It takes a lot of time and effort to become a K9. A dog chosen for such a well-known profession must be incredibly smart and brave. Some K9 retain these…
It’s a police officer’s duty to look out for everyone in their community, whether they be human or animal. We’ve seen many stories of officers going above-and-beyond to help pets in…
Firefighters are always looking out for the animals in their communities. People often joke that they “save cats stuck in trees,” but in truth firefighters go the extra mile to…
Animal shelters aren’t ideal places for dogs to stay long term. While we are grateful that these dogs have a roof over their heads and food to eat, a shelter…
Jax the Black Labrador often ventures out into the wilderness on adventurous trails with his dad, Rick Sauer. During one such trip, the duo went to a scenic lakeside to…
We all know that accidents happen. Sadly, when they do, people and animals get hurt. Some accidents cannot be prevented but what we do after means everything. For this poor…
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” and no matter how encouraging it sounds, most of us feel like we are way too…
Pork is a typical Golden Retriever. He’s loving, loyal, playful and very friendly, not only with humans but other dogs as well. His family loves him very much, so they…
This story might be one of the most unusual rescue stories ever. Besides the common belief that dogs and cats are ‘natural’ enemies, they prove us wrong all the time.…
For a rescued animal, their trauma, whether it is physical or emotional (or both), is something they struggle to overcome. Rescuers, medical staff and fosters work tirelessly to rehabilitate traumatized…
A rescuer from Stray Furry Friends was driving along the road when some dogs approached to stop the vehicle. She couldn’t just ignore them and continue on, so she pulled…
A homeless man has been described as a “guardian angel” after running into a animal shelter which was on fire. Keith Walker risked his life to save the 6 dogs…
Black bears are huge. These huge creatures can grow up to 6 feet tall and weigh around 400,600 pounds. Therefore, an encounter with such a large wild animal is not…
We, as humans, really don’t deserve dogs. That’s a throw-around concept that’s been around for, well, probably as long as dogs and humans have been companions. If you’re a dog…
When Rylee Stuart’s husband Jeff and his brother went out hunting for coyotes on Christmas Eve they saw something they’d never seen before. As they approached an icy Kettle River…
Stray Rescue of St. Louis headed out for what would be a very cold rescue. The stray dog stood there with his legs shaking, his head held low, and body…
Little Emma was found next to her sibling who’d sadly passed away from the neglect they suffered, but it wasn’t too late for her… Sidewalk Specials rescuers took the sweet…
The tiniest stray pup, all on his own, must have heard voices nearby. Knowing he needed help, he came over from another yard, laboring from the wounds on his small…
The Humane Society of the United States conducted a puppy mill raid which resulted in the rescue of 295 dogs trapped in inhumane breeding conditions. Among them was a tiny…
It is a touching moment to see a 10-day-old puppy enjoying a bath in the sink. Despite the fact that he is very young, the cute little thing has already…
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