Finn, who had been housed at the Benton Franklin Humane Society for 397 days without a single adoption application, was one of the long-term dogs included in the initiative. When he picked out his ...

Alaqua Animal Refuge in Florida helped rescue 50 dogs from a cramped, filthy trailer where the dogs, including Chihuahuas, ...

ANN ARBOR – Mott Children’s Hospital hosted their annual free toy store Wednesday and Thursday, bringing holiday cheer to hundreds of patients and their families. Each year, the hospital collects ...

Cleveland is in full holiday mode. Whether you’re on the hunt for Santa or looking for fun ways to celebrate Kwanzaa or Chanukah, there’s something magical (and sometimes free) happening from the East ...

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Social workers and child advocates are often thrown into difficult family dynamics and sometimes tasked with removing children from dangerous situations. This week, ...

Free toy store allows caseworkers to offer the gift of Christmas to the families they serve The Christmas shopping also includes boxes of free food from Minnie's Food Pantry.

In a perfect world, our dogs would stick around for decades. Instead, most of us face the same heartbreak: no matter how loved and well cared for they are, their lives are far shorter than ours. And ...

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox. From 12–3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Mineral Springs Banquet Center in Alton, you can pick out toys for your ...

A Plastic-Free Toy Guide for Babies, Preschoolers, and Big Kids“When I finally got up the energy to reduce plastics in our toy collection, I found that it was easier than it appeared.” ...

One puppy faces off with a green plushie like it’s a rival, while another cuddles its monkey toy with the sweetest expression. These little ones make playtime pure comedy. Full list of Republicans ...

There is no equivalent term in the toy industry to “fast fashion,” but there should be. The cost of producing toys has been on a long-term decline, making it easier than ever for parents in rich ...