Hector is one of Michael Vick’s former fighting dogs who now has a fantastic forever home with Clara and Andrew Yori.  They quickly learned that Henry isn’t any good as an athlete, like his Frisbee-champ brother Wallace. But his calm, sweet personality was well-suited for work as a licensed therapy dog. His new life contrasts starkly with his past: Hector spends his days visiting nursing homes, hospitals and schools with Clara! For complete story click HERE.

Izzy, a female Great Dane, was rescued from a garage where her owners left her to starve to death. A tip from a concerned citizen prompted an investigation by the local Humane Society.  The animal control officers were not prepared for what they found: Izzy was barricaded in a filthy garage with no windows or ventilation, left there to die, skin and bones covered in fleas and ants.  While Izzy miraculously survived and is now in a loving home and weighs about 100 pounds, her former owner was convicted of animal cruelty, sentenced to time in jail and prohibited from owning animals in the future. For complete story click HERE.

PETA’s “Worst-Dressed” Celebrities of 2009 have been selected, and this year’s biggest fur offender—by a mile—is … Madonna! PETA hopes their “Worst-Dressed” awards will shed light on the truth about fur and prompt celebrities and fans alike to change their ways! For complete story click HERE.

Title: Pet Adoption Event – Hollywood
Location: Pan Pacific Park – Hollywood 7600 Beverly Blvd., (corner of Gardner/Beverly Blvd.)
Description: Great shelter dogs and AAA foster dogs and cats available for adoption! All animals spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Shelter dogs/cats ready to go home with you from the event. Find your new best friend and save a life!
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2010-01-31
End Time: 16:00

Title: Pet Adoption Event – West Hollywood
Location: Bristol Farms Hollywood – 7880 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90046 (323.874.6301)
Description: Pet Adoption Event- wonderful shelter and AAA foster dogs and cats available for adoption and in need of a great new home. All pets will be microchipped, vaccinated, current on all shots, spayed/neutered and available to go home from the event (other than AAA foster dogs, which will require application and home check). Come meet your new best friend!
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2010-01-16
End Time: 16:00

Title: Pet Adoption Event – Malibu
Location: Pacific Coast Pets – 23705 Malibu Road, Malibu, CA 90265
Description: Take a pet home for the New Year! Amazing shelter and foster dogs and cats available for adoption and needing a new family to call their own. Come save a life and meet your new best friend!
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2010-01-10
End Time: 16:00

Title: Pet Adoption Event – Hollywood
Location: Pan Pacific Park – Hollywood 7600 Beverly Blvd., (corner of Gardner/Beverly Blvd.)
Description: Start your New Year with a happy new family member. Great AAA foster dogs and cats available for adoption on location! All animals spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Application process and home check applicable for AAA foster dog/cat adoptions.
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2010-01-03
End Time: 16:00

Paula Bockman-Chato had first believed that the constant sniffing and nuzzling under her arm by her beloved saluki Kaspar was just the dog being affectionate but that was until a medical check revealed early signs of lymph node cancer in the very spot that had attracted Kaspar’s attention.  Mrs. Bockman-Chato said she would not have been aware of the disease if it wasn’t for Kaspar.  While this story is remarkable, it is not uncommon. Scientific research has now confirmed what was long anecdotally believed – dogs are highly successful in sniffing out cancer in humans thanks to their incredible sense of smell. For complete story click HERE.

Children and celebrities, including Twilight’s Kellan Lutz and One Tree Hill’s Sophia Bush, are helping get the word out about homeless/abandoned animals in the new special Nick News with Linda Ellerbee: Kids to the Rescue! Helping Homeless Animals, airing Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. ET on Nickelodeon. For complete story click HERE.

Our sweet girl Edina has found the perfect home and here’s what Edina’s new mom Lisa has to say:

“Ink is my new forever friend who loves everyone she meets – and vice versa. She loves both the people and the dogs at the dog parks she’s visited, has made fast friends with my sister’s sage older shepherd mix Bernie and my young nieces and nephews, and even my 19 year old cat. She walks around all day wagging her tail looking for fun and snoozes either all stretched out or curled up like a bug in my lap. Here she is hiking with her friend Linus. She’s the beautiful ink-black one on the left! Thanks, Animal Advocates Alliance for helping make the perfect match!”

We are so happy for Lisa and Ink and this seems to be a match made in heaven. Have a great life!