Simon ended up at an animal shelter in Texas without much background information before being rescued by Hearts & Bones in New York. He faced an uncertain future as people…
It’s always heartbreaking when a dog is abandoned. But while some people discard their pets for arbitrary and selfish reasons — like the dog becoming too old or sick —…
A mother’s love is a powerful thing, especially in the animal kingdom. Baby animals rely on their mothers for survival, and a mama animal will always put her babies above…
All shelter animals are just waiting for the day they’ll finally be adopted, but it takes some a long time to find a home — like one sweet 9-year-old cat,…
On September 1st, iconic musician, Jimmy Buffett, 76, best remembered for his Key West style of music, passed away peacefully with his family and beloved dogs at his side. Born…
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope even when all seems lost: sometimes pets return to us when we least expect them,…
Shelter animals need all the love they can get, and it’s always inspiring to see the creative and unique ways people use their talents to help these animals. Like one…
When police responded to a call about a loose dog, they found a heartbreaking note on her collar that told her story. Officers from the Platteville Police Department, in Wisconsin,…
While working on a routine project in Valley Center, San Diego, a construction crew was startled by unexpected cries echoing from a nearby cluster of large boulders. Curious and concerned,…
In the still, quiet hours before dawn on August 17, 2023, a team of wildlife scientists at Mount Zero–Taravale Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia were making their usual rounds — checking…
When Katha Aleksi set out for a quiet walk down a country road, she never imagined she’d come home with a new friend — let alone one that buzzes. As…
Flying with animals can be a stressful situation for any pet owner, but it’s turning into a true nightmare for one woman after an airline lost her dog at the…
It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are abandoned, but it was an especially shocking situation for a dog named Buddy: the old dog was left outside a shelter after hours on…
A hot car is the worst place to leave a dog: dogs are susceptible to heat stroke and many pets have died from being left in vehicles. That was nearly…
Life isn’t always like it is on Sex and the City, but Sarah Jessica Parker has at least one thing in common with her character Carrie Bradshaw: they’re both the new…
On an ordinary afternoon in Ocean Shores, Washington, candy shop owner Jennifer Strobel was restocking the shelves of Buddy & Howie’s Candy Store when something unusual caught her eye outside…
Gorillas are one of the closest animal relatives to humans, and raising a baby gorilla is a lot like raising a human baby. That’s what one heartwarming story from last year…
While driving through the breathtaking Custer State Park in South Dakota, Jennifer Gray had her camera ready for every perfect shot. Rolling hills, sweeping skies, and then — the highlight…
As any pet owner will tell you, having a pet is a truly meaningful part of their life – and they eventually become part of the family. Despite not being…
A population of animal lovers are offended by a mother of three children who says that calling pets fur babies is “an insult to moms.” Used as a term of endearment by pet parents…
