Adoption

While Israeli children enjoy summer break, 60 puppies born in southern Israel wait for adoption

Since the October 7 massacre, the Western Negev Cluster's veterinary services have been struggling under the workload of caring for pets left behind in addition to their regular duties.

Two of the 60 puppies up for adoption in Sderots's animal shelter.
An embryo in the 9th to 10th week.

Health Ministry revokes IVF licenses over embryo mix-up

 A new pet matchmaking app

Thinking of adopting a dog? Meet the Tinder for pets

 One of the pairs of shelter dogs from the study. These dogs chose to cuddle, even though they were offered separate beds.

Finding a ‘shidduch’ for dogs in shelters can reduce their stress and make them more adoptable 


Stolen child reunites with birth mother after 42 years apart

Jimmy Lippert Thyden from Virginia reunited with his Chilean birth mother last week after an entire life of separation.

 Neonatal incubator (illustrative).

Dog owners happy with pets despite bad behavior - study

At least two million dogs are adopted from shelters in the US every year; many dogs are also brought home by Israeli canine lovers.

 Shelter volunteer and dog interacting outside.

Man indicted for shooting adopted son nine times, stabbing twice in heart

The victim, Omri Blum, was adopted by suspect Shai Blum and his wife almost 22 years ago.

 Israel Police squad car.

International Cat Day: What do you need to know before adopting a cat?

Cats are relatively easy pets to have, but here are the things that you do need to watch out for when adopting one:

Samuel the cat chills out in a plant in his adoptive home.

Children of LGBTQ parents: We were raised with so much love

The children of LGBT families spoke out against Welfare Minister Yaakov Mergi's statements against LGBT families being allowed to adopt.

 Israelis march in Jerusalem during the pride march on June 1, 2023

Welfare minister rejects A-G's call to allow LGBT couples to adopt

Welfare Minister Yaakov Mergi claimed that allowing LGBTQ couples to adopt would "add complexities" to a child's life.

 People take part in the annual LGBTQ Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 6, 2019.

Adopted man discovers wife of six years is his biological sister

The truth came to light as the man underwent compatibility tests to determine his suitability as a kidney donor for his wife.

 Couple holding hands (illustrative)

Religious families cannot get priority in adoption of non-Jewish children, High Court rules

Non-Orthodox families will be able to adopt non-Jewish children more easily, as adoption standards will now be made "in the best interest of the child."

 A parent and his child holding hands (illustrative)

Italian government tells Milan to stop registering same-sex couples' children

Italy legalized same-sex civil unions in 2016, overriding opposition from Catholics and conservatives, yet it fell short of giving them adoption rights

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia June 29, 2019

‘Under Your Wing’: new project honors Israeli foster mothers

Pioneering exhibition and book delve into the complexities of foster care and adoption in Israel; some 70% of foster kids end up getting adopted, Orr Shalom organization says.

 Dejela (a pseudonym), one of the women highlighted in the exhibition and book "Under Your Wing."