The 25 winning Love Stories are here!

Last fall, pet parents across the U.S. shared how the love of their adopted pet has changed their life for the better in our annual Love Stories campaign. Today in partnership with BOBS® from Skechers®, we’re announcing the 25 winning Love Stories in honor of our 25th anniversary! 

Love Stories reinforce the unconditional love we all feel for our pets and celebrate the lifesaving act of pet adoption. Over the years, we’ve received more than 25,000 incredible Love Stories. Each one showcasing the countless ways shelter pets change our lives for the better — from bringing joy to everyday moments to helping overcome tragedies. This year was no different.

After rounds of deliberating review, we’re proud to share the winners! 

• Brynn + Biggie adopted from Three Little Pitties Rescue

• Maya + Happy adopted from Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition

• Alice + Brave adopted from Angels Among Us Pet Rescue

• Ally + Supernova adopted from Ohio Alleycat Rescue 

• Carolyn + Watson and Asher adopted from Whiskers TNR of Warren County 

• Crystal  + Kayto adopted from Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue 

• Daryl + Clifford adopted from Maricopa County Animal Care & Control 

• Desiree + Luna adopted from East Bay Rabbit Rescue 

• Fay + Moe adopted from SOUL An Animal Rescue  

• Ginger + Mazy adopted from Tiny N Tall Rescue 

• Julianne + Mia adopted from Toledo Humane Society 

• Julie + Deimos (Mo) adopted from Lending Paws a Hand Animal Rescue 

• Junior + Louie adopted from Home for Good Dog Rescue 

• Karen + Maggie adopted from Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption 

• Kris + Ashes adopted from Mountain Humane 

• Leah + Mony adopted from Gals Best Pal Inc. 

• Lisa + Willow adopted from Anderson Humane 

• Megan + Darla adopted from Underdog Animal Rescue 

• Melanie + Rumi adopted from Cat Adoption Team 

• Patricia + Maya adopted from MUTTVILLE Senior Dog Rescue 

• Quinton + Moly adopted from K9s For Warriors 

• Robin + Leroy Brown adopted from Angels Among Us Pet Rescue 

• Sonia + Sadie adopted from Last Chance at Life 

• Tim + Freedom adopted from SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. 

• Tony + Mister Bobbles adopted from Meow Parlour 

These 25 heartwarming stories have earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifesaving grants for the shelters and rescues that made their adoptions possible, but that’s not all. All 25 winners will receive shoes from BOBS® from Skechers® and a Petco shopping spree — and our $100,000 grant winner will also receive a year's supply of Yummers Pet Supply Co. pet products.

Ready to start your own love story? Find an adoptable pet near you: petcolove.org/adopt