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From fear to safety: Kali’s first night with us

It seemed that Kali had learned nothing in her world was safe. We found Kali in a quiet open area behind a row of old buildings. By the time we reached her, her body looked thinner than it should have, and her eyes showed the exhaustion of trying to survive on her own. When she saw us, she stayed low to the ground, watching carefully. She did not growl or run, but simply waited, unsure of our intentions. It was clear she needed help, and she needed it soon. We spoke softly

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My loud bark was my only hope for survival — Rio

The ground was the only thing I had before Team 600MillionDogs rescued me. My name is Rio. I was lying on the ground under the scorching sun . There was no shade to step into, and my body stayed hot for hours . When night came, the heat disappeared fast, and the cold settled in because there was nothing around me to block it. I stayed in that same spot because moving did not bring food, water, or safety. The ground was all I had. I had no water. My mouth felt thick and

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Jan 162 min read

What better way to close 2025 than with a tax benefit?

Your year-end gift can help dogs like this one — and reduce your taxes. As the year draws to a close, there is a sweet spot where your kindness can help save animals and still be eligible for your tax benefits in 2025. When you give to a registered charity like 600MillionDogs before midnight on December 31, the amount you donate will be tax-deductible. That means a year-end gift can lower your tax bill or increase your refund. But tax benefits are not the primary reason mos

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Dec 11, 20252 min read

What better way to close 2025 than with a tax benefit?

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Dec 8, 20252 min read

She froze in fear… until kindness found her

Pilot Pup Chanel moments after we found her — trembling and scared. When we found Chanel, she was sitting low to the ground, her thin body trembling. Her eyes were wide and unsure — the look of a dog who had learned to expect pain instead of kindness. She did not bark or growl. She just froze. The world had not been kind to her, and she did not yet know that this moment would change everything. We spoke softly and moved slowly, letting her see that no one was going to hurt h

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Nov 4, 20252 min read

Imagine growing old…and being left behind: Adopt a Senior Pet Month

After years of waiting, warmth finally feels like home. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month , a time to honor the dogs and cats who have already given years of love, yet are now the ones most likely to be forgotten. Take Fiona’s story, a 13-year-old dog who spent 11 long years in an Alabama shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family in Wisconsin. After a lifetime of concrete floors and metal bars, she now has her own bed, warm meals, and people who greet her ev

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Oct 23, 20253 min read

Bianca was too scared to come closer...

Team 600 found in an abandoned lot surrounded by trash. We found Bianca standing alone near a pool of filthy, stagnant water at an abandoned site. She was thin, her head hung low, and every sound made her flinch. She barked when we first approached. Her fear was evident. But we waited quietly, letting her see she did not have to run anymore. Hunger finally pulled her closer. Bianca was still unsure if we would harm her. She approached us step by step, watching carefully t

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Oct 17, 20252 min read