The recent holiday season was a hectic time for many travelers, especially those flying. But no one had a worse travel ordeal than a one-year-old pup who was abandoned by…
Dogs are such loving and loyal animals. They are able to form real friendships with other animals, and are often by their side when times are hard. Recently, one poor…
Becoming a K8 unit takes a long time and a lot of effort. Dogs recruited for such illustrious occupations must be unwaveringly loyal and courageous. Even after retirement, some police…
Anyone who’s ever owned a dog will know that they have a multitude of ways to communicate with a human in different situations. Their behavior changes depending on whether they’re hungry or…
Running the Boston Marathon is no small feat, but for years runners have had someone special on the sidelines to cheer them on and keep them going: a golden retriever…
Most of us were put in a “time out” at least once when we were kids. It’s the classic way for for parents to set some consequences for rambunctious behavior.…
It was a Christmas miracle this year for one mama dog, who was rescued from harsh, freezing weather just in time to give birth to a litter of healthy puppies.…
It’s always great news at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, but it’s especially great when they’re a member of an endangered species. Each new birth is…
It’s always heartbreaking when someone abandons a dog, but thankfully there are also people out there willing to give these pets the love and care they need, and make sure…
It’s always heartbreaking when someone abandons a dog, but some people do it in especially shocking and cruel ways. That was the case recently, after surveillance footage caught a man…
Some animals have special needs and struggle with mobility issues. These animals need a little human kindness to help them out, allowing them to live their best lives. That was…
When Ace first arrived at Ventura County Animal Services, it was impossible not to notice him — all 103 pounds of him. At just 2 years old, Ace is a…
When 2-year-old Ace arrived at Ventura County Animal Services, it wasn’t hard to see what set him apart — his size. Weighing in at a whopping 103 pounds, this gentle…
At the Oromocto and Area SPCA, one senior cat is making a name for himself — one smack at a time. Meet Max, a cranky but loveable old feline who…
Meredith Lee was on her usual morning commute when something unusual caught her eye — a small, pink blur darting along the side of the road. At first glance, she…
As a brutal winter storm swept across Michigan, the world outside turned white — and silent. But amid the howling wind and driving snow, a lone pit bull mix named…
When Donna Lochmann crouched down beside an abandoned van in a quiet St. Louis neighborhood, she could hear the faint sound of a growl rumbling from the shadows. Neighbors had…
When Julia Wood stopped by an adoption event the other day, one particular cat immediately caught her eye. In a kennel near the front sat a black-and-white cat pressing herself…
In mid-October, Ellen Rutz received a frantic call from her sister in Germany. She’d stumbled upon a leopard gecko left alone in a park — a pet lizard who clearly…
At a recent adoption event, Julia Wood noticed a black-and-white cat pressing against the glass of her kennel, purring and rolling around as if begging for affection. Curious, Wood stepped…
