No matter how many times I read the stories, no matter how many cases I see on the internet, I don’t think I’ll ever fathom how or why a person…
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important not to lose hope. Sometimes pets return to us in ways we never expect. And because animals are often…
Losing someone you love is a huge heartbreak regardless of whether it is sudden or expected. But it’s not just people who mourn, animals are also known to mourn their…
Back in 2016, former Army Specialist Ken Wyrsch was working at an army base in Iraq when he made a most unusual friend. While working one day, he spotted a…
It was early morning at Detroit Animal Care and Control, and the shelter hadn’t even opened yet when a volunteer arriving for her shift was approached by a man. He…
Some people shouldn’t be allowed to have animals. It’s why so many dogs are abused and neglected and end up in shelters around the world. Fortunately, though, there are also…
Dogs are pretty adorable to begin with, but some really catch your eye with their unique looks. Some dogs just have those striking features, like an interesting pattern of spots, unusual eye…
Sometimes after a long day you just need a funny animal video to cheer you up, and this one is an all-time classic. We all know how much dogs love…
It’s no secret that dogs love to eat, and most owners are happy to indulge them with a tasty treat now and then. But dogs don’t always know how to…
In an effort to curb speeding around the city of Bonn, German law enforcement recently set up new traffic cameras to catch drivers going too fast. What they didn’t expect?…
Skinny, balding and completely alone. This “werewolf” stood by the side of the road for several months. His skin was hard and scaly, his tail was pointy and broken. What…
Many people find comfort in going to church. Attending services can help you feel like you’re not alone when you’re feeling lost — and it turns out that’s as true…
All dogs deserve a warm home with food, fun and lots of love. But sometimes it takes a hero or two to make it happen. When a beautiful lab and…
We know all to well how dogs would go above and beyond for their humans, but many times, humans go an extra mile for our furry friends as well. Amanada…
Very often, we speak of the deep impact adoption has on the life of animals neglectful owners leave at shelters. However, our words are pale in comparison to witnessing first…
Pakita is a dog from Argentina whose life story goes from heartbreaking to heartwarming. She was spotted wandering the streets and taken to Arca Animal center where the staff welcomed…
All those stunning, yet untamable animals from the wild that we only get to observe from the distance create at humans sort of fascination and a hidden need to approach…
When Danielle Geffel received a TikTok message from a follower about a dog at the Maryland SPCA, she didn’t hesitate. The shelter pup looked exactly like her 13-year-old dog, Barkley…
Meet Gumby. He is around 4 years old and has had major problems finding a home. He’s been adopted by several families, but was returned to the shelter every time, where…
Lucky had little reason to enjoy his life. All of the owners and families who he had been with neglected him; none were interested in showing him the love he…
