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…
A days-long search for a large wolf-dog hybrid that got loose in California recently has come to a happy conclusion, as the animal is back safe with its owners. The large wolfdog…
Coyotes are closely genetically related to dogs. While these wild animals have some key differences from our normal house pets, they’ll often exhibit some very dog-like behaviors. Like our dogs, coyotes…
All shelter dogs dream of finding their forever home, some wait years before getting adopted. Sometimes it takes time to find just the right new owner. When one woman visited…
When a San Francisco resident stepped outside last week, they didn’t expect to find someone snoozing on their patio furniture. Curled up on the soft outdoor cushions was a furry…
When a woman was left in a coma after being hit by a truck, her three dogs were brought to a shelter with uncertain futures. But thankfully, one stranger stepped…
Stanley the Airedale misses mom when she’s away for too long, so dad will call her up and allow the dog to chat with her. Their interaction over the phone…
Many countries have an overwhelming amount of street dogs, but sterilization and vaccination programs are a great way to keep these populations under control. And one such program has been…
