Every year we see many tragic stories of pets being left in hot cars. Dogs are especially susceptible to heat stroke, and will suffer or even die if left in…
One of the most memorable animal rescue stories of this year was “Connie the Container Dog,” the dog who was miraculously discovered by Coast Guard officers after being trapped in a…
There are few celebrities who love animals as much as Kaley Cuoco. The Big Bang Theory star is an advocate for animals and has many pets of her own at home, including…
Last month we reported on the story of Obie, a sweet dog who was found abandoned and tied up to a tree before being taken in by the Tyler Regional Animal…
Summer is here, and many of us are feeling the rising temperatures. Many parts of the US experienced a severe heat wave this past week. But if you thought you…
Sometimes the most precious friendships form between animals of different species. These stories inspire people across the world with a message of seeing past differences. One of the most famous…
A dog owner lived a nightmare after his dog fell from a boat, and was nowhere to be found — but 36 hours later, he got a miracle. According to WCSC,…
It’s heartbreaking when a beloved pet dog passes away, but there are special things you can do to keep their memory alive, and pay it forward to other dogs and…
Last year, Chilean animal rescuer Lidia Elizabeth Reyes Cespedes opened her heart to an elderly stray she found wandering near her home. She named him Viejito — “Little Old Man”…
Luciana Castello Branco was fast asleep in her home in Brasília, Brazil, when something unexpected jolted her awake in the middle of the night. At around 3:30 a.m., her small…
All shelter dogs dream of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. Many dogs are passed over again and again through no fault of their own,…
A heartbreaking update to a recent story: Kevin, the world’s tallest male dog, has died just days after setting the Guinness World Record. The three-year-old Great Dane, who lived with…
We love stories about famous celebrities adopting rescue dogs, but one of the most special is John Travolta and his dog Peanut. The little dog was featured at the Academy Awards…
Firefighters saving a cat from a tree is an old cliche, something you’d mostly seen in old cartoons — but there is some truth to it: sometimes cats really do…
Being called the “World’s Ugliest Dog” might sound like a big insult, but at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, it’s one of the most cherished honors. And this year,…
It’s heartbreaking when someone passes away and leaves behind a pet. Not only are the pets left grieving, they sometimes end up in a shelter after their owner is gone.…
One of the world’s rarest big cats has come back from the brink of extinction: thanks to conservation efforts, the Iberian lynx is no longer listed as endangered. For decades,…
Meet Donny and Lily — two pups who adore beach days, especially when there are balls to chase. But while fetch is their favorite pastime, these outings often turn into…
When Layla and Lola first arrived at their local animal shelter, the bonded sisters stayed close, certain their family would come back for them. And at first, they were right.…
Spotting a massive spider near your car would send most people running in the opposite direction. But for Skye Molyneux, it sparked a moment of quiet curiosity instead of fear.…
