One evening, Zen master Shichiri Kojun was reciting sutras when a thief entered his house with a sharp sword, demanding “money or life”. Without any fear, Shichiri said, “Don’t disturb…
A priest dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy who’s dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint…
There once was a monastery that was very strict. Following a vow of silence, no one was allowed to speak at all. But there was one exception to this rule.…
A 6-year-old boy was in the market with his 4-year-old sister. Suddenly the boy found that his sister was lagging behind. He stopped and looked back. His sister was standing…
It is common practice for cowards to abandon dogs outside of shelters. In Serbia, one organization that functions on little resources knows this all too well. As the shelter volunteer…
Animal lovers have a lot to say about this story but regardless of what you may think, this is one SMART DOG! Steve Moore rescued Jackson, a three-year-old Golden Retriever, from…
When Matt Bentley went four-wheeling in the Salt Flats in Utah, he stumbled upon an animal in desperate need of help. This hairless, emaciated dog came running down the trail…
Dogs love to be right by our side at all times, but sometimes we have to separate from them for their own safety. That’s exactly what happened when Bosley the…
Often dismissed are the long and sorrowful days of a shelter dog. While they do have their needs taken care of, these obligations are basic and hold no comparison to love…
When this tiny dog, named “Freddie Mercury” was languishing in a shelter, it was hard to see beyond her appearance. She had to have 17 teeth extracted. Her tiny body…
Kailey spent more than a year in the shelter being passed over by everyone who came in contact with her. And the longer she went without someone to love, the…
While Christian Cooper was bird watching in Manhattan’s Central Park, he noticed a woman who was with her off-leash dog, despite signs saying that dogs must be leashed at all…
When 11-year-old Ellie Mae’s owner died, she remained in the home by herself until people who had come to clean up the house found her. She was so matted that…
A homeless man named Ron was walking the streets of Salt Lake City when he witnessed something that no one should ever have to see. As he looked up, he…
Anxious Dog Urges Cop To Follow Him. Moments Later, They’re Both Heroes! Imagine if you were driving about and you saw a dog running frantically around a neighborhood. Would you…
Three precious Pit Bull puppies have sadly suffered at the hands of their callous owner. Chase, Haagen Dazs, and Klondike have been neglected so much that their owner, Brenda Bullock of…
“When you’ve been forgotten, it’s good to know there’s someone who cares.” Emmy’s Hope was started by a young girl who had a dream to help shelter dogs find forever…
A 4-year-old Pit Bull named Elle was in the middle of giving birth when she was pushed out of the car on a vacant lot in North Toledo. Two newborn…
Nuka, a black German Shepherd, may be big, but he has proven just how gentle he is. Nuka was raised in a house full of small animals, including rats, guinea…
We say this time and time again yet there are still dog owners out there that don’t get it: DOGS ARE FAMILY. They rely on us just as our children…
