Police dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They do critical police work, including tracking down missing people. They’re also beloved by their fellow officers, seen as both…
When a five-week-old puppy named Pixie wandered into someone’s yard, she was in terrible shape. Weighing only four pounds, she appeared to be burned from having Demodex mange. The skin…
Deity Animal Rescue, a Los Angeles-based rescue group, received a call about a dog in distress. He was lying motionless on the side of a building. With the cold and…
Smokey was adopted as a young puppy by a family who showered him with tons of toys. But it was a stuffed elephant with large ears that was his absolute…
This is the story of Sanjo, a puppy who relied on eating garbage to survive and had been living on the streets since being dumped by a cruel owner. With…
A stray dog who fought for survival after being paralyzed in a hit-and-run has been making a miraculous recovery — and is now looking for a home. A dog named…
Sheepdogs play an invaluable role on many farms with their amazing ability to round up sheep. And recently, one clever sheepdog went the extra mile by swimming across floodwaters to…
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet dog goes missing, but it was especially hard for one family whose beloved golden retriever disappeared in the Alaska wilderness. They didn’t know if…
When two strays named Peanut Butter and Jelly were brought to Sonoma County Animal Services in July 2015, they immediately turned heads — but not for the usual reasons. “Everyone…
Bre Burger and her wife, Amanda, have a soft spot for dogs with special needs. Over the past eight years, the couple has opened their hearts and home to several…
Australian Mick Moloney was out walking his three Akitas at their favorite spot by the Murray River when one of his dogs got into serious trouble. “Morning walk with the…
It’s always inspiring to see celebrities helping shelter dogs, but one recent story is truly remarkable: when a kitten named “Bret Michaels” saved the life of a kitten, it got the…
It’s true that dogs don’t live as long as humans, but some are blessed with good long lives that defy all the odds and expectations. That’s certainly true for Bobi,…
It’s great to have a dog around the house: they are such loyal and protective animals with incredible instincts, and can often detect danger before humans can. And sometimes, their…
A mama Great Dane gave birth to an adorable litter of puppies at a shelter this week, and the rescue says the new arrivals have set a record. Perfectly Imperfect…
Many people will do anything to protect their beloved pets, even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way. We’ve seen many stories of people taking on large and dangerous animals to…
Life isn’t always a fairy tale for shelter dogs: some have to wait years to find their forever home, and others never get adopted at all. But it was finally…
How could anyone do this? The owner of this house sold the property and left his dog behind on the street. As far as Oscar knew, this was his home…
This morning dog is perfect for wake-up calls, and her human siblings love her method! When it’s time for them to get out of bed, the dog runs into each…
Stray Rescue of St. Louis headed out to the landfill to rescue some puppies, and they’d have to get some heavy machinery involved. The feral adult pack was nowhere to…
