Anyone who’s ever had to put their dog to sleep knows just how heartbreaking an ordeal it is. Sometimes, though, there’s simply no other way. When the suffering has gone on for…
People never fail to leave me speechless. Some people are so unbelievably cruel to animals that I just can’t imagine what goes through their minds. Do they even have a…
A family of dogs was dumped in a neighborhood to fend for themselves, and Hope For Paws was called upon for rescue. The rescuers showed up and tried to lure…
When the image of this dog digging a hole in front of a gravestone first spread on the internet, people thought she was mourning her dead owner and wanted to…
A heartwarming viral moment led to a very happy ending for one sleepy shelter pup. Last month, NBC10 Boston anchors Colton Bradford and Melody Mendez were on the air talking…
Sometimes our pets get stuck in some tricky, unexpected places and need some help getting free — thankfully, you can always count on firefighters to help an animal in need.…
Outside of the Dog Rescue Shelter in Mladenovac, Serbia, some abandoned puppies came crawling out of the bushes. The shelter dogs don’t usually bark unless someone is there, so a…
Few dogs have inspired people like Spencer, the golden retriever who cheered on runners every year at the Boston Marathon. Spencer, along with his sister Penny, were beloved staples of the…
Three-year-old Staffordshire Diva Diva and 13-year-old shepherd mix Joey met in the summer of 2013 and instantly fell in love. And the two didn’t waste time starting a family. Time…
I’ve read a lot of stories about dogs that have been rescued from all sorts of situations. But this one really touched me. Perhaps because it’s about an ordinary person…
Pets come into our lives in mysterious ways. Sometimes you find an animal when and where you least expect them, but know you’re the person meant to take them home.…
When a volunteer arrived at Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) one morning, she was stopped by a man claiming he had dogs to surrender. She stepped inside briefly to…
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…
Everyone would probably react if they suddenly found five puppies in their own backyard. And that’s exactly Craig Mcgettrick’s experience too. He was clearing waste out of a garden in…
Rescuing animals can be both difficult and extremely stressful. Sometimes the animal in question can be stuck in an awkward place. Often it can be a tree, sometimes it’s 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…
Every year as it approaches Christmas, people begin to seriously think about what they might buy in terms of gifts for loved ones. It’s a process that differs from person to…
It’s not quite 101 Dalmations but a Great Dane dog in Arizona has given birth to 19 healthy and adorable puppies. Assisted by seven technicians and some family members the surgeon delivered…
When I hear a story that’s both inspiring and tear-jerking, I always feel uplifted and encouraged — and it’s hard for me to stop thinking about it. The story of…
Everyone would probably react if they suddenly found five puppies in their own backyard. And that’s exactly Craig Mcgettrick’s experience too. He was clearing waste out of a garden in…
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