In the sweltering heat of a Southern California afternoon, a tiny dog named Max wandered the streets after slipping out of his front yard. The sun baked the pavement beneath…
Champ has always been a loyal companion, but after last week, he’s earned a brand-new title: hero. In the early hours of Thursday morning, a fire broke out in the…
All dogs dream of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others to get adopted. Some dogs wait months or even years to find homes. But one…
We always love to hear stories of young people volunteering at animal shelters. Their kindness and generosity inspires hope for future generations. Recently, one young man found an inspiring way…
Police officers are always there to help animals in need, but one trooper really went above-and-beyond to help an abandoned dog. Trooper Kayla Moore, of Michigan State Police’s Gaylord Post,…
It’s always heartbreaking when people surrender their pets to shelters, but it’s especially sad when it’s a senior dog. These animals are suddenly upended from their familiar homes and often…
Many of us like to follow adorable cats or dogs on social media. Seeing cute pet photos in your feed can brighten your day. Sadly, one of the internet’s favorite…
A puppy was saved from almost certain death in east Columbus, Ohio last week when an observant garbageman spotted the frightened animal inside a dumpster. The Columbus Department of Public…
Dogs are such smart, beautiful animals — and yet, some heartless people still treat them literally like garbage. We’ve seen too many stories of pets being found in dumpsters and garbage cans. That…
When Big Dog Ranch Rescue (BDRR) in Florida learned about a 20-year-old Weimaraner named Dax who had just been surrendered by his family, they knew they had to help. The…
It’s truly remarkable the difference a haircut can make, especially for a dog. Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted.…
It’s a heartbreaking reality that many shelter dogs who don’t find homes are euthanized, but thankfully there are people in the world willing to step up and rescue these dogs…
Last year, animal lovers cheered after 4,000 beagles were rescued from an inhumane facility that bred dogs for testing. The dogs were given their first taste of freedom as they were moved…
When Scott Lockard arrived at the Oklahoma Humane Society one morning to open the adoption center, something unusual caught his attention — a black bag tied to the front door…
Surprisingly, this emaciated mama dog walked right up to rescuers upon arrival as if she was asking for help. They follow her home where things get tricky with the owner…
It’s truly heartbreaking how cruel some people can be to dogs, but thankfully justice often prevails in the end. Like one German Shepherd, who suffered two gunshots to the head…
Dogs are such intelligent and protective animals. They have great instincts for detecting danger and will always step up to protect their loved ones. That was the case recently, after…
Labrador retrievers are dogs that have long been prized by duck hunters — the “retriever” in their breed name comes from their ability to fetch the game shot by their…
On a chilly day in mid-May, Zachary Hackett was hiking alone in the mountains of Summit County, Colorado. The trails were rough, and daylight was quickly fading, so he decided…
There are lots of people out there who think all pit bulls are mean and vicious, and that it’s the breed’s fault. The truth is, there are no bad dogs,…
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