Tag Archive: adoption

With Your Help 1,711 Pets Got a Second Chance!

By Denise Bash, Director of Special Projects Funded by GreaterGood.org (thanks to YOU), in partnership with Freekibble.com, Wings of Rescue have supported the transport of 1,711 pets on numerous Freekibble Flights to Freedom from high intake shelters to partners who have space for adoptable pets! These fabulous shelter pets’ lives are only at stake because of lack of space in shelters. Many shelters […]

Thanks to YOU, 46 Children Received Real Comfort When They Entered Foster Care!

"I know you are super busy, but Antonio has asked me every day if you got his thank you card. He has enjoyed the bag so much and still takes it everywhere with him! He talks about you all the time and talks like ya'll are best friends! He really struggles with self-esteem, and it is so wonderful to see him light up when he talks about his "team mates" and friends! (Although sometimes it takes a lot of explaining to people who don't know

Imagine Trying to Sleep in a Scary Animal Shelter on a Cold Concrete Floor

We hear all too often about what's wrong with the world; I'm happy to report some of what's right, especially the animal world.

5 Pets That Need Your Help…NOW!

GreaterGood.org is committed to raising funds to meet the emergency medical needs of pets across the country. Often, shelter animals find themselves in crisis situations and in the need of immediate medical attention. Without loving families to support their need, these pets often go without the lifesaving care they require. You can help give them the chance they need to survive.

When Medical Pet GTGMs Come Full Circle…

It's not everyday that we get to hear the happy endings of pets that we've funded through our Emergency Medical Cases GTGMs. It's incredibly rewarding to fully fund a pet to receive medical treatment, but it's even more rewarding to know that they are living happily ever after...

Why I Was Turned Down by a Rescue Group

Liz Baker, Executive Director at GreaterGood.org was recently turned down by a rescue group in her attempt to save the life of a pit bull in need of a loving home. Read her story here.

Roberta and Gracie Rescue Each Other

One Picture Saves a Life, one of GreaterGood.org's flagship programs, has been working to increase the adoption rate of shelter animals across the country through the use of professional photography. See how this program saved the life of not just the dog Gracie, but her owner as well.

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Here Are 6 Ways to Help For $10 or Less

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month is almost over, but there's still time to get involved! Even if you can't currently provide a pooch with a permanent home, you can contribute to the health and welfare of shelter dogs for as little as $1.

GreaterGood.org teams up with Rachael Ray to help shelter cats!

GreaterGood.org is teaming up with celebrity chef and devoted animal advocate Rachael Ray to change the way that we look at shelter pets. Click now to read all about this exciting new partnership!

GreaterGood Donors Fund Another Shelter for Meat Trade Dogs

With your help, and a generous matching donation, GreaterGood.org has fully funded another shelter in Thailand for dogs rescued from the illegal meat trade.