In 2012, Kristina Rucker’s life changed forever when she adopted Patches, a 7-year-old shelter dog in need of a second chance. “She came to me in a sad state,” Rucker…
Driving through an orchard near Fresno, California, a man spotted something unusual along the roadside — a small, huddled family of dogs. As he slowed down, he realized the adult…
When 8-year-old Ravi was surrendered to a vet clinic in Connecticut, the staff couldn’t believe the reason: his family said he was too affectionate. It didn’t take long for the…
Some dogs endure unimaginable cruelty, yet their resilience and will to survive never cease to amaze us. While some face heartbreaking beginnings, kindness and compassion can change their fate forever.…
For six long months, Duke waited. Every day at the shelter, he watched the door, hoping his family would walk through. Duke wasn’t just any dog — he was a…
One sunny day in Oceanside, California, along the popular coastal path known as The Strand, Caitlin McGowan sat down on some granite steps to enjoy the ocean view — but…
She was all alone — stranded on a narrow ledge of a bridge, high above the ground, with nowhere to go and no one in sight. For more than 12…
If you’ve ever noticed red, angry-looking circles on your dog’s stomach, your first instinct might be to rush them to the vet— and that’s completely understandable. But before you panic,…
In 2019, a horrifying incident at a circus in Russia made it clear just how cruel the treatment of wild animals in entertainment can be. Yashka, a 600lb Russian bear,…
This tiny kitten was found all alone in the cold She was so small but she was really doing her best to act big and tough. Thankfully her rescuers brought her…
Leaving your dog behind for a trip is never easy, and many pet owners find themselves wondering: Will my dog remember me when I return? This heartwarming video proves that…
When Hanah Hueston, an animal control officer with Vermilion County Animal Shelter, received a call about a husky wandering near a lake, she had no idea just how tense the…
At the very end of the row of kennels at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, a gray-and-white dog named Bernie waits. Every day, he peers out hopefully, watching visitors…
When a Missouri homeowner noticed a dog approaching a hollow tree in her yard, she had no idea what she was about to witness. Peeking inside, she was stunned to…
Earlier this week, staff at Nebraska Wildlife Rehab received an unusual new patient — and an even more unusual backstory. Animal control had picked up a wild opossum and brought…
On a bitterly cold January night in Michigan, Matthew and Theresa Lyson were settling in at home when their phone rang. As founders of the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary,…
With their enormous, otherworldly bodies and peaceful nature, ocean sunfish—also known as Mola mola—can live up to 100 years in the wild. But one sunfish off the Florida coast nearly…
When LaRae Stevens and her daughter wandered into the adoptable cats section at PetSmart last October, they weren’t planning to bring a cat home that day. For years, the mother-daughter…
While many dogs at Valley Animal Center in Fresno, California, are adopted in just a matter of weeks, one gentle soul named Mother Gothal has been waiting over 1,000 days…
When a record-breaking snowstorm hit Texas last month, most people rushed indoors to escape the bitter cold. But in the middle of that deep freeze, a young mother dog was…
