And this is the most wholesome list of the month compiled by Bored Panda that celebrates precisely that. Heart-melting and soul-soothing pictures of adopted animals will tuck you in like a blanket.

• Affordable senior housing proposed for north Napa ( mercedsunstar.com) — Plans are underway for a new affordable senior ...

Bandit the Cockatoo is about to run away and join the circus. Wild cockatoos are graceful, but domesticated ones can be demanding and loud. Bandit, a rescued cockatoo, balances expertly on one leg and ...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Looking for a furry friend to add to your home during the holiday season? Escambia County’s Department of Animal Welfare is helping you do just that. ‘Quiet Christmas’ ...

ERIE, Colo. — “Gus” the turkey has been spending Thanksgiving week much differently than millions of other unlucky gobblers across the U.S. As he trots in a sprawling animal sanctuary on the Colorado ...

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) - Riverside County Animal Services is preparing for one of it's biggest adoption events of the year, Black Saturday, giving free adoptions to all families. All adoptions ...

ERIE, Colo. (AP) — “Gus” the turkey has been spending Thanksgiving week much differently than millions of other unlucky gobblers across the U.S. As he trots in a sprawling animal sanctuary on the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Wagging tails, pointy noses and short legs. Black Friday came a week early at Animal Care and Protective Services in Riverside. Dozens camped overnight to rescue one of 19 ...

The Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency is seeking donors for its Adopt-a-Family program to help ease the burdens of those who will struggle to make Christmas happen this holiday season. The ...

This holiday season, you can do something truly life-changing for a neighbor in need. The Child & Family Center is inviting our community to “Adopt-a-Family” and bring warmth, joy, and hope to ...

An animal shelter in Northern New York is closing at the end of the year, and efforts are underway to re-home all of its animals. Penny Landry, the owner of Malone and Constable Animal Control, is ...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet Red! Cheryl Garrett, with MyLove Daily Cats, says Red is about two years old, and very calm and loving. Garrett says Red would be great in about any home, he’s good with kids ...