Dr. Michael White, director of Harris County Animal Shelter in Texas, turned on the local news on May 30th. He saw images on the TV screen of his own workplace!…
A mother’s love is a powerful thing. It even transcends one’s own needs, especially when a mom is so desperate to ensure her babies are safe and secure. For the…
Residents of Rush City in Minnesota had been noticing a distressed bald eagle dangling 70 feet above ground from a tree for more than 2 days. While many locals didn’t…
Dog lovers do understand that it’s not the breed of the dog but how that dog is raised, handled and loved. For Pit Bulls, their reputation has cost them way…
This Siberian Husky, named Biscuit, lived his entire life on a chain. That is, until now! Biscuit, along with eight other dogs, was rescued by Amy Hines, a staff member…
While this story does begin with heartache, it ends in the best way possible. Sadly, because there are so many things wrong in the world, people feel that doing anything…
When Monty was hit by a car eight years ago, it shattered all of his bones. He was rescued, but was never taken to the vet, so he crawled on…
A man and a woman from Sumner County, Tennessee, have been charged with animal cruelty after Portland Police found multiple puppies locked in a cage, suffering from heat exhaustion. After…
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,…
