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…
TikTok user BloodrootJewels was enjoying a quiet afternoon when something unexpected caught her eye. Up in a nearby tree, a squirrel had something small clutched in his tiny paws —…
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…
Recently, a group of people out for a walk near a paddock in Australia spotted what looked like a large, lichen-covered boulder in the distance. As they got closer, their…
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…
Some animals look a little different, but still deserve to be loved like anybody else. Sadly, many of these unique-looking creatures get passed over by adopters because of their appearance.…
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…
Many people get a pet dog to be their “guard dog,” protecting their home from unwanted intruders. But you don’t often hear about guard cats. House cats are generally smaller and…
There’s nothing more annoying than losing your keys. We’ve all accidentally dropped our keys somewhere out-of-reach, and had to desperately try to retrieve them lest we end up locked out…
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…
A group of boaters out for the July 4th weekend in Maryland came to the aid of a young raccoon, desperately crying for help. A smart crew member had the…
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,…
The Fourth of July is tomorrow, and people across the US will be celebrating the nation’s independence with parties, barbecue and fireworks. But while fireworks are a traditional part of…
Sometimes animals get themselves stuck in some pretty difficult places, and they need help from some kind humans to get free. Thankfully, firefighters are always there to lend a hand.…
Scott and Jackie Nelson own Down Under Colour Ranch in Florida where they raise Australian and American paint horses. All of their horses and beautiful and special but none as…
We often browse the internet to escape everyday life. Funny stories and clips that show wonderful cats and dogs — it’s entertainment that pleasures the mind. But we also need…
