When animal lovers spotted a creature with an enormous head wandering the streets, nobody could have imagined it was a dog. Upon hearing about an animal with a swollen head,…
K9 police dogs provide an invaluable service to their departments, and they form a close inseparable bond with their handlers. These officers usually also adopt their K9 companion, resulting in…
For over 13 years, Joeann Knights shared her life with her loyal companion, Poppy — a clever, loving pit bull mix whose presence filled every corner of their home in…
Every shelter dog dreams of finding a forever home, and there’s nothing sweeter than that moment a shelter dog finally gets adopted for good. As one woman signed her adoption…
Animal rescues can perform miracles sometimes: even animals who are near-death can make an incredible comeback with the right love and care. That was the case recently, when one rescue…
In the thick of a 2018 snowstorm, Donna Lochmann, chief life-saving officer for Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL), was scanning the city’s icy streets when she noticed something strange…
As she opens up the box to see the little golden retriever puppy and she immediately begins to cry in happiness. My husband knows me so well. He gifted me…
Boomer knows that when little Lady is in a bad mood, it is best to just leave her alone and she is full of rage today. Are big dogs scared…
As winter swept through St. Louis, Missouri last December, most residents took shelter indoors, avoiding the bitter cold. But for one lonely stray dog, there was no safe place to…
Imagine spending most of your life in a filthy pen, from summer through winter, fall through spring. You have only a rudimentary understanding of humanity since they occasionally toss you…
Casey the Golden Retriever and her best friend hadn’t seen each other in 10 months. When they’re reunited, she just melts in his arms and squeals with excitement. Casey’s best…
Do you know what’s even more amazing than a baby’s first words? How about a dog’s initial phrases! This lovely dog is much smarter than he appears! He’s able to…
As freezing temperatures swept through San Antonio last week, San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) was already working hard to keep their shelter animals safe and warm. But amid the…
Milo is so excited to meet his 2-day-old baby sister, and can’t wait to play with her. Milo the Chihuahua was very excited to meet his baby sister for the…
This adorable Pit Bull had company over and didn’t want to miss out on anything. She has her humans laughing hysterically. Have you ever seen a pit bull that looks…
It has to be one of the worst feelings in the world to realize your dog is missing. And that’s what happened to a woman named Karen when her Cocker…
Sidewalk Specials met Chuckie on Outreach in De Doorns. His owner said the dog had gone blind and it was getting harder and harder to keep him safe here on…
It’s heartbreaking to think that anyone would abandon their dog, but that’s the sad reality we live in. So many pets are heartlessly left behind without a second thought. But…
In October, we shared the story of Ariel, an abandoned dog who was found with a unique medical condition: she had six legs. Now, there has been an inspiring update to…
Poor puppy Mojo had no easy start to life. At four months old he was found abandoned, alone and starving, neglected and severely infected by scabies. But thanks to a…
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