Twelve years ago, the day after her 19th birthday, Bree W. went to her local shelter determined to bring home a dog. The first pup she chose was adopted before…
One chilly October afternoon, Marissa Eller stepped out to her front porch hoping for a few quiet minutes. Instead, her life changed in the most unexpected way. From the edge…
Donald and Aggie Cooper, founders of Unleash the Paws, were driving from Texas to Pennsylvania with a van full of foster dogs when something caught Donald’s eye. On the side…
It started as a normal day on the job for a group of sanitation workers in Hampshire, England — until they rolled a bin toward their truck and froze. Right…
It started out as an ordinary morning for a team of trash collectors in Hampshire, England. They were making their usual rounds, rolling bins to the truck, when one of…
When wildlife conservationist Russ McSpadden checked a trail camera in southern Arizona earlier this year, he didn’t expect anything out of the ordinary. But then a sleek, spotted cat appeared…
An animal doesn’t have to be our own pet to make an impact on our lives. Many of us have local neighborhood dogs and cats who we see every day…
When Theodore was surrendered to the Cat Care Society, his world turned upside down. Labeled as having “house soiling issues,” the sweet orange tabby was shy and shut down, clearly…
Michaella Franklin was just starting her day, planning to work around the house, when an unexpected and terrifying event unfolded in her garage. A neighbor’s large dog suddenly appeared, and…
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have an unexpected new member of their family: a kitten they nursed back from near-death after finding him near their home. Stefani shared the news…
When Rhea Montavon visited her local shelter, one cat made her decision easy. Gibby marched right up to her, and from that moment on, they’ve been inseparable. As with many…
In a world where kindness often prevails, the touching story of Ruggles and Chompers shines brightly. Ruggles, an adorable Shih-Tzu puppy, was rescued from a breeder who neglected his animals,…
It’s always devastating when a pet goes missing, especially when they disappear far away from their home. But sometimes, miracles happen. That was the case recently, when one cat returned…
Imagine that one day the only family you’ve ever known suddenly moves to a new country, leaving you behind. That was the reality for one senior cat, who was abandoned…
Imagine the heartbreak of realizing your whole family has moved away and left you behind. That’s what one poor senior cat experienced, after his owners left him behind in their…
It’s unbelievable how cruelly some people treat animals, but thankfully there are also kind people willing to step up and help. Recently, one police officer saved the day after some…
Anyone who’s ever had a cat knows how wonderfully quirky they can be. My old cat loved to play, chase mice, and cuddle with me. But every now and then, he’d give…
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing. You search everywhere and hope to find them, but at some point you begin to fear that they might be gone for…
You never know where you’ll find an animal in need of saving. Sometimes animals are found in the most unexpected—and dangerous—places. Recently, one little kitty had a close call at…
All shelter animals dream of finding their forever home, but some are always passed over by adopters for no fault of their own. Some animals look a little different, and…
