Adoption
The legal process of taking on the responsibilities of parenting a child, adoption is often an alternative for parents who are unable to have children biologically. A sometimes complex and emotional process, the path to adoption and the laws impacting adoptions vary from family to family and state to state. In many states, the amount of kids in need of adoption far outweigh the amount of parents looking to adopt. Another popular form of adoption is the process of adopting pets.
Dog found paralyzed in trash with 6 broken bones looking for new home
"He is so eager to work and gain strength and all the doctors and physios are amazed by his fast improvement and good spirits," a shelter said of the pup.
Abandoned dog found with this heartbreaking note tied around her collar
A community rallies around an abandoned dog named "Rukey" after she was found at a Michigan superstore parking lot.
Shelter dares people to adopt "chaos gremlin" kitten—Internet delivers
"The naughtiest always have the cutest dang faces, she's like 'who, me?!" one Facebook user commented.
Woman sees Facebook post about scared Malinois—instantly knows what to do
From the start, dog owner Katie Markovic said that Lily "felt like a family member" and she settled into her foster home incredibly well.
Foster carer never forgot about hand-raised kitten—then gets shocking call
Rachael Rae Robertson told Newsweek: "I got a sinking feeling in my gut and realized this was no accident."
Tears as 14-year-old dog adopted from shelter: Personality totally changes
"Aww. You can tell he feels loved and safe now. He's aging backward," one user commented on the video.
Tears as shelter dog who suffered abuse starts to heal in new home
Stefanie Brinkman adopted Ludo after dreaming her recently deceased dog "brought me a white dog that clearly needed help."
German shepherd tied to a tree during hurricane finds forever home
After being found with "no food or water," Alyssa Muse said that Grant was so incredibly grateful to be rescued following Hurricane Francine.
Hearts break as "terrified" rescue dog adjusts to first home in years
"I had the biggest grin on my face. I feel like a proud parent," foster carer JJ told Newsweek.
How much elderly feline's life changed since adopting young cat goes viral
"Sometimes, he doesn't understand she is older. She doesn't always wanna play, but he knows how to comfort her," the poster said.
Shelter dog returned after just three days in new home breaks hearts
"Poor baby u can see the sadness in her eyes sweet baby I hope u get the loving home u deserve," one user commented.
Man discovers cats' unusual new sleeping spot—he has a plan
"It started out as a joke, but they have totally taken over those cabinets and I'm not even upset in the least," Chris Thomas told Newsweek.
Dog found alone in snow with bleeding paws finds warm foster home
"When we found this little girl, we found blood in her paw prints in the snow," a shelter spokesperson told Newsweek.
Rescue pleads for homes for six dogs in the shelter a total of 2,242 days
"She is the kind of dog who makes every day better just by being by your side," a shelter worker told Newsweek.
Woman fosters rescue dog's mom in the hopes of finding her forever home
After adopting Pancho in November 2021, Lori Muldoon felt it was only right to foster his mom all these years later, after she spent years waiting for a home.
Dog found in searing 112-degree heat now lives her best life after adoption
Honey Hot was found with tape residue around her mouth, so she's believed to have suffered abuse before finding her forever home.
Celebrity News
Teen Mom's Catelynn wishes she picked different adoptive parents for Carly
Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra have long feuded with biological daughter Carly's adoptive parents.
Dog forced to 'fend for himself' after owners move away, woman intervenes
"Chow chows by nature aren't great at trusting people, that you gave him the time to trust you is beautiful," said one commenter about footage of a rescued dog.
Adoptive mom shares how a child adopted at birth can experience "trauma"
Even when children are taken away from their mothers for good reasons, it can impact their development, says Lora Rose Buth.
Hearts break at rescue dog's reaction to getting sick in new home: "So sad"
Matt Farner told Newsweek that it is "always important to treat your dogs with kindness. They don't know better."
Woman shows how her two paralyzed cats live life "to the fullest"
Brittany Isom, 25, tells Newsweek that Ash and Alice were "truly meant to be" in her life.
Dog who thought he'd found forever home returned to shelter 5 years later
After five years with his family, Chase shut down when he was surrendered back to the shelter as he "mourned the life he once had."
Man sees online a dog was dumped on the roadside, jumps straight in his car
"You don't always know the circumstances and I'm sure this was really tough," the rescuer said of whoever abandoned the animal.
Staff take turns saying bye to shelter's longest resident after adoption
Timmy arrived at Peterborough Humane Society in April 2024, and despite being a popular favorite, he had to wait 268 days before he finally found a home.
"Dream come true" as dog finds loving home after 13 years chained outside
Neighbors told Dareth the dog was outside even in extreme weathers since 2011 and often relied on locals for food and water.
Dad threatening to divorce wife "forcing" adoption on his daughter backed
A psychologist praised the man's decision to support his 8-year-old daughter's wishes against his new wife's.
Kids shock everyone with dog they adopt from shelter—"Didn't want a puppy"
"Mr. Rogers, you handsome devil, may your remaining days be filled with all the love," commented one viewer.
Woman finds "tiny" kitten abandoned in road, she knows what to do
The kitten, who is now called Felix, is settling in perfectly to being a pampered pet.
Black woman "educates" people on why she decided to adopt a white child
Keia Jones-Baldwin, 41, told Newsweek: "Families don't have to look alike to live alike!"
Shelter needs foster home for puppy—knows exactly who to call
Hannah Jones told Newsweek: "My girls especially love fostering the puppies, so it's always a big family trip to the shelter to pick them up."
