China’s one-child policy has created tens of thousands of parents who have lost their only child. A growing population of “shidu” parents meet one another online to find solace and demand better state welfare.
Don’t worry: This is a sad story, but it has a happy ending!
At least, it seems that way. On Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and Private Practice, Rhimes treats adoption with the same light touch as she does race — and gently but persistently normalizes the families we choose.
Have a seat and get out the tissues.
“It’s not even a close call,” Christian conservative leader says.
As a lesbian couple seeks protections for their children, national LGBT rights groups told the court it could be “prudent” to hold off a decision. The couple now will be waiting until the Supreme Court rules on DOMA and Proposition 8.
Germany’s high court and the European Court of Human Rights both issued rulings Tuesday striking down adoption laws that discriminate against same-sex couples.
If you were adopted, as I was, you’ve heard these questions way too many times.
“We r thrilled to announce the arrival of r daughter Dakota,” Rosie tweeted.
An increasingly anti-American sentiment in Russia has led to the passing of a new law that would ban American citizens from adopting Russian children. The bill puts into limbo the fate of 52 orphans who were in the process of being adopted by Americans.
Americans in the process of adopting from Russian orphanages grieve over a ban that looks likely to be made into law. “It has really slammed the brakes on everything right now.”
A pair of king penguins adopted and cared for an abandoned chick.
Hey, Dan Cathy. These are real families no matter what you say.
When her owner took in a stray kitten, Mittens did what any super-duper-heroic Pekingese would do: she nursed the kitty back to health and is raising it as her own. (via reddit.com)
My heart is melting.
Beautiful creatures go from racing and cramped kennels to adoption and loving homes. Here are photos of a group of greyhounds as they make the journey from Tijuana to Los Angeles. These lucky hounds will hopefully find a life of leisure at an adoption fair known as Retirement Day, organized by volunteer group Fast Friends.
Sure he’s going to keep his money but won’t this lead to other illegal acts? Like incest or…something?
Did you know pet portraits with adorable accessories increase adoptions by 100%? You will after you see this collection of animal Glamour Shots taken by celebrity photographer Richard Phibbs for the Humaine Society. Puppies with bowties galore!
Yes, a bag of kittens was almost completely liquified. Some terrible waste of DNA tossed a litter of kittens into a Meow Mix bag and left it on a rural Iowa highway. Sadly, the bag was run over and all but two of the kittens were killed. Then Reagan the yellow lab betrayed his instincts and did something remarkable.
As if I didn’t want a puppy enough. Look how adopting a dog can change even the worst villains. View List ›
Well that’s just adorable. Watch Video ›
Perhaps the wheels were starting to turn when he realized his family’s food made him want to chug a carton of milk. Watch Video ›
A dog adoption segment on a Canadian news show falls apart after “Ginger” loves the host a little too aggressively. Watch Video ›
Tan Hong Ming professes his love for a pretty classmate who wears a pony tail. [WARNING: What follows will make your heart explode with glee.] Is it just me, or is anyone else ready to adopt a country? Watch Video ›
Growing numbers of single man — gay and straight alike — are becoming proud papas. See? Ricky Martin did it and he’s not gay! Read More ›
People adopt monkeys and treat them like children. This is only slightly more tolerable than people who treat their chihuahuas like human beings. Read More ›
