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A family's beloved dog was struggling to survive.  Dakin's skilled medical staff rushed to the Operating Room.

If you become ill, who can take over for you?

Different definitions of No-Kill Shelters end up confusing and dividing people.

Dakin awarded grant to support spay/neuter efforts

Meet Shadow...a little guy who needed a big break.

Every year, cat enthusiasts come together in New York City for a weekend convention perfectly catered to all things feline; Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Camp.

One dog's remarkable 93-day journey to her new home, and what it took to get there

Volunteer, Journalist, Animal Caretaker...it's a busy life!

Carmine DiCenso's road to success

Accountant, Volunteer, Teacher, Foster Caregiver, Wife, Mom and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Dakin...does this woman ever sleep?

Patrick Bukowski was always a dog person. Until three years ago when he and his partner moved to an old house in Enfield and thought it might be practical to adopt a couple of “mousers.”

YOUR generous support made these moments a reality for pets and people.

“You and Dakin may be our last hope, and Roxie's as well,” the email read.

November was Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and despite the fact that December is upon us, that message rings true 12 months a year.

Read about Dakin's efforts to help pets airlifted from hurricane-stricken Puerto Rico.

Willie Ortiz of East Hartford has been a soldier, a mechanic, a bus driver and a welder. At the age of 75 he faces his most challenging, yet rewarding work yet…saving cats.