't let you sit in a kennel any longer,' a South Carolina animal shelter wrote June 13 in a Facebook post. 'Fletcher, you deserve to live your life in a loving home, where you can run carefree and know a loving embrace outside of the confinements of a kennel.' Fletcher is now out of the shelter and in foster care. The Greenville Humane Society hopes he will end up in a permanent home for however much time he last left. 'He really is SO full of love, he'd make a perfect companion,' Katie Wofford, marketing assistant for the shelter, told McClatchy News via email. 'Even if his life may not be long, he's ready to give all the love he has to his family.' The 10-month-old pup arrived at the humane society sick after he traveled more than 2,000 miles by car. He had been living at a facility in Arizona but was transferred with the hope that the South Carolina shelter could provide treatment for 'multiple birth defects' impacting his life, according to Wofford. The shelter discovered he had only one kidney, which is failing. Surgery would risk his life, so a team reportedly decided to avoid performing any procedures. Though the humane society isn't sure about Fletcher's future, he likely will need medications, veterinary appointments and special food. 'He was in an Arizona shelter since he was just a baby, so he's never truly known what it feels like to live in a home,' Wofford wrote. 'Despite this and his congenital defects, he's a very happy boy. He loves to trot around with a stuffy in his mouth, always wagging and smiling to anyone who will greet him.' As of June 17, the mixed-breed pup was waiting for a permanent home. Anyone interested in adoption is encouraged to send an email to adoptions@ 'He will need a very special home who is willing to put in the extra love and work he needs, but there's no dog in the world that deserves it more than Fletcher,' Wofford wrote.
Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
5 times dogs found new homes after ending up in shelters. See their stories
National 5 times dogs found new homes after ending up in shelters. See their stories A spunky senior Yorkie named Teddy found the perfect match after patiently waiting at a Florida shelter, despite his cataracts and missing teeth. In Pennsylvania, Max the sweet dog was reunited with an old friend after his heartbreaking story went viral on TikTok, leading to a joyful adoption. Take a look at the stories below. A 10-year-old Yorkie was adopted after 'patiently waiting' at a Florida shelter. Screengrab from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay on Facebook NO. 1: 'SPUNKY AND FUN' SENIOR SHELTER DOG NEEDED A NEW OWNER. THEN CAME THE 'PERFECT' MATCH The loving pup was 'patiently waiting' for a home, a Florida shelter said. | Published June 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper Max sits in the corner of the Pennsylvania shelter, the TikTok shows Screen grab from @sarahbrown701's TikTok video NO. 2: PUP WOULDN'T EAT AFTER HIS RETURN TO SHELTER — THEN AN OLD FRIEND SAW HIM ON TIKTOK Max was 'terrified and heartbroken' after returning to the Pennsylvania shelter eight years after being adopted as a puppy. | Published July 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias Dog best friends Rellie, left, and Boone were adopted into the same home. Greenville Humane Society NO. 3: DOG BEST FRIENDS SPENT MONTHS IN SC SHELTER. NOW, THEY GET A SECOND CHANCE — TOGETHER A family came to adopt one of the pups — then fell for her best friend, too. | Published October 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper This little meatball head is no longer up for adoption. Photo screen grab from Helping Hands Humane Society's Facebook post NO. 4: DOG WHO LOOKS 'LIKE SOMEONE SQUISHED A BULLFROG INTO A MEATBALL' GETS A FAMILY Adding to the cuteness? The Kansas shelter says he also 'snorts like a freight train with allergies.' | Published April 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias Buu the dog got a new home months after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina. Asheville Humane Society NO. 5: SHELTER WORKER ENDURED 'SO MUCH LOSS' AFTER HELENE. THEN CAME TOUCHING ADOPTION The 'affectionate' North Carolina dog had been living in isolation because she was sick. | Published April 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Hysterics Over Why Shelter Makes Up 'Lies' To Get Pets Adopted
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A humane society in South Carolina has gained viral attention for an unusual approach to helping its animals get adopted—by making up lies about them. In a video with over 3 million views on Instagram, the Greenville Humane Society wrote: "Making up flattering lies about our pets to help them get adopted." The hilarious video then featured a rotating cast of shelter animals paired with absurdly impressive claims. Thar the dog "graduated Harvard at the top of his class," Audrey the cat "can see the future," Chiqui the dog "wrote a New York Times bestseller," and heroic Jake "saves kittens from trees." As the video took off on social media, people shared their reactions in the comments. "I'm positive Jake has saved kittens from trees! So precious," said morganhcox. While awbutterstyx said: "I literally went to school with Thor." "Audrey I believe. She can def tell the future," said pix13_fa3. Some of the examples of the "flattering lies" about the pets waiting for homes. Some of the examples of the "flattering lies" about the pets waiting for homes. @greenvillehumane/Instagram "We always have a blast creating fun, engaging content for both members of our local community, as well as animal lovers all over," Katie Wofford from the Greenville Humane Society told Newsweek. "Truly, it's one of the things we appreciate most about social media." The video's impact extended far beyond entertainment. Several animals featured in the clip have already found new homes. "Audrey, our sweet 'future telling' kitty, has been adopted and is thriving in her new forever family," Wofford said. "Chiqui was [also] scooped up by a foster family." In the first half of 2024, 3.12 million animals entered U.S. shelters, according to Shelter Animals Count, a decrease from the same period in 2023. Despite this, the number of animals in shelters remains high—in the first half of 2024, 322,000 more pets entered shelters than exited them. Greenville Humane Society currently cares for 638 animals, often operating at up to 200 percent capacity. Despite this, the shelter said that the "incredible community" around them have been a great support, with many offering to be emergency fosters and adopting during critical times. While the staff were surprised by the post's viral reach, they were even more delighted by the public's engagement. "We've been cracking up all week at the public's hilarious comments," Wofford said. "We definitely plan to make many more videos like that one, and maybe make it into a regular series on our page." This isn't the first time a shelter has taken action that has resulted in spike in adoption. Katerina the dog in the Humane Society of Broward County was "invisible" before the shelter put a note on her kennel that changed everything. While some pets take matters into their own hands, like the shelter cat Valmir who "chose" his owners by grabbing onto his new family and not letting go. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
