A stray dog who fought for survival after being paralyzed in a hit-and-run has been making a miraculous recovery — and is now looking for a home. A dog named…
Sheepdogs play an invaluable role on many farms with their amazing ability to round up sheep. And recently, one clever sheepdog went the extra mile by swimming across floodwaters to…
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet dog goes missing, but it was especially hard for one family whose beloved golden retriever disappeared in the Alaska wilderness. They didn’t know if…
When two strays named Peanut Butter and Jelly were brought to Sonoma County Animal Services in July 2015, they immediately turned heads — but not for the usual reasons. “Everyone…
A shelter guinea pig stunned everyone last week after giving birth to an unusually large litter, surpassing the world record — now this busy mama is getting all the help…
Bre Burger and her wife, Amanda, have a soft spot for dogs with special needs. Over the past eight years, the couple has opened their hearts and home to several…
While cruising through Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay, June Mellor and her family were soaking in the sunshine when something dark floating in the water caught their eye. “At first, we thought…
Australian Mick Moloney was out walking his three Akitas at their favorite spot by the Murray River when one of his dogs got into serious trouble. “Morning walk with the…
It’s always inspiring to see celebrities helping shelter dogs, but one recent story is truly remarkable: when a kitten named “Bret Michaels” saved the life of a kitten, it got the…
It’s true that dogs don’t live as long as humans, but some are blessed with good long lives that defy all the odds and expectations. That’s certainly true for Bobi,…
It’s great to have a dog around the house: they are such loyal and protective animals with incredible instincts, and can often detect danger before humans can. And sometimes, their…
It’s officially Halloween season, and you never know what surprises you’ll see during this spooky time of year — look up to the skies and you might even see a…
Some animals are born with unique and unusual features, but that just makes them more special. Like one “one of a kind” shelter cat, who was discovered to have an unusual…
Earlier this month, the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) got an urgent call from a local resident who’d heard tiny, desperate cries echoing from above. When the…
A pet’s love can make all the difference in a person’s life. They bring us joy, keep us company, and even have a number of proven health benefits. When one…
A mama Great Dane gave birth to an adorable litter of puppies at a shelter this week, and the rescue says the new arrivals have set a record. Perfectly Imperfect…
We’ve all heard of cats getting stuck in trees, but one Pennsylvania feline got stuck in a different high-up place: a telephone line. But thankfully, a community came together to…
Many people will do anything to protect their beloved pets, even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way. We’ve seen many stories of people taking on large and dangerous animals to…
Life isn’t always a fairy tale for shelter dogs: some have to wait years to find their forever home, and others never get adopted at all. But it was finally…
Clinging weakly to a cold gray fence post, a soaked little bat named Bea Arthur was barely hanging on. After three days exposed to rain, wind, and predators in Gilbertsville,…
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