The privately funded pilot program has been selected for the I³ Competition and places shelter dogs in pet hotels while

In Dana Kraft’s eyes, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has changed the culture in Foxboro, not only on the football field but also for dogs stuck in shelters across the region. If the Patriots beat the Broncos in the AFC title game on Sunday in Denver,

The young canine, who spent the first year of her life living outside in the south with her now-adopted sister, is looking for a patient family with a fenced yard and at least one other confident dog to help her adjust to home life.

The rescue organization attempted to save the senior dog, Elmo, for about two years before finally bringing him to the shelter.