Cat Kukla always knew her best friend, Bear, would play a starring role in her wedding — she’d pictured it since childhood. While other little girls dreamed about flowers and…
It’s always inspiring to see people come together to save animals in need. That was the case recently, when a community joined forces to save a donkey who was trapped…
Dogs are such smart, protective animals — they have great instincts and can tell when someone is in danger, whether they be humans or other pets. Now one dog is being hailed as…
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,…
While walking their dog in a wooded area of Fairfax County, Virginia, a local resident suddenly realized they weren’t alone. Blended perfectly among the fallen leaves were three camouflaged snakes…
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…
National Kitten Day was this week, a day to celebrate all the world’s precious little cats. And it turned out to be a day worth celebrating for one disabled kitten,…
It’s truly heartbreaking how cruel some people can be to animals. We’ve seen too many stories of pets tossed away like garbage. That was the case for one poor kitten,…
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…
Veterinarians dedicate their lives to helping animals, but some truly go the extra mile to change their lives. Sometimes a vet will form such a close bond with their patient…
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.…
Dying wishes are a gift that sadly many of us never get to see fulfilled. The fragility of life – and the accompanying, often sudden nature of death – means…
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…
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