Rosario Ortiz has a keen eye for animals in need. As a dog lover and volunteer rescuer, she’s used to spotting pups in dangerous situations around her Los Angeles neighborhood.…
Dogs end up in shelters for all kinds of heartbreaking reasons, but perhaps the saddest is when their owner dies. Not only do these poor animals suddenly lose their best…
It’s always good to have a dog around the house — they are such protective and caring animals, and have been known to save lives in emergency situations. That was…
A controversial topic among dog owners is whether or not to allow your pet to sleep in your bed. Some people love to cuddle up with their furry friends at…
A dog was found in horrible condition, as a lifetime of neglect left her with severely matted fur and dead skin. But with a little love, she has made an…
At the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA), 12-year-old Chessie can often be found curled up on a soft blanket, gazing lovingly at the people who pass her kennel. Her gentle, affectionate spirit…
While driving off a Los Angeles freeway recently, one motorist noticed something unusual poking out of the brush along the exit ramp — two small, black ears. At first, they…
For years, Minnie and her dad were inseparable. She was his shadow, his comfort, and his greatest source of joy — especially when life delivered heartbreaking news. When her dad…
When the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) received a distressing call from local authorities about three dogs living in terrible conditions, their rescue team didn’t hesitate. They rushed to the site —…
When you hear a story of a lost soul rescued, it’s hard not to be touched. This time, it’s the story of a little dog named Sugar who had been…
Dogs are such loyal and protective animals. In emergencies, they will often step up to protect their loved ones. That was the case recently, when one heroic Labrador retriever shielded…
Alone and exhausted, a thin brown-and-white dog wandered aimlessly down a quiet Iowa street, her strength nearly gone. With no one to care for her and nowhere to turn, she…
A senior dog was struggling stranded in the middle of a canal — but after being rescued and given some much-needed love and care, she now has an amazing new…
While walking near a canal in Arizona, a Good Samaritan noticed something strange — a shopping cart stranded in the middle of the rushing water. Looking closer, she realized someone…
Every dog has its own unique personality, but Stanley, a Golden Retriever, stood out right from the beginning. Adopted by a loving family from the Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida,…
Molly has lived a rough life. Her owner not only neglected her but tried to kill her three different times. Thankfully she survived and managed to escape her life of…
It’s always heartbreaking when someone abandons their dog, but some people are especially cruel — like one person who hurled their dog over the fence of a Cincinnati animal shelter.…
Life can be lonely for a shelter dog, so it’s good to have a friend by your side. At one South Carolina shelter, two long-term shelter dogs named Boone and…
Fostering a dog is such a kind thing to do, opening up your home to an animal in need who would otherwise be in a kennel. It’s usually only temporary,…
Halloween is just days away, and people everywhere are getting ready to show off their fun and clever costumes — and in many cases, their pets’ costumes! Costumes for cats…
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