For five years, Korra believed she had a forever home. She loved her family, trusted them, and assumed she’d always belong with them. But when her allergies became too difficult…
While working a routine shift near St. Louis, Missouri, an AT&T technician happened to glance across the street — and froze. Through a tangle of tall weeds, chained to a…
Earlier this month, a driver traveling down a rural Missouri road spotted something strange: a woman standing by the shoulder, peering into an old, battered suitcase. Concerned, the driver pulled…
Audray Luck felt a familiar knot form in her stomach as she drove along Georgia’s winding backroads toward Murphy Hollow Spring. As the founder of Luck’s Rescue, she knew the…
When TikTok user Jeanelle Kayy was driving through Long Beach, California last month, a blur of black fur beneath the highway made her hit the brakes. Curious and alarmed, she…
When Simone Belser, cofounder of Protect Animals Worldwide, received a call about a dog abandoned in a dumpster, she didn’t hesitate. She went straight to the location, lifted the heavy…
If your dog’s been looking a little rounder lately, you’re not alone—weight gain is incredibly common in pets. But noticing those extra pounds early is the first step toward helping…
For years, a tiny Yorkshire terrier in Brooklyn survived the only way he knew how — by digging through trash cans for scraps of food. His owner rarely let him…
When Casper first arrived at Ventura County Animal Services in July, he looked utterly defeated. Found as a stray and missing much of his fur, the shy pup seemed to…
Bringing home a new dog is exciting — you can’t wait to introduce her to everyone and take her everywhere. But before you jump in, it’s important to help her…
When rescuers first met Flapjack, the young pup was paralyzed with fear. The shelter’s noise, strange smells, and constant commotion were too much for him to handle. He pressed his…
When Harleigh Garcia first saw a photo of Brandy, a new arrival at Border Tails Rescue in Illinois, she couldn’t believe her eyes. The young dog’s fur appeared to be…
When a little pug-mix family arrived at the Benton-Franklin Humane Society (BFHS) in August, everyone instantly fell in love. The devoted mama and her three adorable puppies were full of…
In Yavapai County, Arizona, the vast Sonoran desert stretches endlessly across the landscape — a place where even during the cooler fall months, temperatures can soar into the 90s. It’s…
Does your sweet, goofy dog suddenly turn into a growling gremlin the moment you reach for his favorite toy?Or maybe he stiffens over his food bowl, snaps at anyone who…
As heavy rain poured over Camarillo, California, a crew from Ventura County Public Works was monitoring a flooding canal when something unusual caught their eye. Amid the rushing water, they…
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting — the cozy bed, the overflowing toy bin, the endless cuddles. But before the fun really begins, there’s one major milestone every new…
Teaching your dog the “leave it” command is a key part of dog training and is one of the most valuable skills you can give her. It teaches impulse control,…
Puppies are adorable — that part’s easy.What’s a little less cute? Figuring out how to train one, especially if you’ve never had a puppy before. The good news: training doesn’t…
When a Good Samaritan walked into Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) carrying a small, matted dog, the staff could tell immediately she needed help. The poor pup was barely…
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