Animal shelters in Brazil are underfunded and overcrowded, and many families automatically bypass shelter pets — choosing to purchase a pricey puppy rather than adopt a free rescue. One Brazilian…
You’ve probably heard the term “junkyard dog” before, but it’s difficult to accept that there really are dogs out there living in piles of trash, scraping to get by. The…
While driving down a desolate road in Texas, in an area known to many as a dog dumping ground, Judy Obregon spotted a glimmer of hope. Judy Obregon of The…
On May 6, 2014, the Beagle Freedom Project rescued these nine Beagle pups from life imprisonment at a laboratory in Nevada. Until this day, these beagles had lived inside and never…
Three puppies were submerged in rock solid tar where they had been stuck, unable to move even an inch for many hours. They were terrified and being unable to move,…
Sometimes all you need is a good cuddle to make everything feel better. While animals usually run away at the sight of a human getting too close, this baby deer…
Hope Apple Blossom and her six piglets were rescued from slaughter by Viva! and Dean Farm Animal Sanctuary. Today they get to go outside and explore their forever home! A…
You might think that cats and dogs are the worst enemies, but this story has some pretty strong evidence against that. When an Australian family’s house caught fire one night,…
This is a story of a starving, homeless cocker spaniel rescued off the streets of Los Angeles. When an abandoned cocker spaniel was reported to be roaming around a neighborhood…
In this video, Ellen DeGeneres welcomes Tia Torres to the show to talk about her amazing work at the Villalobos Rescue Center. She rescues pit bulls from terrible situations, and rehabilitates…
Though they’ve proven time and time again that they can be just as sweet and loving as any other dog, pit bulls are still largely assumed to be dangerous and…
Melt your heart video shows Graycie and her caretaker Dr. Andy Mathis eating out of metal dog bowls together in her kennel. Here’s their amazing story… Dr. Andy Mathis, a…
When her baby got separated from her and trapped under some rocks, there was nothing this poor mother deer could do. Hearing her fawn scream as humans gathered around must…
During a trip to the remote area in Cozumel, Mexico the IFAW team came upon a stray dog covered in used motor oil and little more than skin and bones.…
Well, one thing is for certain: Nobody is going to look at these puppies and go, “well now, you look exactly like your mother!” In fact, some might question if…
Dogs are loyal and loving if raised and treated properly. Dogs will love you unconditionally and forever if you treat them well. A mistreated dog is easy to recognize. Otto…
A puppy mill is defined as “an establishment that breeds puppies for sale, typically on an intensive basis and in conditions regarded as inhumane.” That’s where Belle lived for 12…
Hope For Paws got word of a senior dog who was dumped on the streets after his family moved away. When rescuers arrived, they spotted Pumba where the neighbors had…
Get ready to witness one of the cutest videos to ever be filmed and put on the internet — ever. This might sound like an exaggeration, but I assure you,…
Ruggles and Chompers are two tiny friends who have amazing stories. And they couldn’t be more adorable! Ruggles is a tiny shih-tzu who was rescued from a puppy mill bust…
