They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure — and for three tiny puppies discovered in a heap of garbage in rural Missouri, nothing could be truer. On a…
Nothing quite makes my heart bleed like seeing photos of beaten, abused or starved animals. Perhaps it’s because I have a dog of my own, but I have a particular affinity when…
On an ordinary afternoon, staff at the RSPCA’s Leybourne Animal Center spotted something unusual in their parking lot — two large, bright blue Ikea bags sitting side by side. At…
When a brutal cold snap swept through Cokato, Minnesota, last week, temperatures plunged to minus 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeking shelter from the freezing wind, two tiny German shepherd puppies crawled…
Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. It also goes without saying that they all look very different. While I think cats in particular are as gorgeous as can…
When a call came in about a collapsed horse in a remote field in Kent, England, the RSPCA wasted no time responding — but rescuers quickly realized this was no…
When rescuers from Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR) in North Auburn, California, met a young black bear cub last December, they were heartbroken. The tiny cub had been found wandering…
Stray dogs, fighting to survive on the streets, are so tough to see. Dogs are lost without someone to love them. Some find a pack of other dogs to run…
If you walk through the kennels at Ventura County Animal Services, one dog stands out — quite literally. Meet Scooby Doo, a towering, goofy, lovable Great Dane who looks like…
When Michele M. returned home for a visit a few years ago, she was surprised to discover her mom had a very unusual new roommate. He wasn’t a cat or…
Every day, Tom drove the same route across Pennsylvania’s Route 462 bridge — a familiar path over the wide Susquehanna River. But one chilly fall morning, something unfamiliar caught his…
When Lilia Toscano stepped outside her Detroit home and noticed a large plastic tote duct-taped shut by the curb, something about it didn’t sit right. Curious and concerned, she walked…
Rescuers at Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG) have seen plenty of tricky situations, but one determined stray in East St. Louis recently gave them one of their most challenging cases yet.…
Earlier this week in Guarulhos, Brazil, Yasmin Saraiva was relaxing at home when an unusual noise drew her to the window. Down on the street, a small crowd had gathered…
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.…
In the middle of a busy Meijer parking lot in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a small black-and-white dog was darting nervously between cars and shopping carts. Frightened and confused, she kept…
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…
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