It’s a sad fact that many dogs entering animal shelters are malnourished and underweight. It pains me to see animals struggling to the point where they’re almost too weak to stand. Some,…
After being abandoned, a dog named Ghost found an unexpected new family to live with: a pack of wild coyotes. According to FOX 5 Vegas, Ghost is believed to have been…
Sometimes animals get themselves stuck in some pretty trick places and need a little human help getting out. That was the case in 2021, after a dog became trapped in a concrete wall for…
Humans get to celebrate their birthdays every year, so why not dogs? A dog’s birthday can be a fun, heartwarming occasion to celebrate the pup’s life, especially when they reach…
It’s always inspiring to see celebrities adopt pets from shelters, setting a good example for their fans to rescue pets in need. Recently, one of the biggest music stars in…
It’s always inspiring when people help animals, but some people really go above and beyond, going the extra mile to save the day. That was the case for a group…
Service dogs are invaluable companions for so many people, especially veterans. The benefits are great: dogs provide therapeutic companionship that can be used to treat conditions like PTSD. For many…
Some dogs have disabilities that make them look a little different, but they’re still worthy of love. They just want to feel normal and accepted like anybody else. Like one…
It’s never easy when a dog goes missing — you search everywhere but when they don’t show up, you begin to worry you’ll never see your friend again. But it’s…
The length an animal stays at an animal shelter varies and their time is impacted by various factors. If the animal is young and can live with children or other animals, the…
In January, a dog and her human family lost their home to a house fire. Two cats, a dog, and a litter of puppies, did not survive the fire, but…
Dogs are simply amazing animals, and their title of ‘man’s best friend’ couldn’t be more appropriate. Sadly, mankind doesn’t exactly return the friendship. After seeing this story, however, another title might also…
When rescuer Donna Lochmann set out in her Jeep one February morning, her focus was on an emergency call. As Stray Rescue of St. Louis’ chief life saving officer, Donna…
At House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary, founder Sher Polvinale is used to tough phone calls. But one recent call stopped her in her tracks. On the other end…
When homeless dogs are rescued from the streets, it’s not always a happy ending. If a loving home cannot be found, they may have to be put down. Stray dog Dora found…
This picture is one of the most tragic things I have ever seen. A dog who has been abandoned by its owner, staring at the wall and frozen in fear.…
When a dog was seen being surrendered to a shelter for a heartbreaking reason, the internet was outraged—but it led to this poor dog getting the second chance she deserved. In 2015,…
All shelter dogs are waiting to be adopted by a loving family—but it can be hard for some to find the right home, especially pets with disabilities. These animals require a little…
There’s nothing more precious than the love between a boy and his first pet dog. But one pair of new friends has something extra special in common—and miraculously found each other…
It’s truly heartbreaking how some people treat animals: we’ve seen too many stories of dogs and cats being discarded and abandoned in terrible ways. But thankfully, there are also people…
