
Zoey Was Hit by a Car and Left Broken — But She Refused to Give Up
It’s heartbreaking to imagine, but animal cruelty and neglect still happen every day — and some of the victims can’t even cry out for help. Zoey, a stray dog with…
It’s heartbreaking to imagine, but animal cruelty and neglect still happen every day — and some of the victims can’t even cry out for help. Zoey, a stray dog with…
In February, a black-and-white stray cat found herself in a life-threatening situation — her paw trapped tightly between the slats of a wooden fence. When local police in Long Island…
When Emily pulled into a U-Haul lot to rent a truck, she never imagined she’d leave with a life-changing companion. But as she waited, a stray cat strolled up out…
Earlier this month, a resident in Los Angeles County glanced over at a nearby home undergoing renovations — and did a double take. The property was supposed to be vacant…
In a quiet English town, a helpless cat found herself stuck in a narrow gap between a building and a fence. She couldn’t move — but she wasn’t just pleading…
Meet Cooper, an affectionate 8-year-old cat who adores snuggling and being close to people. His gentle spirit and loving personality make him a perfect companion — but sadly, he’s still…
In 2025, it’s hard to believe we still live in a world where animals are treated as disposable. But for Taho — a young pit bull with soft eyes and…
When Amber Rodriguez and her 13-year-old daughter set out for a quick round of Saturday errands, they never imagined they’d end the day with a new family member — and…
Late last year, a Florida resident named Carolyn began noticing a stray cat lingering around her apartment building. Day after day, the cat would appear outside a neighbor’s door, sitting…
On a rainy spring day in Missouri, a routine walk turned into a dramatic rescue after a volunteer with Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) noticed something strange on the…
One Tuesday in September, Lea Perugini started to worry when she hadn’t seen her 7-year-old orange tabby, Eli, all day. Eli was known for lounging around his Boston neighborhood, but…
When a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California last month, most people rushed to find safety. But one little dog in Los Angeles faced the tremors alone. At the end of…
One quiet night in Arizona, Meredith Warfel glanced into her backyard and spotted what she thought was a coyote curled up on her patio furniture. The animal had the right…
A few years ago, Three Little Pitties Rescue (TLP) in Texas received an urgent call that would change a dog’s life forever. A stray pup had been spotted near a…
When 17 severely neglected dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation and brought to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah, it was clear they had endured years of hardship. Buried…
When staff at Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) arrived at work one morning, they discovered two dogs—an English bulldog and a Chihuahua—tied to the shelter’s front gate. The pair had been…
In the middle of winter, a kind-hearted person made a surprising discovery at the bottom of their empty recycling bin—a tiny dormouse curled up and trying to hibernate in the…
Max was in a severely weakened state, with skin that appeared “almost turned to stone,” and he struggled to walk even short distances. The couple who fostered him recognized his…
Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) has been stretched to its limits. With every kennel full and more dogs arriving than leaving, the shelter recently made the difficult decision to…
Hank once had a family — until they left him alone in the woods. Alongside him sat a bed, a bag of unopened food he couldn’t access, some old toys,…