For weeks, a pair of neighbors in Compton, California, kept seeing a small, shaggy figure huddled between two trash bins on their street. Whenever they got too close, the little…
The world lost one of its most beloved conservationists and TV personalities in 2006, after Steve Irwin, the iconic star of The Crocodile Hunter, was tragically killed by a stingray. But his legacy…
Dogs are incredibly loyal animals: they’ll stay by their master’s side til the very end, and even after they’re gone they’ll remain loyal. That’s the lesson of one heartbreaking recent…
A heartbreaking update to a story we reported on last week: Peaches, the abused, neglected dog taken in by a North Carolina shelter, has passed away. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue shared the…
Cats and dogs are stereotypically thought of as enemies, but in reality they have each other’s backs. In one recent case, a quick-thinking dog stepped up to save the life…
It’s always heartwarming to see celebrities adopting rescue dogs, setting a good example for their fans to “adopt, not shop.” Recently, music legend Billy Joel became the latest star to bring home…
In mid-September, on a busy Brooklyn sidewalk, a collapsed dog caught the attention of passersby. Motionless and heartbreakingly thin, many feared the worst — but miraculously, the fragile dog was…
For nearly 13 years, Daniel Esparza and his dog, Sam, were inseparable. The sweet Labrador was his constant companion — loyal, intelligent and endlessly loved. “She was my companion for…
The Speedway Animal Rescue, nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, has issued an urgent appeal to the community after a poignant discovery at the Indianapolis Airport this week. A young…
Shelters do incredible work giving animals a second chance, but some cases are harder than others. It’s always difficult and heartbreaking to see a dog who has received so much…
For nearly 13 years, Daniel Esparza and his dog Sam were inseparable. The loyal Labrador was more than just a pet — she was his constant companion, shadowing him through…
A days-long search for a large wolf-dog hybrid that got loose in California recently has come to a happy conclusion, as the animal is back safe with its owners. The large wolfdog…
All shelter dogs dream of finding their forever home, some wait years before getting adopted. Sometimes it takes time to find just the right new owner. When one woman visited…
When a woman was left in a coma after being hit by a truck, her three dogs were brought to a shelter with uncertain futures. But thankfully, one stranger stepped…
Many countries have an overwhelming amount of street dogs, but sterilization and vaccination programs are a great way to keep these populations under control. And one such program has been…
Every dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. Some animals wait months or even years to get adopted out, and some even have…
A woman was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight for the most ridiculous reason: for comforting her newly-adopted dog who was traveling with her. The situation outraged her fellow flyers…
Some animals arrive at shelters in heartbreaking condition, but with a little love their lives can totally turn around. That was the case for one neglected dog, who was found…
A tiny puppy was born into a home that saw him as a burden. The innocent puppy’s life was off to a rocky start. One day, the puppy was tossed…
As a child, Jessica Woodruff loved animals. Now, she has to deal with the most tragic moment of her life when her barn was on fire. On February 9th, Jessica’s…
