A family out swimming in St. Louis, Missouri witnessed a horrific incident. The family reported seeing someone throw a dog from the top of a bridge. The poor dog landed…
When Matt Bentley went four-wheeling in the Salt Flats in Utah, he stumbled upon an animal in desperate need of help. This hairless, emaciated dog came running down the trail…
A dog, named Doris, that was solely used for breeding was found all alone in a field by a caring woman. After Doris had several litters of puppies for “her…
When anyone brings a dog into their home, they are obligated to provide for that pet. It’s an unwritten promise that we never break! As dog owners, we are to…
After 15 years on a chain, this dog’s life is just beginning. Bear’s owners gave him up to the Guardians of Rescue who cut him free for the very first…
We live in a world chockful of good people. Sadly, it is mixed with others who have no compassion, no empathy, and in this case… no heart. On an ordinary…
Karma the elephant sadly spent the first 46 years of her life in captivity. She was used by people to carry heavy loads and was often paraded around as a…
A dog named Richard was stuck in a shelter with absolutely no hope. His legs were twisted and he was forced to crawl and drag himself over rocks for the…
A police officer found a tiny newborn puppy that was abandoned on the street. In the impoverished village, there is no animal clinic. They’d have to drive hours away to…
For more than a year, the volunteers at Sidewalk Specials have tried to catch a stray dog, whom they named Crumb. Every time anyone got close to him, he bolted…
Many of us worry who will care for our pets if something happens to us. This story is a lesson to us all: be prepared. We never know what tomorrow…
One day, like any other day, the Detroit Zoo chimpanzee exhibit was surrounded with spectators on all sides, when suddenly, a playful chase between two chimps took an accidental turn,…
Hope For Paws received a call from Toi Crawford regarding a stray dog who had been living in an enclosed area by the freeway. When they arrived, they checked the…
Some highway patrol officers in Brazil had just completed a routine traffic operation when they returned to the vehicle to see someone who needed help. And it was an abandoned…
Gunnar was born into this world part of an unwanted litter. His mom wasn’t spayed because her owners couldn’t afford it. When she gave birth to Gunnar and his siblings,…
One dog that’s covered in filth and matted beyond belief won’t let anyone near her. When someone tries to approach, she runs away. She’s fast too! When someone finally followed…
A pedestrian was passing by a storm drain in Welland, Canada, when she noticed a tiny raccoon poking his head out from a sewer grate. The poor raccoon had his…
We say this time and time again yet there are still dog owners out there that don’t get it: DOGS ARE FAMILY. They rely on us just as our children…
One of the kindest humans imaginable had to make a difficult phone call. He called Hope For Paws and told them about two homeless Pit Bulls he had been caring…
Is there anything more heartbreaking than an injured animal, all alone, who cannot help themselves? It’s beyond upsetting. But this story ends happily thanks to loving humans who came to…
