Just like people, dogs have distinctive traits that help them stand out from others. Sometimes, the differences are minor, and only their parents can pick them out, but other times, they’re striking ...

Even in best-case scenarios, shelter can be stressful, lonely, and overwhelming places for dogs to live, much less long-term.

That was the case with Melon, a senior Chihuahua-Pug mix who "completely shut down" at her shelter. Despite this, though, a soft-hearted adopter took a chance on her, and the personality shift ...