It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are surrendered to shelters by their owners. These dogs are upended from the only home they’ve never known, confused about why they’re in these new…
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, it’s as important as ever to protect our pets from the hot weather, as they are very susceptible to heat stroke. Hundreds of dogs…
How well do you know your dog? Everyone thinks they’ll be able to recognize their own pet right away, but many dogs of the same breed look nearly identical and…
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope entirely — sometimes pets return to our lives when we don’t expect them, even years…
Pets bring a lot of joy into our lives, but giving them the proper care they need can get expensive. Veterinary expenses can be a strain on one’s wallet, and…
During a scorching Texas summer, Breyana Elwell and her husband spent a rare, cooler evening relaxing on their front porch. To keep bugs away, they set up an electric fan…
Many people know the Osbournes, the family of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, thanks to their reality show and many media projects. Recently, the family announced that they have a…
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, especially when it’s a pet you depend on for emotional support. But sometimes lost pets return to us when we least expect…
No matter who you are, losing a dog can be one of the hardest things in the world. Even famous celebrities grieve for their late pets. Recently, X-Files star David Duchovny said…
The internet has lost one of its most viral — and musical — feline stars: Cala, the cat whose unique song-like meows became a viral hit, has sadly passed away.…
Police and military dogs are true heroes, and like their human counterparts they deserve the best and a happy retirement when they’ve finished their service. Sadly, not every hero dog…
A man walking his dog through Gary, Indiana, never expected his evening stroll to turn into a rescue mission. But when he passed a pile of discarded mattresses, something caught…
Early one morning, staff arriving at the Pennsylvania SPCA noticed a gray dog tied to a pole just outside the shelter. Unsure of what would happen next, the gentle pup…
We love hearing stories about shelter dogs being adopted, but not every adopted dog has truly found their “forever home.” Some dogs are returned to the shelter as soon as…
It’s always inspiring when everyday people go out of their way to help animals. Recently, one truck driver saw a cat in the middle of the highway, and did the…
It’s truly heartbreaking to think anyone would abandon a dog, but some people truly treat their animals like garbage. That was the heartbreaking story for one dog, who was abandoned…
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, it’s as important as ever to protect our pets from the hot weather, as they are very susceptible to heat stroke. But tragically, every…
Animal shelters do important work, but it can feel like the work is never really done: for all the pets who get adopted out, there are usually even more coming…
One chilly evening in Australia, a curious grey-headed flying fox named Narelle was gliding gracefully through the suburbs — until something went terribly wrong. In the dark, she didn’t see…
The story of Major, an Indiana shelter dog who lost hope after 260 days in the shelter and “cried endlessly,” touched the hearts of many people. But now, there’s been…
