At the end of September, a passerby walking along Ennereilly Beach in Ireland spotted something concerning — a tiny seal pup, all alone and struggling during a powerful storm. The…
For seven years, a pit bull named Ella waited patiently at the Animal Resource Center. Despite her sweet spirit, no one ever chose her. Days turned into years, and still,…
When Alice Ensor, an adoption counselor at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, came across a new adoption application, it seemed routine — until she saw the applicant’s age. Johanna, preparing to…
For weeks, a pair of neighbors in Compton, California, kept seeing a small, shaggy figure huddled between two trash bins on their street. Whenever they got too close, the little…
The world lost one of its most beloved conservationists and TV personalities in 2006, after Steve Irwin, the iconic star of The Crocodile Hunter, was tragically killed by a stingray. But his legacy…
There are few celebrities who love animals as much as Kaley Cuoco. The Big Bang Theory star is an advocate for animals and has many beloved pets of her own, including dogs…
Dogs are incredibly loyal animals: they’ll stay by their master’s side til the very end, and even after they’re gone they’ll remain loyal. That’s the lesson of one heartbreaking recent…
Being around animals can be so therapeutic, and make even the darkest times so much brighter. When a 78-year-old woman was in hospice care, her only wish was to see…
A heartbreaking update to a story we reported on last week: Peaches, the abused, neglected dog taken in by a North Carolina shelter, has passed away. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue shared the…
Cats and dogs are stereotypically thought of as enemies, but in reality they have each other’s backs. In one recent case, a quick-thinking dog stepped up to save the life…
A tiny Yorkshire Terrier named Smoky may not have looked tough, but the dog was a seasoned war veteran by the end of World War II. Not only that, her…
A family witnessed something straight out of Yogi Bear recently, after a sneaky and hungry bear swiped their $45 Taco Bell delivery right off their porch. On November 3, Laidy Guiterrez and…
It’s always heartwarming to see celebrities adopting rescue dogs, setting a good example for their fans to “adopt, not shop.” Recently, music legend Billy Joel became the latest star to bring home…
In mid-September, on a busy Brooklyn sidewalk, a collapsed dog caught the attention of passersby. Motionless and heartbreakingly thin, many feared the worst — but miraculously, the fragile dog was…
For nearly 13 years, Daniel Esparza and his dog, Sam, were inseparable. The sweet Labrador was his constant companion — loyal, intelligent and endlessly loved. “She was my companion for…
The Speedway Animal Rescue, nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, has issued an urgent appeal to the community after a poignant discovery at the Indianapolis Airport this week. A young…
It’s a police officer’s duty to look out for everyone in their community, whether they be human or animal. Recently, one group of NYPD officers came to the rescue of…
Shelters do incredible work giving animals a second chance, but some cases are harder than others. It’s always difficult and heartbreaking to see a dog who has received so much…
A group of three hunters in Freson, Ohio encountered a whitetail buck that had its antlers stuck in a swing. “There was a rope swing for the creek…and somehow it…
For nearly 13 years, Daniel Esparza and his dog Sam were inseparable. The loyal Labrador was more than just a pet — she was his constant companion, shadowing him through…
