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A book can’t be judged by its cover, just like a dog can’t be judged by his fur — take it from Sonny, a homeless dog whose genuinely loving spirit is hidden under his not-so-perfect exterior.

‘Grateful’ Shelter Dog Thanks All His Rescuers With Loving Hugs 

This is Jax — a longtime shelter resident who desperately wanted a home but was constantly overlooked by visitors.

Longtime Shelter Dog Refuses To Leave Without Giving Every Staff Member A Kiss Goodbye

Every day for over a year, a friendly dog named Major waited for someone to notice him.

Dog Who Spent Over A Year At Shelter Beams As He Climbs Into Car With New Dad

This is Dutchess — a sweet shelter dog with a beautiful face and a big heart to match.

‘Ugly’ Shelter Dog Doesn't Understand Why She’s Constantly Being Passed Over

Oscar’s only 2 years old, but his permanent frown would make you think he was older.

'Forgotten' Shelter Dog Has The Sweetest Reaction To Finally Being Shown Love

Ronnie arrived at Dallas Animal Services in mid-February after being found as a stray.

Foster Dog Has The Best Reaction To Finally Leaving The Shelter

Samantha, a 4-year-old American bulldog mix, has always wondered what true love felt like.

Heartbroken Shelter Dog Is Near Tears While Waiting For A Forever Home

Meet Jane — a 6-year-old border collie mix whose life has been challenging from the very beginning.

Shelter Dog Snuggles Plush Sloth While She Waits For A Loving Forever Home

Abandoned in a courtyard in New York, Donnie wandered alone for two days, unsure of where to go.

Homeless Pittie Smiles At Everyone He Meets Hoping They’ll Adopt Him

Stuck in a kennel at the Animal Care Center (ACC) in Brooklyn, New York, a dog named Barbie hoped someone might notice her.

Shelter Puppy Urges People Passing By To Play Games Through Kennel Bars

As Valentine’s Day approached, shelter dogs Olga, Nova, Indy Anna Jones, Rosalie and Aurora sat in their kennels at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, worried that they’d never find their special someone.

Shelter's Longest Residents Take Special Photos To Help Find Their Valentines

Meet Siri — a 3-year-old shelter dog who’s waited over 400 days for a home and has a permanent pout to prove it.

Shelter Dog

‘Grateful’ Shelter Dog Thanks All His Rescuers With Loving Hugs

"It’s almost like he can’t get close enough” ❤️️

Longtime Shelter Dog Refuses To Leave Without Giving Every Staff Member A Kiss Goodbye

He didn’t miss a single one 🥺️

Dog Who Spent Over A Year At Shelter Beams As He Climbs Into Car With New Dad

“We were all smiles and happy tears …” ❤️

‘Ugly’ Shelter Dog Doesn't Understand Why She’s Constantly Being Passed Over

“People can’t seem to get past it” 💔

'Forgotten' Shelter Dog Has The Sweetest Reaction To Finally Being Shown Love

His smile says it all 🥺️

Foster Dog Has The Best Reaction To Finally Leaving The Shelter

“His smile was so big he couldn’t keep his eyes open!”

Heartbroken Shelter Dog Is Near Tears While Waiting For A Forever Home

“Those photos broke us” 🥺️

Shelter Dog Snuggles Plush Sloth While She Waits For A Loving Forever Home

She won’t go anywhere without him 🥺️

Homeless Pittie Smiles At Everyone He Meets Hoping They’ll Adopt Him

He needs people to know he’s not scary ❤️

Shelter Puppy Urges People Passing By To Play Games Through Kennel Bars

She needed someone to notice her 💔

Shelter's Longest Residents Take Special Photos To Help Find Their Valentines

Will you be their valentine? ❤️

Dog With Permanent Pout Has Spent 400 Days At Shelter Waiting For A Forever Home

“Her frown has superpowers” 🥺️