A dog that was abandoned in a grocery store parking lot has been adopted, the Kent County Animal Shelter says.

Chained up in the sweltering heat or left shivering in the cold, too many dogs in Alabama endure harsh conditions daily, but "the Alabama Dog Tethering and Outdoor Shelter Act" aims to change that.

I wish that I had seen this tip that Kristen, AKA kz_doodles on Instagram, shared about getting your puppy leash-ready ...