When Mom originally brought Debbie the piglet home, she was so tiny. And George the 135-pound gentle giant took to her right away! He didn’t see her as a pig…
In San Antonio, Texas, a group of tiny puppies found themselves in a frightening situation: lost underground in a sewer system. Their desperate cries echoed through the streets as they…
The music world lost one of its most one-of-a-kind stars this year when Jimmy Buffett died at the age of 76. Known for classic songs like “Margaritaville” and his island…
There are several ways to encourage adoption and support the “adopt don’t purchase” campaign, as well as to assist many dogs find permanent homes. In the hopes of being adopted,…
Animal shelters often try to get the word out about their adoptable dogs; they’ll share social media posts with glowing descriptions of the pet’s best qualities to entice people into…
A three-month-old puppy sat trembling beside traffic after her owners threw her out of the car in a bag. They wanted her to go over the bridge down into the ravine,…
A stray in De Doorns had evaded rescuers for over year while struggling to survive all alone in the township. With each passing day he got sicker and sicker and…
Animal Aid Unlimited learned about a street dog in desperate need of care and set out for rescue. The neglected dog’s fur was turning as hard as stone as a result…
It’s not every day that being called an “a-hole” turns out to be in your favor. But for a one-year-old shelter dog that’s exactly what happened. Eddie arrived at the…
Dogs never fail to surprise and entertain us with their clever antics. This pup named Harry is a constant source of joy and laughter for his dad. Harry has figured…
A little dog was left out in this big, scary world to fend for herself, and she couldn’t even bring herself to move she was so terrified. But Hope For Paws…
Coming up with names for your pets is always a fun process. Some people opt for classic pet names while others take a more trendy approach, naming them in honor…
A hunter didn’t want their dog anymore because she was paralyzed and no longer served a purpose out in the fields. She was taken in by Galgos del Sol Animal…
Selina Dey has dedicated her life to rescuing vulnerable animals on the streets of Bali, Indonesia. As a solo dog rescuer, she’s seen her fair share of suffering — but…
While working on an old, abandoned home in Detroit, an electrician spotted two small figures watching him from the backyard. As he approached, he realized they were puppies—huddled tightly together,…
He was nothing but a hound dog looking for his forever home, and for Elvis, that moment finally came after 132 days in a Chicago shelter. Elvis, described as a “3-year-old…
One chilly day in Dallas, Texas, a passerby made a discovery they’d never forget — a large white dog lying quietly in a muddy pit, soaked and shivering. At first…
The Anti-Cruelty Society’s annual Fall In Love adoption event in Chicago was a massive success. In just a few short hours, every single cat and dog waiting for a home…
For seven years, a pit bull named Ella waited patiently at the Animal Resource Center. Despite her sweet spirit, no one ever chose her. Days turned into years, and still,…
When Alice Ensor, an adoption counselor at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, came across a new adoption application, it seemed routine — until she saw the applicant’s age. Johanna, preparing to…
